Foundations that fund organizations in Bar Mills, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bar Mills nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $32K to Bar Mills organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bar Mills around $7,500. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bar Mills
- $32K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in ME
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bar Mills organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Foundation C/O Roberta Henderson | Sudbury, MA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | To provide general support |
| Narragansett Number One Foundation | Bar Mills, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General operating support for perfor |
| The Miley Foundation | Ocala, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation | Saco, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General Operating 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 Bar Mills, Maine?
Henderson Foundation C/O Roberta Henderson, Onion Foundation, Narragansett Number One Foundation, The Miley Foundation, Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation reported grants to Bar Mills 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 Bar Mills. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.