Foundations that fund organizations in Franklin, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Franklin nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $58K to Franklin 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 Franklin around $5,000. 1 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 Franklin
- $58K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Franklin 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 | Franklin Schoodic Hall Phase 2: Building Lift |
| Eliasberg Family Foundation Inc | Jupiter, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Purposes |
| The Heather Foundation 009246-000 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Franklin, Maine?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust, Eliasberg Family Foundation Inc, The Heather Foundation 009246-000 reported grants to Franklin 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 Franklin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.