Private foundation · EIN 01-6168256 · Portland, Maine · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margaret W Soule Charitable Tr

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: 13 grants paid, $142K total, median $9,600. 85% of grants stayed in Maine.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$142K
Median grant
$9,600
Stays in ME
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Preble StreetPortland, MEGeneral purpose$16K
Dempsey CenterAuburn, MEGeneral purpose$16K
Animal Refuge League of Greater PortlandWestbrook, MEGeneral$16K
Wayfinder SchoolsNew Gloucester, MEEducation$16K
Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, MEGeneral purpose$11K
Hospice of Southern MaineScarborough, MEGeneral purpose$9,600
Maine PreservationYarmouth, MEGeneral purpose$9,600
Riding to the TopWindham, MEGeneral purpose$9,600
Waynflete SchoolPortland, MEGeneral purpose$9,600
United Recovery FundPortland, MEGeneral purpose$9,600
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTGeneral purpose$6,500
Olympia Snowe Womens Leadership InstitutePortland, MEEducation$6,500
Smith College - the Smith FundNorth Hampton, MAGeneral$6,500

By state: Maine 11 · Vermont 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Margaret W Soule Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Maine, administered in care of Kurt E Klebe, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Margaret W Soule Charitable Tr 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 Margaret W Soule Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $142K across 13 grants, a median of $9,600.

Where does Margaret W Soule Charitable Tr give?

Maine (11 grants), Vermont (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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