Foundations that fund organizations in Jay, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jay nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $38K to Jay organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jay around $6,500. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jay
- $38K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $6,500
- Based in ME
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jay organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 6 | $18K | $2,500 | Yes | 2025 Season Sponsorship and AYS Soccer Sponsorship; Free Ski Night; Scholarship Awards |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | To support the elementary school garden education program |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| 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 Jay, Maine?
Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation, Onion Foundation, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Melmac Education Foundation reported grants to Jay 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 Jay. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.