Foundations that fund organizations in Hinckley, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hinckley nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $356K to Hinckley organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hinckley around $7,657. 5 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hinckley
- $356K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $7,657
- Based in ME
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hinckley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Edward K Tr Uwill | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $174K | $174K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Alfred P Bigelow Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General educational |
| Z a Mersereau Trust UW Portland Trust Company LLC | Portland, ME | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General financial support |
| Leighton Edward K Tr Uwill | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Converse Costello C Tr Uind | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | General operating |
| M Roberts-Good Will Home & Me Ch | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Potter Lucille M Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $9,600 | $9,600 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Borman Family Foundation | Oakland, ME | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Contributions toward study; Education alternative |
| Maurice & Lelia Forster Fund Portland Trust Co LLC | Portland, ME | 1 | $8,728 | $8,728 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Mary C Brainard Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $7,657 | $7,657 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Leland M Littlefield Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $6,457 | $6,457 | Preselected only | Support organization |
| Minnie C Gerald Tuw | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,381 | $5,381 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Amanda Small Trust UW | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $4,591 | $4,591 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Benjamin L Donnell Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $3,320 | $3,320 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Bowden William H | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,317 | $2,317 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Event Support |
| Eleanor M Donnell Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $784 | $784 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
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 Hinckley, Maine?
Leighton Edward K Tr Uwill, Alfred P Bigelow Trust, Z a Mersereau Trust UW Portland Trust Company LLC, Leighton Edward K Tr Uwill, Converse Costello C Tr Uind and 12 others reported grants to Hinckley 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 Hinckley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.