Foundations that fund organizations in Jefferson, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jefferson nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $38K to Jefferson organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jefferson around $2,413. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jefferson
- $38K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,413
- Based in ME
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jefferson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Family Foundation Inc | Damariscotta, ME | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Support of operations; Operational support |
| Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation | Jefferson, ME | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Food assistance |
| Fore River Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $2,413 | $2,413 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Morton Mendes Charitable Founda | Chagrin Falls, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Apple Lane Foundation Inc 14101830 | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | For organization's exempt purposes |
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 Jefferson, Maine?
Burns Family Foundation Inc, Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation, Fore River Foundation, The Morton Mendes Charitable Founda, The Apple Lane Foundation Inc 14101830 reported grants to Jefferson 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 Jefferson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.