Foundations that fund organizations in Manchester, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Manchester nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $207K to Manchester organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Manchester around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Manchester
- $207K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Manchester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Augusta, ME | 2 | $75K | $38K | Yes | Treatment, Recovery, Education, Advocacy for Teens with SUD…; Health Advocacy Grant |
| The Goldstone Family Foundation | Ridgefield, CT | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General use |
| Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Augusta, ME | 2 | $24K | $12K | Preselected only | Annual Support; WindowDressers Program |
| Cain Family 2022 Charitable Trust | Reno, NV | 2 | $12K | $5,750 | Preselected only | Unrestricted; based upon need & charitable activities |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | To provide general support |
| D & M Genzman Family Foundation Trust | Toledo, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| The Bloom Foundation Inc | Morristown, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Maine Dental Association Charitable Foundation | Manchester, ME | 1 | $1,502 | $1,502 | Yes | Access to care |
| The Lazard Charitable Foundation C/O Lazard Freres & Co LLC | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Savannah, GA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Disabled veterans |
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 Manchester, Maine?
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc, The Goldstone Family Foundation, Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation, Cain Family 2022 Charitable Trust, Onion Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Manchester 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 Manchester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.