Foundations that fund organizations in Port Clyde, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Port Clyde nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $121K to Port Clyde organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Port Clyde around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Port Clyde
- $121K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Port Clyde organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom and Kate Chappell Family Foundation | Kennebunk, ME | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General |
| The Wyeth Foundation | Chadds Ford, PA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Support aquatic educationprograms |
| Herbert Harris Tr Bo Ridge Ch Portland Trust Co LLC | Portland, ME | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general support |
| The Josetta Fund | Boston, MA | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Religious and spiritual |
| The Borman Family Foundation | Oakland, ME | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Educational programming; Marshall Point Lighthouse, shoreline restoration |
| James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust C/O Jeff Jacobs | West Bath, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs |
| Pamela Whitcomb Larsen Foundation | Delmont, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Lois Chiles Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| John Sage Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | 2025 grant award |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Campership |
| Four Lanes Trust | Washington, DC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | educational programs support |
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 Port Clyde, Maine?
Tom and Kate Chappell Family Foundation, The Wyeth Foundation, Herbert Harris Tr Bo Ridge Ch Portland Trust Co LLC, The Josetta Fund, The Borman Family Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Port Clyde 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 Port Clyde. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.