Foundations that fund organizations in Lincoln, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lincoln nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $227K to Lincoln organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lincoln around $4,500. 4 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lincoln
- $227K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in ME
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lincoln organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb and Ellie Bailey Char Tr 102292 | Bangor, ME | 4 | $100K | $22K | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $100K | $50K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Elizabeth M Leadbetter Clause 9th | Dallas, TX | 3 | $10K | $1,076 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Augusta, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Recovery Through Community |
| Francis T & Louis T Nichols Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Donation |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Cte scholarship |
| Lansing Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | General 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 Lincoln, Maine?
Herb and Ellie Bailey Char Tr 102292, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Elizabeth M Leadbetter Clause 9th, Maine Health Access Foundation Inc, Francis T & Louis T Nichols Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Lincoln 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 Lincoln. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.