Foundations that fund organizations in Solon, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Solon nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $384K to Solon organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Solon around $25K. 3 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Solon
- $384K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in ME
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Solon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $325K | $325K | Yes | Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels |
| Protein Foundation | Yarmouth, ME | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Shelter homeless needy women |
| The McCance Foundation | North Scituate, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Sukeforth Family Foundation | South China, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General Operating Support |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Food Pantry 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 Solon, Maine?
The Schmidt Family Foundation, Protein Foundation, The McCance Foundation, The Sukeforth Family Foundation, Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation reported grants to Solon 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 Solon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.