Foundations that fund organizations in Norway, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Norway nonprofits
24 private foundations gave $1.1M to Norway organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 24 that say either way accept applications.
38 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Norway around $5,000. 14 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 24
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 24 that state a policy
- Dollars to Norway
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 38
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 58%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Norway organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $400K | $400K | Yes | Land / building acquisition |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 4 | $276K | $35K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Fred W Sanborn Trust Upar 5 | Toledo, OH | 1 | $80K | $80K | Preselected only | General operating purposes |
| Schiavi Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 4 | $60K | $15K | Preselected only | General Operating Support |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 4 | $52K | $13K | Yes | 2024 nourishment grant; Maine network of community food councils; 2024 movement grant |
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Augusta, ME | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Peer-led Recovery Support for Rural Communities in Western… |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 3 | $47K | $17K | Yes | To provide general support; To support community arts programs; To expand nature learning with the Roberts Farm Experientia… |
| New Balance Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General support |
| Clif Family Foundation | St Helena, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Transform Food Systems |
| William P Wharton Trust UW Art 2(d) | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Maude Kaemmerling Trust Co Norway Savings Bank | Portland, ME | 1 | $7,547 | $7,547 | Preselected only | Supplement library programs |
| Brook Family Foundation | Norway, ME | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Preselected only | Cancer wellness program; Community theater donation |
| Stifler Family Foundation | Brookline, MA | 3 | $7,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Educational |
| 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… |
| Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust | Casco, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support |
| The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation | South Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Maine grants |
| Rosse Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Framingham, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Morris David Dornfeld Foundation | Port Clyde, ME | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted Grant |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Food Pantry Donation |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Cte scholarship |
| Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer | Augusta, ME | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Essential Power LLC | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Provide Christmas to low-income families |
| Knowles Leonora H Trust a | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Tom and Kate Chappell Family Foundation | Kennebunk, ME | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General |
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 Norway, Maine?
Fidelity Foundation, Elmina B Sewall Foundation, Fred W Sanborn Trust Upar 5, Schiavi Family Foundation, Quimby Family Foundation and 19 others reported grants to Norway 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 Norway. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.