Foundations that fund organizations in Kittery Point, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kittery Point nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $32K to Kittery Point organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kittery Point around $4,500. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kittery Point
- $32K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in ME
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kittery Point organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John M Hopwood Irr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Sandpiper Fund Inc | New Rochelle, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To further donee's exempt purpose |
| Lady Pepperrell Historical Foundation | Kittery Point, ME | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | General support of organization; Historic renovations to building |
| Rosamond Thaxter Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Religious purposes |
| The Harbor Foundation | York Harbor, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Annual fund |
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 Kittery Point, Maine?
John M Hopwood Irr, Sandpiper Fund Inc, Lady Pepperrell Historical Foundation, Rosamond Thaxter Foundation, The Harbor Foundation reported grants to Kittery Point 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 Kittery Point. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.