How to apply
All applications shall be in writing and shall set forth the name and address of the applicant; the name and address of the qualified licensed non-profit nursing homes, assisted living homes, boarding homes, retirement homes or other living accommodation; a statement of expenses the applicant anticipates will be incurred in connection with occupancy; a statement of assets and resources available to the applicant and an explanation of why a grant from the jonah and elizabeth dyer charitable corporation is necessary to enable the applicant to reside in such facility. Applicants should submit a… Contact: William J Gilchrest, Pmb 395 50 Market Street 1a, South Portland, Me, 2077415000 Deadlines: 2/28, 5/31, 8/31 & 11/30 for march, june, sep & dec awards Restrictions: Grants are made to qualified non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that are senior agencies, senior medical providers, nursing homes, assisted living homes, boarding homes, and retirement homes located in maine with emphasis on the towns of cape elizabeth, south portland, and scarborough. Funds are not awarded to individuals.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Nursing Care Center IncPortland, ME | To implement a new wheelchair washer to sanitize wheelchairs, walkers, and other essential equipment | $20K |
| Hospice of Southern MaineScarborough, ME | To provide hospice care, grief support, and volunteer services to patients and their loved ones located in scarborough, south portland, and… | $15K |
| Peregrine CorporationSouth Portland, ME | For the waves senior program for persons with intellectual disabilities | $10K |
| Eastern Area Agency on AgingBrewer, ME | For the furry friends food bank to provide supplemental pet food and supplies to low-income, older adult pet owners in eastern maine | $10K |
| Catholic CharitiesPortland, ME | To provide programs and services for seniors with health problems who are located in scarborough, south portland, and cape elizabeth, maine | $10K |
| Volunteers of AmericaBrunswick, ME | To ensure older adults have access to the resources needed to remain in the portland, maine area | $7,500 |
| Portland WheelersPortland, ME | To provide bikes and transportation to bring seniors for bike rides at locations in scarborough, south portland, and cape elizabeth, maine | $5,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing AssociationNortheast Harbor, ME | To provide in-home nursing, physical, and occupational therapy to seniors located in scarborough, south portland, and cape elizabeth, maine | $5,000 |
| Milestone RecoveryPortland, ME | To provide meals, shelter, and treatment services to individuals with substance use disorders | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Healthcare FoundationBangor, ME | To purchase six microlife watchbp office devices to improve diagnostic accuracy and promote guideline - concordant treatment | $3,600 |
About this foundation
Cape Elizabeth Home is a private grantmaking foundation in S Portland, Maine, tax-exempt since 1960. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cape Elizabeth Home accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All applications shall be in writing and shall set forth the name and address of the applicant; the name and address of the qualified licensed non-profit nursing homes, assisted living homes,… Deadlines: 2/28, 5/31, 8/31 & 11/30 for march, june, sep & dec awards.
How much does Cape Elizabeth Home give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $91K across 10 grants, a median of $8,750.
Where does Cape Elizabeth Home give?
Maine (10 grants), per its latest filing.
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