Foundations that fund organizations in Pittsfield, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pittsfield nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $510K to Pittsfield organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pittsfield around $22K. 2 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pittsfield
- $510K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $22K
- Based in ME
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pittsfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cianbro Charitable Foundation | Pittsfield, ME | 3 | $261K | $73K | Yes | Education |
| John W Manson Trust | Brooklyn, OH | 2 | $100K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Savage Family Foundation | Needham, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General Charitable |
| Partridge a L & O D U Agt Dtd 10 20 59 | Dallas, TX | 1 | $36K | $36K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $23K | $11K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Sanger M Cook Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Eliz Parks Fund Bo Univ Ladies Aid | Dallas, TX | 1 | $9,914 | $9,914 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Reny Charitable Foundation | Newcastle, ME | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Nelson Talbott Foundation | Washington, DC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General needs or purpose |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
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 Pittsfield, Maine?
Cianbro Charitable Foundation, John W Manson Trust, Savage Family Foundation, Partridge a L & O D U Agt Dtd 10 20 59, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc and 5 others reported grants to Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.