Foundations that fund organizations in Arundel, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Arundel nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $234K to Arundel organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Arundel around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Arundel
- $234K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 21%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Arundel organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jaffe Family Foundation | Valley Cottage, NY | 1 | $65K | $65K | Preselected only | Support charitable purpose |
| The Ulf B Heide and Elizabeth C Heide Foundation Charitable Trust | Weston, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Unrestricted use of contribution for recipient's educationa… |
| The Brewer Family Foundation Inc | Rowayton, CT | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Education |
| Island Foundation Inc | Marion, MA | 2 | $43K | $22K | Yes | Bermuda scholarship; General support |
| The Durham Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Gift in name of glen l |
| Kestrel Foundation of Maine | Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Westwind Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To fund operating needs |
| Bonnell Cove Foundation | Groton, CT | 1 | $3,168 | $3,168 | Yes | Environmental & safety at sea |
| The William J J Gordon Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation | Saco, ME | 3 | $750 | $250 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Jebediah Foundation 7563-Xxxxxx00129 | Boston, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Contribution to general |
| Drukker Foundation | Upper Montclair, NJ | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Tom and Kate Chappell Family Foundation | Kennebunk, ME | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | General |
| Joseph Warren Foundation | Cambridge, MA | 1 | — | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Arundel, Maine?
The Jaffe Family Foundation, The Ulf B Heide and Elizabeth C Heide Foundation Charitable Trust, The Brewer Family Foundation Inc, Island Foundation Inc, The Durham Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Arundel 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 Arundel. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.