Foundations that fund organizations in Castine, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Castine nonprofits
33 private foundations gave $763K to Castine organizations in their latest filings; 17 of the 33 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Castine around $2,600. 10 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 33
- Accept applications
- 17
- of 33 that state a policy
- Dollars to Castine
- $763K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $2,600
- Based in ME
- 30%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Castine organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William M Wood Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $350K | $350K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Worthington Scholarship Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $207K | $207K | Preselected only | Scholarships - G Achorn, E Beauregard, S Biggie-Jennings, S… |
| The O'Leary Foundation Bessemer Trust Co Fl Trustee | Naples, FL | 1 | $58K | $58K | Preselected only | General support |
| Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of Ct Inc | New Haven, CT | 1 | $54K | $54K | Yes | Scholarships and operations |
| Forsyth Fbo Castine Community Hosp | Dallas, TX | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Helen R Coe Trust | Fryeburg, ME | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Scholarship - austin dorner |
| Anchor Watch | Deer Park, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Scholarhsips |
| Henry David Thoreau Foundation Inc | Somerville, MA | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Mosse Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $5,102 | $5,102 | Preselected only | Charitable organization |
| Island Foundation Inc | Marion, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | The calvin project |
| Fred Forsyth Educational Fd | Portland, ME | 1 | $4,737 | $4,737 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Leo Adler Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | General Support |
| Hamilton Char Trust Marion B | Dallas, TX | 1 | $3,271 | $3,271 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc | Phippsburg, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Margaret J S Kennedy Trust Portland Trust Co LLC | Portland, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Bean L Carl Scholarship Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Margaret & Donald Matheson School Portland Trust Co LLC | Portland, ME | 1 | $2,058 | $2,058 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Ricker College Scholarship & Endowment Committee | Houlton, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Scholarship Program |
| Blakeslee Hl & Ne Scholarship Fd Ta | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Loweth-Alvord Foundation | Wilmington, NC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General Purposes |
| The Thompson Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| The Marine Society of the City of New York | New York, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Monomoy race |
| Sempra Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Education |
| Albert H Young | Bangor, ME | 1 | $1,225 | $1,225 | Yes | Scholarship |
| William Searls Scholarship Fund FIRST National Bank Trustee | Damariscotta, ME | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Crowley Cares Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Maine maritime academy climate symposium (macs) |
| Hoyt Charitable Foundation F Sherman Hoyt & | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Brian & Carolyn Clement Family Foundation | Cumberland Foreside, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable support |
| Lillian M Baker Trust Portland Trust Co LLC | Portland, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| De LA Cour Family Foundation | Glen Cove, NY | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget |
| James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust Dtd 08-09-2001 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Tua Eugene B Hamilton | Dallas, TX | 1 | $279 | $279 | Preselected only | Unrestricted 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 Castine, Maine?
William M Wood Foundation, Worthington Scholarship Foundation, The O'Leary Foundation Bessemer Trust Co Fl Trustee, Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of Ct Inc, Forsyth Fbo Castine Community Hosp and 28 others reported grants to Castine 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 Castine. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.