Foundations that fund organizations in Phippsburg, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Phippsburg nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $116K to Phippsburg organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Phippsburg around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Phippsburg
- $116K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in ME
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Phippsburg organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc | Phippsburg, ME | 2 | $68K | $34K | Yes | Ambulance Monitors; Fire Department Facilities |
| Winslow-Johnson Scholarship Trust | Bath, ME | 1 | $29K | $29K | Yes | Post-secondary education |
| Charles L Read Foundation C/O Saul Eisenberg Treasurer | Bayshore, NY | 8 | $16K | $1,750 | Yes | Purchase of capital items; Purcase of capital items |
| Wendell Family Foundation | San Ramon, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted for 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 Phippsburg, Maine?
McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund Inc, Winslow-Johnson Scholarship Trust, Charles L Read Foundation C/O Saul Eisenberg Treasurer, Wendell Family Foundation, Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation reported grants to Phippsburg 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 Phippsburg. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.