Foundations that fund organizations in Freedom, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Freedom nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $71K to Freedom organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Freedom around $3,000. 6 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Freedom
- $71K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in ME
- 55%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Freedom organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | General operating |
| The Next Generation Foundation | Crownsville, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc | Ridgefield, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc | Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operational support |
| The Snider Foundation | Collegeville, PA | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Gwendolen Elwell Flanagan Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | To support injured & orphaned birds |
| Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation | Jefferson, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Animal welfare |
| Woodland Foundation Inc C/O J Bogert Silvercrest Asset Mg | New York, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Borman Family Foundation | Oakland, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Wild bird rehab center |
| Woodside Foundation C/O Linda Laughlin | Freeport, ME | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Support for the fire department |
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 Freedom, Maine?
McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc, The Next Generation Foundation, Susan & George Craig Family Foundation Inc, Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc, The Snider Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Freedom 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 Freedom. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.