Foundations that fund organizations in Cherryfield, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cherryfield nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $154K to Cherryfield organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cherryfield around $1,135. 8 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cherryfield
- $154K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $1,135
- Based in ME
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cherryfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Mervin and Annete Peters Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| Selden F von Herten Charitable Trust | Bath, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support of operations |
| The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc - C/O Bank of America Private Bank | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Hay fund |
| Narragansett Number One Foundation | Bar Mills, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Provide general operating support to |
| Mary Grandy Fund | St Louis, MO | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Willey Amasa P Tuw | St Louis, MO | 3 | $3,326 | $1,135 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Jay Ramsdell Foundation C/O Linda Ramsdell | Damariscotta, ME | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Yes | Charitable |
| Rodney L White Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose |
| Lawrence Family Foundation | Holden, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $900 | $900 | Preselected only | 900 |
| Td Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $900 | $900 | Yes | Grant writing essentials |
| Prospect Hill Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 3 | $800 | $200 | Preselected only | General support |
| Clarence a Tucker & Gladys C Tucker Cherryfield Childrens Tr 2001 | Portland, ME | 2 | $660 | $330 | Preselected only | Clothing |
| Harris Mathews Charitable Foundation Inc | Forest Hills, NY | 1 | — | Preselected only | animal shelter |
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 Cherryfield, Maine?
Elmina B Sewall Foundation, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Bangor Savings Bank Foundation, Mervin and Annete Peters Family Foundation, Selden F von Herten Charitable Trust and 12 others reported grants to Cherryfield 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 Cherryfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.