Foundations that fund organizations in Skowhegan, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Skowhegan nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $1.1M to Skowhegan organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 24 that say either way accept applications.
42 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Skowhegan around $10K. 13 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 24 that state a policy
- Dollars to Skowhegan
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 42
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in ME
- 52%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Skowhegan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Balance Foundation | Boston, MA | 2 | $403K | $202K | Preselected only | General support |
| Henry P Kendall Foundation | Marion, MA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Expand capacity to manufacture upcycled nutritious grain ce… |
| John & Florence Higgins Trust | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $74K | $74K | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 1 | $65K | $65K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Black Point Preservation Fund |
| Charles a Dean Trust Dtd 3121913 | Waterville, ME | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 9 | $40K | $2,000 | Yes | Food Pantry Donation; 2025 Museum Annual Appeal Donation; 2025 Various Event Sponsorships |
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Augusta, ME | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Palliative and Hospice Continuum of Care |
| John T Gorman Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Pilot project to increase the availability of reliable tran… |
| William Philbrick Charitable Trust No 4 Ua | Brooklyn, OH | 3 | $27K | $11K | Yes | General operating |
| Mary C Brainard Trust | Dallas, TX | 3 | $23K | $7,657 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees | Woburn, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Conservation |
| Bridge to Work Foundation Inc C/O Jeanne Murphy | Camden, ME | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating expenses |
| Quimby Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | 2024 movement grant |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | To facilitate use of a new accessible trail by local reside… |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | A Continuum of Opportunity in Outdoor Education through Sko… |
| Roy G and Naomi Harmon Johnston Family Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 2 | $5,750 | $2,875 | Preselected only | General |
| The Next Generation Foundation | Crownsville, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship; Cte scholarship |
| Margaret Chase Smith Foundation | Portland, ME | 2 | $3,657 | $1,828 | Preselected only | Education - Provided 8 essay contest winners with amounts r…; Education Fund - School Trips to Library and Teacher Worksh… |
| Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Field planting at kennebec valley community college |
| The Ferland Family Foundation Inc | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General contribution |
| Jm Lazarus Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | 1 | $700 | $700 | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Freedom Rains Ministries | Farmington, ME | 1 | $500 | $500 | Not stated | Charitable support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes 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 Skowhegan, Maine?
New Balance Foundation, Henry P Kendall Foundation, John & Florence Higgins Trust, Elmina B Sewall Foundation, William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation and 20 others reported grants to Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.