Private foundation · EIN 31-1607007 · Damariscotta, Maine · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dorothy G and Stanley E Worden Charitable 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: 12 grants paid, $87K total, median $4,100. 83% of grants stayed in Maine.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$87K
Median grant
$4,100
Stays in ME
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Lincoln HomeNewcastle, MEUnrestricted$28K
Wiscasset Community CenterWiscasset, MEUnrestricted$25K
East-WestPlano, TXUnrestricted$10K
Eldercared Network Lincoln CountyDamariscotta, MEUnrestricted$6,000
Travis Mills FoundationMount Vernon, MEUnrestricted$5,000
Healthy KidsDamariscotta, MEUnrestricted$5,000
Damariscotta Baptist ChurchDamariscotta, MEUnrestricted$3,200
Almost Home RescuePortland, MEUnrestricted$2,000
Damariscotta Fire DeptDamariscotta, MEUnrestricted$1,000
The Byre Clan 4hBristol, MEUnrestricted$1,000
Juniper Wildlife RefugeTallahassee, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Dean Snell Cancer FoundationBrunswick, MEUnrestricted$150

By state: Maine 10 · Texas 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Dorothy G and Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Damariscotta, Maine, administered in care of Robert B Gregory, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Dorothy G and Stanley E Worden Charitable 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 Dorothy G and Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $87K across 12 grants, a median of $4,100.

Where does Dorothy G and Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation give?

Maine (10 grants), Texas (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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