Foundations that fund organizations in Berwick, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Berwick nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $59K to Berwick organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Berwick around $3,750. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Berwick
- $59K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $3,750
- Based in ME
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Berwick organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein Foundation | Yarmouth, ME | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Show love of Christ by providing physical emotional and spi… |
| John T Gorman Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To provide general operating support |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 4 | $8,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation | Concord, NH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Daily operations |
| The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 | Yes | Teacher Development |
| Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General use |
| Scots Charitable Society Boston Woman's Auxiliary Board | Hollis, NH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | 1st-time top female award |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (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 Berwick, Maine?
Protein Foundation, John T Gorman Foundation, Melmac Education Foundation, The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation, The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Berwick 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 Berwick. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.