Foundations that fund organizations in Hampden, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hampden nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $127K to Hampden organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hampden around $6,000. 7 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hampden
- $127K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in ME
- 70%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hampden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Family Foundation | Holden, ME | 2 | $60K | $30K | Preselected only | General |
| Edward & Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation | Brewer, ME | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Public support |
| Esther Chesley Charitable Trust | Concord, NH | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Preselected only | Francis j. chesley memorial sch fd; General support - religious services |
| Eaton Peabody Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | food assistance |
| Ttee Hulbert W Tripp Scholarship Tr | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $7,838 | $7,838 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Next Generation Foundation | Crownsville, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust C/O Jeff Jacobs | West Bath, ME | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| The Joel Frantzman Family Foundation | Hancock, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Pasquale and Donna Maiorino Charitable Fd - Portland Tr Co LLC | Portland, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
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 Hampden, Maine?
Lawrence Family Foundation, Edward & Mary Ellen Darling Family Foundation, Esther Chesley Charitable Trust, Eaton Peabody Foundation, Ttee Hulbert W Tripp Scholarship Tr and 5 others reported grants to Hampden 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 Hampden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.