Foundations that fund organizations in Lisbon, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lisbon nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $72K to Lisbon organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lisbon around $3,601. 6 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lisbon
- $72K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $3,601
- Based in ME
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lisbon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Augusta, ME | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Health Advocacy Grant |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $9,500 | $9,500 | Yes | To provide general support |
| Wimmer Frank E Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $4,983 | $4,983 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Alfred M Senter Fund Trust | Bath, ME | 1 | $3,601 | $3,601 | Yes | Program support |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| Eugen Friedlaender Foundation Inc | Auburn, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Toi support tax exempt charitable |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Scholarship Grant |
| Hoyt Charitable Foundation F Sherman Hoyt & | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Lisbon, Maine?
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc, Elmina B Sewall Foundation, Onion Foundation, Wimmer Frank E Pfdn, The Alfred M Senter Fund Trust and 4 others reported grants to Lisbon 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 Lisbon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.