Private foundation · EIN 27-2377992 · Woburn, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $30K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $30K. 8% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Preference given to maine-oriented environmental charitiable organizations

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$1.2M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MA
8%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$12M

How to apply

No particular order Contact: Linda S Kennedy, 6575 Bluefield Place, San Diego, Ca, 6172423034 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Preference given to maine-oriented environmental charitiable organizations

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Maine OronoOrono, MEEducational$410K
Maine TreeAugusta, MEConservation$110K
Northern Forest CenterConcord, NHConservation$100K
Maine Woodland OwnersAugusta, MEConservation$70K
Maine Summer CampsPortland, MEEducational$68K
High Peaks AllianceFarmington, MEConservation$60K
Camp Susan CurtisStoneham, MEEducational$40K
Downeast Lakes Land TrustGrand Lakes Stream, MEConservation$40K
Maine Huts and TrailsKingfield, MEConservation$40K
New England Forestry FoundationLittleton, MAConservation$35K
Appalachian Mountain ClubCharlestown, MAConservation$30K
Blue Hill Heritage TrustBlue Hill, MEConservation$30K
Center for Wildlife StudiesCamden, MEEducational$30K
Maine Organic Farmers and GardenersUnity, MEConservation$30K
Land CanYarmouth, MEConsrevation$20K
Maine Appalachian Trail ClubAugusta, MEConservation$20K
Maine Street SkowheganSkowhegan, MEConservation$20K
Maine AudubonFalmouth, MEConservation$15K
Northern WoodlandsLyme, NHConservation$14K
Greater Lovell Land TrustLovell, MEConservation$10K
Gulf of Maine Research InstitutePortland, MEEducational$10K
Merrysping IncCamden, MEConservation$10K
Midcoast ConservatoryEdgecomb, MEConservation$10K
Sebastticook Regional Land TrustThorndike, MEConservation$10K
Merryspring Nature CenterRockport, MEEducational$6,000
Center for Northern WoodlandsLyme, NHEducational$4,000

By state: Maine 21 · New Hampshire 3 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Woburn, Massachusetts, administered in care of Aspen Tax Group Inc, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No particular order Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 26 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust give?

Maine (21 grants), New Hampshire (3 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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