Foundations that fund organizations in Alfred, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Alfred nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $114K to Alfred organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Alfred around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Alfred
- $114K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in ME
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Alfred organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $48K | $48K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Red Bird Hollow Foundation C/O Paula Lillard | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Fore River Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support for programs |
| The Jack Ingebritson Foundation Inc | Prescott, AZ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Feeding students in uganda |
| Flynn Family Fdn Co John Flynn | Kennebunk, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The William J J Gordon Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust Cynthia Wyatt Et Al Ttee | Milton Mills, NH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support mission |
| Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation | South Portland, ME | 1 | $100 | $100 | 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 Alfred, Maine?
Elmina B Sewall Foundation, Red Bird Hollow Foundation C/O Paula Lillard, Fore River Foundation, The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, The Jack Ingebritson Foundation Inc and 4 others reported grants to Alfred 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 Alfred. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.