How to apply
Refer to grant guidelines at www.haroldalfondfoundation.org Contact: Refer to Grant Guidelines at Wwwhar, Dexter Enterprises LLC Two Monument, Portland, Me, 2078287999 Deadlines: Refer to grant guidelines at www.haroldalfondfoundation.org Restrictions: Refer to grant guidelines at www.haroldalfondfoundation.org
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
45 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine FoundationOrono, ME | University of maine athletics master facilities plan | $28M |
| Mainegeneral HealthAugusta, ME | Harold alfond center for cancer care expansion | $15M |
| Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA | The harold alfond scholars initiative at the roux institute | $12M |
| University of Maine SystemOrono, ME | Revitalize graduate & professional center & engineering, computing, & info science | $7.0M |
| Alfond Scholarship FoundationPortland, ME | My alfond grant scholarships 2024 | $5.6M |
| University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME | The institute for interprofessional education & practice at une | $4.5M |
| Maine Community College SystemAugusta, ME | The center for the advancement of maines workforce: building a more prosperous maine | $4.5M |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean SciencesEast Boothbay, ME | Bigelow innovation and education wing | $3.9M |
| Thomas CollegeWaterville, ME | Catalyzing growth in central maine and beyond | $3.0M |
| The Jackson LaboratoryBar Harbor, ME | Maine cancer genomics initiative 2.0 | $2.5M |
| FocusmaineAugusta, ME | Focusmaine phase 3 implementation (years 7-9) | $2.3M |
| Colby CollegeWaterville, ME | Art center and hotel | $2.0M |
| Alfond Youth & Community CenterWaterville, ME | Camp tracy improvements and expansion | $2.0M |
| Maine Mathematics and Science AllianceAugusta, ME | Stem workforce ready maine 2030 | $2.0M |
| Jobs for Maine's Graduates IncAugusta, ME | A proposal to scale, strengthen and sustain jmgs college success program | $1.9M |
| Waterville CreatesWaterville, ME | Operating support | $1.6M |
| Alfond Scholarship FoundationPortland, ME | My alfond grant operations 2024 | $1.5M |
| National Trust for Local NewsLexington, MA | Preservation of community and local news in maine | $1.5M |
| 7 Lakes AllianceBelgrade Lakes, ME | Conserving land and waters of the belgrade lakes | $500K |
| University of Maine FoundationOrono, ME | Alfond fund | $500K |
| Alfond Youth & Community CenterWaterville, ME | Development sustainability at the alfond youth & community center | $350K |
| Alfond Youth & Community CenterWaterville, ME | Strategic long term capital and development sustainability at the alfond youth center | $318K |
| Educare Central MaineWaterville, ME | Harold alfond scholarships continuity of care | $250K |
| Beth Israel CongregationWaterville, ME | Foundation and the future campaign | $110K |
| Waterville Historical SocietyWaterville, ME | Waterville center for local history and culture | $103K |
| Gulfshore PlayhouseNaples, FL | Unrestricted | $65K |
| Paul Taylor Dance FoundationNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $40K |
| National Trust for Local NewsLexington, MA | Unrestricted | $35K |
| University of Maine SystemOrono, ME | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Colby CollegeWaterville, ME | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Belgrade Regional Health CenterBelgrade Lakes, ME | General facilities support | $15K |
| FocusmaineAugusta, ME | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Maine Childrens Home for Little WanderersWaterville, ME | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Waterville CreatesWaterville, ME | Waterville opera house season sponsorship | $15K |
| Susan L Curtis FoundationPortland, ME | Camp susan curtis youth development program | $15K |
| Maine Public Broadcasting NetworkLewiston, ME | Unrestricted | $13K |
| The Center for Grieving ChildrenPortland, ME | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Full Plates Full PotentialBrunswick, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The International Institute of New EnglandBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Pioneer InstituteBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Aroostook Mental Health Services IncCaribou, ME | Aroostook teen leadership camp (atlc) program | $2,500 |
| Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust IncBrunswick, ME | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Kennebec Behavioral HealthWaterville, ME | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Spectrum GenerationsAugusta, ME | Meals on wheels | $1,200 |
| Alfond Youth & Community CenterWaterville, ME | Aycc little league | $150 |
By state: Maine 38 · Massachusetts 5 · Florida 1 · New York 1
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Harold Alfond Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Maine, administered in care of Dexter Entrps, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica
Does Harold Alfond Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Refer to grant guidelines at www.haroldalfondfoundation.org Deadlines: Refer to grant guidelines at www.haroldalfondfoundation.org.
How much does Harold Alfond Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $103M across 45 grants, a median of $250K.
Where does Harold Alfond Foundation give?
Maine (38 grants), Massachusetts (5 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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