Foundations that fund organizations in South Bristol, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for South Bristol nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $172K to South Bristol organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to South Bristol around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to South Bristol
- $172K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to South Bristol organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Family Foundation Inc | Damariscotta, ME | 2 | $151K | $75K | Preselected only | Support of operations; Elementary school enrichment programs |
| Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation | Bar Harbor, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable support |
| Harold and Anne Berry Family Founda | Teton Village, WY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Drukker Foundation | Upper Montclair, NJ | 2 | $2,600 | $1,300 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation | South Bristol, ME | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support of operations |
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 Bristol, Maine?
Burns Family Foundation Inc, Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation, Harold and Anne Berry Family Founda, Drukker Foundation, Bangor Savings Bank Foundation and 1 others reported grants to South Bristol 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 Bristol. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.