Foundations that fund organizations in Fayette, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fayette nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $60K to Fayette 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 Fayette around $5,000. 2 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 Fayette
- $60K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fayette organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Historic Preservation - new roof |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | 2025 Shoulder to Shoulder Program and Food Pantry Donation |
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 Fayette, Maine?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust, Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation reported grants to Fayette 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 Fayette. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.