Foundations that fund organizations in Deer Isle, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Deer Isle nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $1.3M to Deer Isle organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
62 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Deer Isle around $3,500. 9 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Deer Isle
- $1.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 62
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in ME
- 26%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Deer Isle organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward C Johnson Fund | Boston, MA | 1 | $350K | $350K | Preselected only | Acquisition for preservation |
| Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | General |
| Lgt Foundation | Garden City, NY | 1 | $184K | $184K | Preselected only | Provided only for the transcription and documentation of th… |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Little Rock, AR | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Art & culture |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $55K | $55K | Yes | Salary support |
| Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | 6 | $34K | $5,750 | Preselected only | General support |
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Augusta, ME | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Deer Isle-Stonington OUD Ambassadors |
| Norman Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Art programs; Housing programs |
| Irving S Johnson and Alwyn N Johnson Family Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $30K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted Gift |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $29K | $29K | Yes | Supporting local communities |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | To support local children and adults using technology in cr…; To provide general support |
| The Windover Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General |
| Becton Family Foundation Sheila Heatter Trustee | Homosassa, FL | 11 | $23K | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Fci 2024 catalyst |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 2 | $13K | $6,500 | Yes | 2024 movement grant; 2024 nourishment grant |
| Tynan Family Charitable Trust Cate O'Dwyer Trustee | Litchfield, CT | 3 | $11K | $1,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation | Reading, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Capital campaign, annual fund, scholarship fund |
| Koven Foundation | Green Village, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Public good |
| Louis and Leona Cleaves Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $8,928 | $8,928 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Gb Knecht Foundation C/O Donna Madonna | Blue Hill, ME | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Tom and Kate Chappell Family Foundation | Kennebunk, ME | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Hickrill Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 4 | $3,250 | $1,000 | Yes | General support; Community service; Public service |
| The Tom and Susan Scholl Family Foundation | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Further organizations objectives |
| The Existential Earth Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust C/O Jeff Jacobs | West Bath, ME | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs |
| The Franz W Sichel Foundation | Arlington, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating purposes |
| Gratz Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation | Atherton, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Provide ambulance services to deer isle |
| O'Donnell Iselin Foundation Inc | Valley Stream, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | For general purposes of recipient charities |
| Hal F & Desire G Reynolds Family Charitable Trust | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| The Robert C and Anne a Hickman Foundation | Little Rock, AR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Eleanor F Stich Recreational Trust C/O Camden National Bank | Portland, ME | 1 | $511 | $511 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Rodricks Foundation Inc | Deer Isle, ME | 2 | $325 | $162 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $55 | $55 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Deer Isle, Maine?
Edward C Johnson Fund, Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004, Lgt Foundation, Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc, Fidelity Foundation and 30 others reported grants to Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.