Foundations that fund organizations in Columbia, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Columbia nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $30K to Columbia organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Columbia around $3,000. 2 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Columbia
- $30K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in ME
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Columbia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Foundation | Rockport, ME | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Enviromental |
| Dow Company Foundation | Midland, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Community wellbeing |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Cte scholarship |
| Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc | Athens, GA | 1 | $204 | $204 | Preselected only | Fund organization |
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 Columbia, Maine?
Cascade Foundation, Dow Company Foundation, Melmac Education Foundation, Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc reported grants to Columbia 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 Columbia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.