Foundations that fund organizations in Kennebunk, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kennebunk nonprofits
45 private foundations gave $1.3M to Kennebunk organizations in their latest filings; 18 of the 45 that say either way accept applications.
94 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kennebunk around $5,000. 21 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 45
- Accept applications
- 18
- of 45 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kennebunk
- $1.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 94
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kennebunk organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc | Kennebunkport, ME | 1 | $250K | $250K | Yes | General operating support |
| Waterhouse Youth Endowment Fund | Kennebunk, ME | 2 | $140K | $70K | Preselected only | To support operation of the Waterhouse Center; Capital Campaign - playground |
| The Bauman Family Foundation Inc | Stuart, FL | 4 | $122K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Charitable - health services; Charitable - cultural services; Charitable - environmental services |
| The Toffey Family Charitable Trust | Kennebunk, ME | 7 | $118K | $1,150 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Four Lee Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Flynn Family Fdn Co John Flynn | Kennebunk, ME | 10 | $83K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation; Private foundation |
| Homer Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $53K | $26K | Preselected only | Playground restoration fund due to storm; General & Unrestricted |
| Machias Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Machias, ME | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Program Support Grant |
| The Roux Family Foundation | Needham, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General charitable contribution for healthcare |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 4 | $46K | $13K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Sam L Cohen Foundation | Portland, ME | 3 | $43K | $10K | Yes | Operating support |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 4 | $23K | $4,750 | Yes | To provide general support; To support education and outreach activities |
| Tom and Kate Chappell Family Foundation | Kennebunk, ME | 6 | $22K | $625 | Preselected only | General |
| Donald & Theresa Wentworth Trust | Sanford, ME | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | To provide scholarships to students attending Maine colleges |
| Joseph & Anna C Dias Family Foundation | Ludlow, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Cultural assistance |
| Frosene Spirit of Hope Foundation Inc | Oakton, VA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Furtherance of organization's goal |
| The William J J Gordon Family Foundation | New York, NY | 9 | $16K | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; to cover Orlando National expenses; To help cover transportation costs for National Dance compe… |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $16K | $8,000 | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation | Saco, ME | 5 | $15K | $1,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 2 | $13K | $6,250 | Yes | Brick Store Museum Operating Support; Kennebunk Free Library Operating Support Request 2025 |
| Fred Hunter Charitable Foundation C/O Ryan Quinn | Hollywood, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's mission |
| Hall Family Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operationsq |
| Harper-Egginton Charitable Foundation Inc | Gulf Stream, FL | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Food for the homeless and assist elderly people.; Housing, clothing, feeding the needy. |
| Narragansett Number One Foundation | Bar Mills, ME | 1 | $8,840 | $8,840 | Yes | Support program that offers educatio |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Reny Charitable Foundation | Newcastle, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Granite Point Foundation | South Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General use |
| Bryan Family Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| The Hastings Family Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Afeyan Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Cardinal Health Foundation | Dublin, OH | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Employee engagement\volunteer leadership grant |
| Slater Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | General operating support for cleanup of State of Maine har… |
| Darrell and Patricia Steagall Family Foundation | Gastonia, NC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Treat ostomy |
| Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Charitable Foundation | Westbrook, ME | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Purpose |
| The Snowden Foundation | Biddeford Pool, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Health and human services |
| Parker Foundation | Janesville, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General purposes |
| The Inglesea Charitable Trust | Norwalk, CT | 2 | $750 | $375 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory Charitable Trust | Lincoln, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| The Carol and Robert Olson Foundation | Kennebunk, ME | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Assistance |
| Crawford Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc | Danbury, CT | 1 | $225 | $225 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| The Bopp Family Charitable Trust | Falmouth, ME | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Annual gift |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Financial Assistance |
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 Kennebunk, Maine?
Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc, Waterhouse Youth Endowment Fund, The Bauman Family Foundation Inc, The Toffey Family Charitable Trust, Four Lee Foundation and 40 others reported grants to Kennebunk 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 Kennebunk. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.