Foundations that fund organizations in Andover, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Andover nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $17K to Andover organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Andover around $2,000. 1 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Andover
- $17K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in ME
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Andover organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine G Russell Trust C/O Marsha E Rich Esq | Andover, MA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Education |
| Hazel Heath Horton Philanthropic Tr C/O Wright W Watling | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Yes | 2025 Adult Education Scholarship Program Donation; 2025 Food Pantry Donation |
| Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | John and eunice fox scholarship |
| Louise Taft Semple Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General |
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 Andover, Maine?
Josephine G Russell Trust C/O Marsha E Rich Esq, Hazel Heath Horton Philanthropic Tr C/O Wright W Watling, Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation, Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc, Louise Taft Semple Foundation reported grants to Andover 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 Andover. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.