How to apply
Organizations should submit a brief statement of their purpose, objectives, and activities. A copy of the organization's irs exemption letter under irs section 501(c)(3) must be subitted with applications. Contact: Richard L Wellman Trustee the Moose, 45 School Street Suite 402, Boston, Ma, 6174265755, ACADIA@ACADIAMANAGEMENT.COM Deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time. Restrictions: Preference is given to charitable organizations that the donor and members of their family have historically supported, as well as referrals made by family members. To the extent that funds are available, applications from other organizations are considered.
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
10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Sea Coast MissionBar Harbor, ME | For the edge program in support of the after school program at the rose m. gaffney school in machias. | $40K |
| Schoodic InstituteWinter Harbor, ME | To support the building community stewardship of intertidal resources - mapping mud project | $25K |
| Washington County CommunityCalais, ME | To provide education opportunities for students from hancock and washington counties that are enrolled full time in nursing, health occupat… | $25K |
| Rsu 24 Medical PathwaysEllsworth, ME | Used to support program development, student travel and personal supplies assistance, loaner laptops, lab supplies and consumables, lab equ… | $23K |
| Penobscot Marine MuseumSearsport, ME | To support the penobscot marine museum internship program. | $22K |
| Hancock County Trustees of Public Relations (woodlawn)Ellsworth, ME | Allocated for graduate interns and materials for interpretive programming. | $15K |
| Rsu 24 for Marine PathwaysSullivan, ME | Allocated to the open water basic scuba diving certification course; cmslc career center supporting marine studies workforce students; proj… | $10K |
| Next Step Domestic ViolenceEllsworth, ME | To be allocated for the youth education prevention program materials and mileage. | $8,000 |
| Wabanaki Publich Health and WellnessBangor, ME | Allocated for podcasting equiment for wphw podcast production. | $8,000 |
| Frenchman Bay LibrarySullivan, ME | To be used for the story trail stories and after school book club and reading programs. | $6,000 |
About this foundation
The Moosemoss Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Acadia Management Co Inc, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Moosemoss Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Organizations should submit a brief statement of their purpose, objectives, and activities. Deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time..
How much does The Moosemoss Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $182K across 10 grants, a median of $19K.
Where does The Moosemoss Foundation give?
Maine (10 grants), per its latest filing.
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