Foundations that fund organizations in Durham, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Durham nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $24K to Durham organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Durham around $4,600. 2 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Durham
- $24K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $4,600
- Based in ME
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Durham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Point Foundation | South Portland, ME | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General use |
| Maine Bee Wellness | Sullivan, ME | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 | Yes | Charitable |
| Girls Rights Project | Portola Valley, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | To improve the well-being of the women, children and famili… |
| The Jebediah Foundation 7563-Xxxxxx00129 | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Contribution to general |
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 Durham, Maine?
Granite Point Foundation, Maine Bee Wellness, Girls Rights Project, The Jebediah Foundation 7563-Xxxxxx00129 reported grants to Durham 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 Durham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.