Foundations that fund organizations in Madison, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Madison nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $29K to Madison organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Madison around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Madison
- $29K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in ME
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Madison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 4 | $10K | $2,500 | Yes | Bryan Donnelly + Ella Haynie 2025 Scholarship Award; Food Pantry Donation; Madison School District |
| Oak Grove School | East Vassalboro, ME | 1 | $4,084 | $4,084 | Yes | Aquaponics |
| Love Family Foundation Incorporated | Pittsburg, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| Reny Charitable Foundation | Newcastle, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Madison, Maine?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation, Oak Grove School, Love Family Foundation Incorporated, Melmac Education Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Madison 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 Madison. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.