Foundations that fund organizations in Charleston, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charleston nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $37K to Charleston organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charleston around $16K. 0 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Charleston
- $37K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $16K
- Based in ME
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charleston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloria C Mackenzie Foundation Inc | Miramar Beach, FL | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Charitable purposes |
| Ervin R Brooks Tuw | Dallas, TX | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Kleinman Family Foundation Inc | Melville, NY | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Preselected only | For chritable purposes |
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 Charleston, Maine?
Gloria C Mackenzie Foundation Inc, Ervin R Brooks Tuw, Kleinman Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Charleston 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 Charleston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.