Foundations that fund organizations in Bristol, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bristol nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $249K to Bristol organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bristol around $10K. 7 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bristol
- $249K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in ME
- 70%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bristol organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Alfond Foundation | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Burns Family Foundation Inc | Damariscotta, ME | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Heating oil and energy assistance |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | 2024 movement grant |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | For Afterschool Outing Club and Sunbeam Camp |
| Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation | Bar Harbor, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable support |
| Leach Elizabeth Ann Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation | Jefferson, ME | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Heating assistance |
| The Esta Kramer Foundation Charitable Trust | Damariscotta, ME | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Maple Grove Foundation | Archbald, PA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Program services |
| Dorothy G & Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation | Damariscotta, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Bristol, Maine?
Peter Alfond Foundation, Burns Family Foundation Inc, Quimby Family Foundation, Onion Foundation, Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Bristol 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 Bristol. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.