Foundations that fund organizations in Houlton, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Houlton nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $520K to Houlton organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
40 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Houlton around $15K. 8 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Houlton
- $520K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 40
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in ME
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Houlton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aaron a and Maria H Putnam Family Charitable Trust | Houlton, ME | 19 | $156K | $8,000 | Yes | Providing families food & recreation; Care for the needy; Animal rescue and rehabilitation |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 2 | $90K | $45K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Philbrook Charitable Corporation | Island Falls, ME | 1 | $55K | $55K | Preselected only | Contribution |
| The Windover Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General |
| The Aurelien and Clotilde Saindon Chasse Char | Bangor, ME | 3 | $48K | $16K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Tessie Foundation | Portland, ME | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Jack D and Anita G Smart Charitable Trust | Augusta, ME | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General financial support |
| Christopher & Nancy Pierce Charitable Foundation | Cumberland Foreside, ME | 3 | $20K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general support; Father kevin martin |
| Frank B Wilder UW Fbo Houlton Me | Dallas, TX | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Louisiana-Pacific Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General |
| Warman Scholarship Fund Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $7,600 | $7,600 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 3 | $6,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship; Cte scholarship |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Houlton, Maine?
The Aaron a and Maria H Putnam Family Charitable Trust, Elmina B Sewall Foundation, Philbrook Charitable Corporation, The Windover Foundation, The Aurelien and Clotilde Saindon Chasse Char and 9 others reported grants to Houlton 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 Houlton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.