Foundations that fund organizations in Old Town, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Old Town nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $412K to Old Town organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Old Town around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Old Town
- $412K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Old Town organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stone Foundation of New Jersey | Leonardo, NJ | 3 | $120K | $25K | Yes | General operating support; Special project |
| Wayfarer Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V | Portland, ME | 2 | $40K | $20K | Preselected only | Financial support |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | 2024 movement grant |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | To support Wabanaki traditional arts workshops |
| Reny Charitable Foundation | Newcastle, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Summer camps |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The William Penn Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Narragansett Number One Foundation | Bar Mills, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Provide general operating support to |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| Wilbur a and Helen L Park Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes of the |
| Gill Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Hitter Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General fundraising |
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 Old Town, Maine?
The Stone Foundation of New Jersey, Wayfarer Foundation, Elmina B Sewall Foundation, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, E Jane Sylvester Trust Article V and 11 others reported grants to Old Town 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 Old Town. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.