Foundations that fund organizations in Lee, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lee nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $106K to Lee organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lee around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lee
- $106K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in ME
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lee organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F Marion Lewis Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | General support |
| Gloria C Mackenzie Foundation Inc | Miramar Beach, FL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Charitable purposes |
| Sim Ayres Foundation | Melvin Village, NH | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | General operating expense |
| Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation | Bar Harbor, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable support |
| James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust C/O Jeff Jacobs | West Bath, ME | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs |
| John D McGonagle Foundation Inc | Newington, NH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| 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 Lee, Maine?
F Marion Lewis Charitable Trust, Gloria C Mackenzie Foundation Inc, Sim Ayres Foundation, Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation, James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust C/O Jeff Jacobs and 2 others reported grants to Lee 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 Lee. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.