Foundations that fund organizations in Bowdoinham, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bowdoinham nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $26K to Bowdoinham organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bowdoinham around $3,000. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bowdoinham
- $26K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in ME
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bowdoinham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anonimo Foundation | Damariscotta, ME | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Operations support |
| Alfred L Tarbox Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $7,660 | $7,660 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Alfred M Senter Fund Trust | Bath, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Support of programs |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Susanna E Bedell Foundation C/O Susanna E Bedell | Concord, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Community |
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 Bowdoinham, Maine?
The Anonimo Foundation, Alfred L Tarbox Trust, The Alfred M Senter Fund Trust, Bangor Savings Bank Foundation, Susanna E Bedell Foundation C/O Susanna E Bedell reported grants to Bowdoinham 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 Bowdoinham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.