Foundations that fund organizations in Monhegan, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Monhegan nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $93K to Monhegan organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Monhegan around $5,000. 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 Monhegan
- $93K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Monhegan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wyeth Foundation | Chadds Ford, PA | 2 | $55K | $28K | Preselected only | Supportvolunteer fire department; Support organization in caring for 350 acres of landand tra… |
| The Fiona and Rick True Charitable Trust (fka the Tony McLellan Charitable Trust) | Stamford, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | As per recipient's designated purpose |
| Lida P Underhill Trust | Dallas, TX | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Monhegan Museum of Art & History Operating Support |
| Libra Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Tom and Kate Chappell Family Foundation | Kennebunk, ME | 3 | $3,250 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Lunder Foundation C/O Kenilworth Inc | Portland, ME | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Art museum |
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 Monhegan, Maine?
The Wyeth Foundation, The Fiona and Rick True Charitable Trust (fka the Tony McLellan Charitable Trust), Lida P Underhill Trust, Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust, Libra Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Monhegan 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 Monhegan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.