Foundations that fund organizations in Oakland, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oakland nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $159K to Oakland organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oakland around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oakland
- $159K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oakland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 3 | $80K | $20K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Oak Grove School | East Vassalboro, ME | 16 | $26K | $1,000 | Yes | Chem lab pump; Tech trade tools; Classroom office |
| Brooks Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General Support |
| Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Augusta, ME | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Annual Support; Event Support |
| Cecil B Day Foundation Inc | Norcross, GA | 1 | $9,500 | $9,500 | Yes | Evangelism, Ministry |
| The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust | Herndon, VA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | The grant will support general operations along with mainte… |
| The Borman Family Foundation | Oakland, ME | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | $5,000 land improvement and development; $2,000 rescue equi… |
| Waterville Area Women's Club | Waterville, ME | 4 | $3,481 | $850 | Yes | Girl up program; Children's programming - $1,000 and lost books - $29; General contribution |
| Rochkind Wagner Foundation | Morristown, NJ | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 | Preselected only | AP Achievement Awards in Math and Science |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| Bowden William H | Dallas, TX | 2 | $928 | $464 | Preselected only | Unrestricted 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 Oakland, Maine?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Oak Grove School, Brooks Family Foundation, Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation, Cecil B Day Foundation Inc and 6 others reported grants to Oakland 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 Oakland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.