Foundations that fund organizations in Greene, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Greene nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $114K to Greene 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 Greene around $20K. 3 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 Greene
- $114K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in ME
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Greene organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $80K | $80K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | 2024 nourishment grant |
| Harry T Wilks Family Foundation | Covington, KY | 1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Gwendolen Elwell Flanagan Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Animal rescue & care efforts |
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 Greene, Maine?
Elmina B Sewall Foundation, Quimby Family Foundation, Harry T Wilks Family Foundation, Gwendolen Elwell Flanagan Foundation reported grants to Greene 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 Greene. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.