Foundations that fund organizations in Hancock, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hancock nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $1.9M to Hancock organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hancock around $5,000. 7 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hancock
- $1.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 28%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hancock organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 2 | $850K | $425K | Yes | Acquisition for preservation |
| Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $750K | $750K | Preselected only | General |
| Edward C Johnson Fund | Boston, MA | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | Planning |
| B Street Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Conservation |
| Glore Fund | West Boxford, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General support |
| Clark Charitable Trust | Lincoln, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Charitable |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 2 | $18K | $8,750 | Yes | 2024 movement grant; Ellsworth green plan |
| Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Inc | Garden City, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Wilkey Family Foundation Inc | Hartland, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support the organization's mission to protect and conser… |
| The Bernard Osher Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Arts and humanities |
| Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee | Little Compton, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Outdoor education |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Outdoor Education Support |
| Munsell Family Foundation | Ellsworth, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | For charitable purposes |
| The Bunchberry Foundation | Houston, TX | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Public welfare; Education |
| The Joel Frantzman Family Foundation | Hancock, ME | 5 | $3,250 | $750 | Preselected only | General support |
| Fisher Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Construct the monteaux box office |
| The Baird Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Nathalie and James Andrews Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Operating expenses |
| Christmas Charity Fund | Winthrop, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | 2025 Monday Music Donation |
| The Franz W Sichel Foundation | Arlington, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating purposes |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | 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 Hancock, Maine?
Fidelity Foundation, Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004, Edward C Johnson Fund, B Street Foundation, Glore Fund and 20 others reported grants to Hancock 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 Hancock. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.