Foundations that fund organizations in Needham, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Needham nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $7,040 to Needham organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Needham around $1,800. 0 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Needham
- $7,040
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $1,800
- Based in ME
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Needham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation | Beltsville, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose |
| The Gershwind Family Foundation C/O Milbank J Soojian | New York, NY | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Aptargroup Charitable Foundation | Crystal Lake, IL | 1 | $240 | $240 | Yes | 052 Cancer Research |
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 Needham, Maine?
The Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation, The Gershwind Family Foundation C/O Milbank J Soojian, Aptargroup Charitable Foundation reported grants to Needham 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 Needham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.