Foundations that fund organizations in Mars Hill, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mars Hill nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $118K to Mars Hill organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mars Hill around $7,600. 1 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mars Hill
- $118K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $7,600
- Based in ME
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mars Hill organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rodney and Mary Barton Smith Family Foundation | Carmel, CA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Contribution supporting charitable organization's exempt pu… |
| Warman Scholarship Fund Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $7,600 | $7,600 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Atlantic Charitable Fund C/O Alan J Pethick | Beaufort, SC | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Support for homeless, domestic violence, and substance abus… |
| Fisher Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Volunteer recruitment and retention |
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 Mars Hill, Maine?
The Rodney and Mary Barton Smith Family Foundation, Warman Scholarship Fund Pfdn, Atlantic Charitable Fund C/O Alan J Pethick, Fisher Charitable Foundation reported grants to Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.