Foundations that fund organizations in Ellesworth, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ellesworth nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $25K to Ellesworth organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ellesworth around $10K. 0 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ellesworth
- $25K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in ME
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ellesworth organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debley Inc | New Market, AL | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | To empower other women, men and children to overcome povert… |
| Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee | Little Compton, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Operations |
| Montauk Foundation | Canton, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | 2024-2025 Restricted Grant - Keepers Preservation Fund |
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 Ellesworth, Maine?
Debley Inc, Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee, Montauk Foundation reported grants to Ellesworth 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 Ellesworth. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.