Foundations that fund organizations in Acton, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Acton nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $121K to Acton organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Acton around $7,500. 1 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Acton
- $121K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in ME
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Acton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Knopf Family Foundation Inc | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | For the purchase and installation of new cabin dog doors re… |
| The Cooper Matthews Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Operational support |
| Cold Stream Foundation Inc | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | General contribution |
| Gateway Fund 7522-Xxxxxx00049 | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation | South Portland, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Acton, Maine?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Knopf Family Foundation Inc, The Cooper Matthews Foundation, Cold Stream Foundation Inc, Gateway Fund 7522-Xxxxxx00049 and 1 others reported grants to Acton organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Acton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.