Foundations that fund organizations in Bucksport, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bucksport nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $189K to Bucksport organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bucksport around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bucksport
- $189K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bucksport organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Louis B Mayer Foundation | Montclair, NJ | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Unrestricted, one-time emergency funding. |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Fred W Forsyth Fbo Elm St Congregational | Bangor, ME | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Golden Rule Foundation | Rockport, ME | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Funding for operations and Here All The Time |
| Wescustogo Foundation | Captiva, FL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General Support |
| Forsyth Fbo Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Support to Catalog, Digitize and Publish the Collections of… |
| Halvor E Prescott Tr Fund | Bangor, ME | 1 | $9,611 | $9,611 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Ceila S Pratt Trust | Dallas, TX | 2 | $9,558 | $4,779 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Fred Forsyth Trust Fbo Elm Street Congregatio | Bangor, ME | 1 | $5,892 | $5,892 | Preselected only | General purposes of |
| The Next Generation Foundation | Crownsville, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust C/O Jeff Jacobs | West Bath, ME | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | For scholarship; Donation to 501(c)(3) programs |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 2025 Food Pantry Donation |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
| The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Phyllis L Reed Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $790 | $790 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Joel Frantzman Family Foundation | Hancock, ME | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | General support |
| Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc | Blue Hill, ME | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General Use |
| The Virginia & Le Simmons Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | To support operations |
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 Bucksport, Maine?
The Louis B Mayer Foundation, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Fred W Forsyth Fbo Elm St Congregational, Golden Rule Foundation, Wescustogo Foundation and 14 others reported grants to Bucksport 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 Bucksport. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.