Grants paid in 2024
46 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Melanoma Research FoundationWashington, DC | $14,500 research support; $25,000 team science award | $40K |
| Darien Nature CenterDarien, CT | Animal Room capital campaign | $30K |
| Alzheimer's' AssociationChicago, IL | Preventative research | $25K |
| Friends of Yogi IncLittle Falls, NJ | Greatest Catch campaign | $25K |
| Project ALSNew York, NY | Research | $25K |
| Earlham CollegeRichmond, IN | f/b/o Moore Museum | $18K |
| Darien Ems Post 53 IncDarien, CT | Mega Code Kelly simulator | $15K |
| Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME | $4,000 culinary program; $10,000 baseball/softball endowments | $14K |
| Alfond Youth CenterWaterville, ME | Camp Tracey capital campaign | $12K |
| Mercy Hospital FoundationDurango, CO | Oncology library for patients | $12K |
| St Anthony Health Foundation & Flight for LifeLakewood, CO | Training equipment/rescue equipment | $12K |
| North Pond AssociationSmithfield, ME | General funding | $12K |
| Colby CollegeWaterville, ME | $5,000 Colby cares about Kids program; $6,000 athletic program | $11K |
| Central Maine CollaborativeWaterville, ME | Economic development | $10K |
| Grand Strand Miracle LeagueMyrtle Beach, SC | General operating support | $10K |
| Town of Darien Firefighters FoundationDarien, CT | Contribution towards hazmat trailer | $9,500 |
| Delores River Boating AdvocatesDolores, CO | Summer camp river program | $8,000 |
| Friends of Wehr Nature CenterFranklin, WI | Kids in the Park program | $8,000 |
| Goals Youth River ExpeditionsEvergreen, CO | Office equipment upgrade | $8,000 |
| San Juan Mountains AssociationDurango, CO | Nature studies programming and materials | $8,000 |
| Western Kenosha County Tennis AssociationSalem, WI | Summer tennis program materials | $8,000 |
| Lifeflight of MaineAugusta, ME | Emergency services | $7,000 |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CenterBangor, ME | Children's Miracle Network (NICU) | $7,000 |
| Town of OaklandOakland, ME | $5,000 land improvement and development; $2,000 rescue equipment | $7,000 |
| The Somerset County Park FoundationNorth Branch, NJ | Biodiversity tanks | $6,000 |
| 7 Lakes AllianceBelgrade Lakes, ME | Education programming, conservation corp | $5,000 |
| Bangor Region YMCABangor, ME | Breast cancer survivors support | $5,000 |
| Dzi FoundationRidgway, CO | Nepalese after school program | $5,000 |
| Educare Central MaineWaterville, ME | Outreach programming | $5,000 |
| Good Will Home Association (dba Good-Will-Hinckley)Hinckley, ME | Contributions toward study | $5,000 |
| Herring Gut Coastal Science CenterPort Clyde, ME | Educational programming | $5,000 |
| Maine Public (dba Maine Public Broadcasting Network)Lewiston, ME | Studio capital campaign | $5,000 |
| The Juniper SchoolDurango, CO | Durango Schools of Choice; STEM library | $5,000 |
| Waterville Opera HouseWaterville, ME | Communications technology | $5,000 |
| Maine Academy of Natural SciencesHinckley, ME | Education alternative | $4,000 |
| Maine Alzheimer's AssociationScarborough, ME | Support training | $4,000 |
| St George Historical SocietyPort Clyde, ME | Marshall Point Lighthouse, shoreline restoration | $4,000 |
| Waterville Housing AuthorityWaterville, ME | Programming and supplies | $4,000 |
| Waterville Area Food KitchenWaterville, ME | Food kitchen | $3,000 |
| Mountain Studies InstituteDurango, CO | Program supplies | $2,500 |
| Central Maine Youth Hockey AssociationWaterville, ME | Youth programming | $2,000 |
| Avian HavenFreedom, ME | Wild bird rehab center | $1,000 |
| Challenger Learning CenterBangor, ME | K-12 space education program | $1,000 |
| Friends of Quarry Road (dba Quarry Road Recreational Center)Waterville, ME | Trail development | $1,000 |
| Hospice Volunteers of Waterville AreaWaterville, ME | Support services | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Waterville AreaWaterville, ME | Program support | $1,000 |
By state: Maine 26 · Colorado 8 · Connecticut 3 · District of Columbia 1 · New Jersey 2 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Borman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Oakland, Maine, administered in care of Donald B Borman, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Borman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Borman Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $420K across 46 grants, a median of $7,000.
Where does Borman Family Foundation give?
Maine (26 grants), Colorado (8 grants), Connecticut (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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