Foundations that fund organizations in South Berwick, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for South Berwick nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $262K to South Berwick organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to South Berwick around $5,000. 1 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to South Berwick
- $262K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 7%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to South Berwick organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Schleyer Foundation | Rye Beach, NH | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | General |
| Roger R Thompson Endowment Fbo Berwick Acad | Portsmouth, NH | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Gateway Fund 7522-Xxxxxx00049 | Boston, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Scholarship fund |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 5 | $24K | $7,000 | Yes | Fidelity matching gifts to education; Crosby matching gifts to education |
| F Roger Miller Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| John M Hopwood Irr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General support |
| Paul and Helen Goransson Charitable Foundation | Eliot, ME | 3 | $13K | $5,000 | Yes | Educational scholarship; Charitable contribution |
| The Richard Foundation | Orlando, FL | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Assist donee organization to achieve its charitable purpose |
| Jacbel Foundation | Dallas, TX | 2 | $6,400 | $3,200 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Wiggins Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Jochum-Moll Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General, unrestricted |
| The John Bickford Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| The Donna Anne Poulack Foundation | Stratham, NH | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Preselected only | General use |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
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 South Berwick, Maine?
The Schleyer Foundation, Roger R Thompson Endowment Fbo Berwick Acad, Gateway Fund 7522-Xxxxxx00049, Fidelity Foundation, F Roger Miller Trust and 10 others reported grants to South Berwick 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 South Berwick. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.