Foundations that fund organizations in Monroe, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Monroe nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $126K to Monroe organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Monroe around $5,483. 1 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Monroe
- $126K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,483
- Based in ME
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Monroe organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $115K | $115K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Ella B McKenney Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,483 | $5,483 | Preselected only | Benefit of the poor |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| The Cappetta Family Foundationinc | Solana Beach, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Social justice |
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 Monroe, Maine?
Elmina B Sewall Foundation, Ella B McKenney Trust, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, The Cappetta Family Foundationinc reported grants to Monroe 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 Monroe. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.