Foundations that fund organizations in East Orland, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for East Orland nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $12K to East Orland organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to East Orland around $1,000. 2 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to East Orland
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in ME
- 22%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to East Orland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gb Knecht Foundation C/O Donna Madonna | Blue Hill, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General fund |
| The Erich and Hannah Sachs Foundation | San Rafael, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support for the arts |
| Ploughshares Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General |
| Gerrish H Milliken Foundation 009209-009 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Paul Bechtner Foundation C/O Paul C Weaver | Winnetka, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support public broadcasting |
| Middlecott Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Walking Stick Family Fund | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Woodside Foundation C/O Linda Laughlin | Freeport, ME | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General Operating Support |
| The Baird Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Unrestricted |
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 East Orland, Maine?
The Gb Knecht Foundation C/O Donna Madonna, The Erich and Hannah Sachs Foundation, Ploughshares Foundation, Gerrish H Milliken Foundation 009209-009, Paul Bechtner Foundation C/O Paul C Weaver and 4 others reported grants to East Orland 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 East Orland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.