Margaret Chase Smith Foundation is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Margaret Chase Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2020, Margaret Chase Smith Foundation has awarded 54 individual grants totaling $227,779. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARGARET CHASE SMITH LIBRARY - THE LIBRARY OPENED IN 1982 AND ENCOMPASSES THE ARCHIVAL AND LIBRARY COLLECTIONS, MEMORABILIA AND RESIDENCE OF SENATOR MARGARET CHASE SMITH. THE LIBRARY HAS A THREE FOLD MISSION OF SERVING AS AN ARCHIVE, AS A MUSEUM AND AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER. IT IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE PREMIER CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARIES IN THE UNITED STATES. SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE LIBRARY, THE MARGARET CHASE SMITH FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE LIBRARY VIA FUNDING TO NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY. IN 2011, THE FOUNDATION PURCHASED THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTIONS AND REAL ESTATE FROM NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY AND NOW DIRECTLY OPERATES THE LIBRARY THROUGH AN OPERATING CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charles L Cragin ESQ President | 0.5 | $0 | |
Douglas M Henry Vice President | 0.5 | $0 | |
Michael J Quinlan Treasurer/secretary | 0.5 | $0 | |
Davida D Barter Director | 0.38 | $0 | |
John M Bernier Director | 0.38 | $0 | |
Joseph Hanslip Director | 0.38 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $136,897 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $284,086 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$978,930 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $490,347 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $409 |
Total Revenue | -$557,538 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $10 |
Depreciation | $34,663 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $440,618 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $556,182 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $35,615 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $591,797 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,586 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,113,489 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $783,378 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $537,889 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,077,281 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Margaret Chase Smith Foundation has awarded $76,615 in support to 14 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ADA E LEEKE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PURPOSE: EDUCATION - ADA E. LEEKE RESEARCH GRANTS | $1,900 |
ESSAY CONTEST PURPOSE: EDUCATION - PROVIDED 8 ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS WITH AMOUNTS RANGING FROM $50 TO $1000. | $1,950 |
US NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EDUCATION - LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS FOR WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE | $10,000 |
WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES PURPOSE: EDUCATION - LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS FOR WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE | $10,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE -- MARGARET CHASE SMITH POLICY CENTER PURPOSE: EDUCATION - MAINE POLICY REVIEW | $10,000 |
CRYSTAL POLK PURPOSE: NATIONAL HISTORY DAY TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD | $500 |