Foundations that fund organizations in North Berwick, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for North Berwick nonprofits
23 private foundations gave $232K to North Berwick organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 23 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to North Berwick around $5,000. 12 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 23
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 23 that state a policy
- Dollars to North Berwick
- $232K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 52%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to North Berwick organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hdr Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $46K | $46K | Yes | Chartiable |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Focused Communities Project |
| Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation | Clackamas, OR | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Arts |
| Sam L Cohen Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Operating support |
| Hiram N Perkins Tr F So Me Health Ca | Portland, ME | 2 | $10K | $5,103 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To provide general support |
| Hannaford Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Nah Foundation | Strafford, NH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Foundation for Seacoast Health | Portsmouth, NH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | 2025 Fall Responsive Grant |
| Schiavi Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General Operating Support |
| The Bauman Family Foundation Inc | Stuart, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable - community services |
| The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support for programs |
| Allen E & Patricia M Murray Foundation Trust | Syosset, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Marr-Anderson Family Foundation | Falmouth, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Bath House |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Bracy Memorial Trust Fund | Augusta, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General financialsupport |
| Fisher Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Feeding our neighbors: expanding access in a time of crisis… |
| Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation | Saco, ME | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The William J J Gordon Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation | South Portland, ME | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| Great Falls Family Foundation | Gorham, ME | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Matching gifts |
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 North Berwick, Maine?
Hdr Foundation, Elmina B Sewall Foundation, The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc, Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation, Sam L Cohen Foundation and 18 others reported grants to North Berwick 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 North Berwick. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.