Foundations that fund organizations in Phillips, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Phillips nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $28K to Phillips organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Phillips around $7,112. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Phillips
- $28K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $7,112
- Based in ME
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Phillips organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research | Phillips, ME | 2 | $14K | $7,112 | Yes | General operating support |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | To support middle school students making barn quilt murals |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 3 | $5,852 | $2,000 | Yes | Mount Abram School District; Fly Rod Crosby Trail; Food Pantry Donation |
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 Phillips, Maine?
Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research, Onion Foundation, Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation reported grants to Phillips 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 Phillips. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.