Foundations that fund organizations in Patten, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Patten nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $359K to Patten organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Patten around $20K. 4 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Patten
- $359K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in ME
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Patten organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 2 | $175K | $88K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $100K | $50K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Gloria C Mackenzie Foundation Inc | Miramar Beach, FL | 2 | $51K | $26K | Yes | Charitable purposes |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library and Community Cent… |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | 2024 movement grant |
| Machias Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Machias, ME | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Program Support Grant |
| The Edward Marthann Samek Foundation | Newtown Square, PA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Patten, Maine?
Elmina B Sewall Foundation, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Gloria C Mackenzie Foundation Inc, Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust, Quimby Family Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Patten 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 Patten. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.