Foundations that fund organizations in Dresden, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dresden nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $44K to Dresden organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dresden around $9,195. 0 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dresden
- $44K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $9,195
- Based in ME
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dresden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Frederick W Tr Uwill | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $18K | $9,195 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Select Equity Group Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Matching gift |
| Bridge Edmund Tr Uwill | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $7,640 | $7,640 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Samuel J Bridge Trust | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $2,799 | $2,799 | Preselected only | General operating 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 Dresden, Maine?
Bridge Frederick W Tr Uwill, Select Equity Group Foundation, Bridge Edmund Tr Uwill, Samuel J Bridge Trust reported grants to Dresden 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 Dresden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.