Private foundation · EIN 01-6148895 · South China, Maine · Education

The Sukeforth Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $524K total, median $5,000. 88% of grants stayed in Maine.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$524K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in ME
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Maine Bible Conference (dba Camp Fair Haven)Brooks, MEGeneral Operating Support$65K
Christian Education LeagueAugusta, MEGeneral Operating Support$65K
Washington Advent Christian CampWashington, MEGeneral Operating Support$65K
Thomas CollegeWaterville, MEGeneral Operating Support$33K
The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of MaineHolden, MEGeneral Operating Support$30K
Spectrum GenerationsAugusta, MEGeneral Operating Support$26K
Children's Discovery MuseumWaterville, MEGeneral Operating Support$25K
Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, MEGeneral Operating Support$25K
Maine General HealthWaterville, MEGeneral Operating Support$25K
Vassalboro United Methodist ChurchVassalboro, MEGeneral Operating Support$22K
China Baptist ChurchChina Village, MEGeneral Operating Support$20K
Lakewood Nursing HomeWaterville, MEGeneral Operating Support$20K
American Baptist Churches of MaineChina, MEGeneral Operating Support$15K
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (kvcap)Waterville, MEGeneral Operating Support$10K
MainehealthPortland, MEf/b/o Donald S. Walker Health Center$10K
Alfond Youth & Community CenterWaterville, MEGeneral Operating Support$5,000
American Heart AssociationEstero, FLGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Children's Dyslexia Center - BangorBangor, MEGeneral Operating Support$5,000
China Community Food PantryChina Village, MEGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Maine Children Home for Little WanderersWaterville, MEGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Temple AcademyWaterville, MEGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Sunshine Club of Crippled ChildrenEddington, MEGeneral Operating Support$4,000
Faith Evangelical Free ChurchWaterville, MEGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Fshd SocietyRandolph, MAGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Special Olympics MaineSouth Portland, MEGeneral Operating Support$2,500
The Episcopal Church of Good ShepherdLexington, KYGeneral Operating Support$2,500
China Village Volunteer Fire DepartmentChina Village, MEGeneral Operating Support$2,250
Albion Fire DepartmentAlbion, MEGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Bingham Fire DepartmentBingham, MEGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Ephphatha Community FarmWinslow, MEGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Lexington Leadership FoundationLexington, KYGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Solon Fire DepartmentSolon, MEGeneral Operating Support$2,000
South China Fire DepartmentSouth China, MEGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Winslow Fire DepartmentWinslow, MEGeneral Operating Support$2,000
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville AreaWaterville, MEGeneral Operating Support$1,400
Literacy Volunteers of KennebecAugusta, MEGeneral Operating Support$500
Town of ChinaChina, MEGeneral Operating Support$500
Hospice of Southern MaineScarborough, MEGeneral Operating Support$250
Maine Cancer FoundationFalmouth, MEGeneral Operating Support$250

By state: Maine 35 · Florida 1 · New York 1 · Kentucky 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

The Sukeforth Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in South China, Maine, administered in care of Robert B Gregory, 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.

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Does The Sukeforth Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Sukeforth Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $524K across 40 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Sukeforth Family Foundation give?

Maine (35 grants), Florida (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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