Foundations that fund organizations in Howland, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Howland nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $57K to Howland organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Howland around $13K. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Howland
- $57K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in ME
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Howland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Protein Foundation | Yarmouth, ME | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | Christian Ministry to Youth; Serving the community of Howland by offering feeding progra… |
| The Smith Family Foundation | Sidney, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
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 Howland, Maine?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Protein Foundation, The Smith Family Foundation, Melmac Education Foundation reported grants to Howland 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 Howland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.