Foundations that fund organizations in Caribou, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Caribou nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $494K to Caribou organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Caribou around $10K. 6 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Caribou
- $494K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in ME
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Caribou organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 2 | $240K | $120K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | Ligonier, PA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | To build trail development capacity in maines katahdin regi… |
| John T Gorman Foundation | Portland, ME | 2 | $50K | $25K | Yes | To support the County Area Ride Service Program, a voluntee…; To provide general operating support |
| Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Toward expense to renovate the guest home for expectant mot… |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | 2024 movement grant |
| Www Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Maintenance of whittier memorial in memory of max whittier… |
| The Mericos Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Maintenance of the whittier memorial museum in memory of ma… |
| The Confidence Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Maintain the operating status of the whittier memorial muse… |
| Llww Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Maintenance of the whittier memorial museum in memory of ma… |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Operating Support |
| Howard and Espa Michaud Charitable Trust Fund | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $5,600 | $5,600 | Yes | General operating |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship; Cte scholarship |
| Harold Alfond Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Aroostook teen leadership camp (atlc) program |
| Louisiana-Pacific Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General |
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 Caribou, Maine?
Elmina B Sewall Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation, John T Gorman Foundation, Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc, Quimby Family Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Caribou 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 Caribou. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.