Foundations that fund organizations in Dedham, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dedham nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $141K to Dedham organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dedham around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dedham
- $141K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in ME
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dedham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Family Foundation | Holden, ME | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General |
| The Freeman Family Foundation | Needham, MA | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Education |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | 2024 nourishment grant |
| Ellis-Beauregard Foundation | Rockland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Artistprojectgrant |
| Outride Fka the Specialized Foundation | Morgan Hill, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 2025 Camper Sponsor Contribution |
| Laird Norton Family Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Land acknowledgement grant |
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 Dedham, Maine?
Lawrence Family Foundation, The Freeman Family Foundation, Quimby Family Foundation, Ellis-Beauregard Foundation, Outride Fka the Specialized Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Dedham 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 Dedham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.