Foundations that fund organizations in Rangeley, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rangeley nonprofits
28 private foundations gave $972K to Rangeley organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 28 that say either way accept applications.
64 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rangeley around $8,400. 8 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 28
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 28 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rangeley
- $972K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 64
- Typical median grant
- $8,400
- Based in ME
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rangeley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research | Phillips, ME | 1 | $333K | $333K | Yes | General operating support |
| Oppenheim Family Fund Inc | New York, NY | 7 | $140K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose |
| William J Cammack Foundation Co William D Cammack | Front Royal, VA | 8 | $73K | $10K | Yes | General purposes |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | Campaign / fundraising plan |
| Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation | Skowhegan, ME | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Support for construction of new childcare development cente… |
| The 1830 Family Foundation 2138-00-42 | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $48K | $20K | Preselected only | Headwaters program; General charitable purposes; Outdoor heritage museum |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 11 | $43K | $2,000 | Yes | 2025 Child Development Center Donation (1 of 2); 2025 Food Pantry Donation; 2025 Festival and Parade Donation |
| The Blueflash Foundation C/O Mr Paul Grassfield | Brooklyn, NY | 5 | $26K | $5,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Tu Clause 3rd Wo Ellis Gimbel | Madison, CT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General fund |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Horizon Foundation Inc | Rockport, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General Support |
| John T Gorman Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Essential food support to vulnerable residents |
| Mildred H McEvoy Foundation | Worcester, MA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Barbara and J Harrison Holman Charitable Trust | Otisfield, ME | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Public library |
| Thomas H and Nancy a Conway Charitable Trust | Boston, MA | 4 | $11K | $2,000 | Preselected only | General; Genernal |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To provide general support |
| Carroll Petrie Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Operating Support-Rangeley Friends of the Arts; Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society Operating Support |
| Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc | Dedham, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Lawrence H & Elizabeth S Dunlap Foundation C/O Liz Dayton | Eden Prairie, MN | 1 | $8,400 | $8,400 | Yes | Unrestricted - For Operations |
| Thalheimer-Eurich Charitable Fund Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | For general operating support |
| Lucia P Fulton Foundation | Boston, MA | 2 | $4,400 | $2,200 | Yes | For general use by charity |
| Harry T Wilks Family Foundation | Covington, KY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Inc | Keene, NH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Halle Family Foundation Inc C/O Edward a Halle Jr Esq | Upperco, MD | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| Gratz Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Contribution |
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 Rangeley, Maine?
Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research, Oppenheim Family Fund Inc, William J Cammack Foundation Co William D Cammack, Fidelity Foundation, Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation and 23 others reported grants to Rangeley 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 Rangeley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.