Foundations that fund organizations in Kittery, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kittery nonprofits
37 private foundations gave $447K to Kittery organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 37 that say either way accept applications.
51 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kittery around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 37
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 37 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kittery
- $447K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 51
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 27%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kittery organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc | Mountainville, NY | 2 | $75K | $38K | Preselected only | General operating; Board discretionary |
| Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $48K | $48K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Sam L Cohen Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Operating support |
| Rosamond Thaxter Foundation | Portland, ME | 8 | $31K | $4,000 | Yes | General purpose; General purposes; Unrestricted grant |
| The Waterwheel Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| John T Gorman Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | To provide general operating support |
| Herbert E Tyler and Grace M Tyler Foundation | Newington, NH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | f/b/o Mainspring Collective |
| The Robbins-De Beaumont Foundation C/O John K Graham Manager | Boston, MA | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | General |
| The Wiggins Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $15K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Horne Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Supports general activities |
| The Bauman Family Foundation Inc | Stuart, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable - health services |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | To provide general support |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General charitable |
| James Deering Danielson Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Arts and humanities |
| Td Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Housing and case management program |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | 2024 nourishment grant |
| The Weezie Foundation Xxxxx0005 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Lemay Family Goodworks | North Hampton, NH | 1 | $5,490 | $5,490 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Peggy a Bell Foundation | Encinatas, CA | 2 | $5,250 | $2,625 | Preselected only | To reduce homelessnes by providing and supportive services…; To conserve,steward and enjoy the natual areas that enhance… |
| Thomas W Haas Foundation | Greenland, NH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Nogwog Fund Nfp | Deer Park, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Staritch Foundation Inc | Saranac Lake, NY | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Provide housing and supportive services to individuals and…; Food for the needy |
| Team Noreast Velo Club | Durham, NH | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable donation in the memory of Charlie Bourdages |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Health & welfare |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| Raimondi Family Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Yes | Grant in furtherance of the foundation's exempt purpose |
| The Winebaum Family Foundation Fka Winebaum Family Charitable Trust | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support land conservation |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $985 | $985 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Topol Family Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Charles Samdperil Humanitarian Memorial Foundation | Fairfield, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| Frank Gerrity Charitable Trust | Holbrook, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General Grant |
| Nichols Handy Charitable Foundation C/O Robert S Nichols | Kittery Point, ME | 1 | $401 | $401 | Preselected only | Operating funds |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Support for 10 to watch awards |
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, Maine?
The Ralph E Ogden Foundation Inc, Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Fdn, Sam L Cohen Foundation, Rosamond Thaxter Foundation, The Waterwheel Foundation and 32 others reported grants to Kittery 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. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.