Foundations that fund organizations in Standish, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Standish nonprofits
29 private foundations gave $212K to Standish organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 29 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Standish around $3,181. 15 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 29
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 29 that state a policy
- Dollars to Standish
- $212K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $3,181
- Based in ME
- 52%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Standish organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Cassidy Foundation C/O Robert B Woodman | Biddeford, ME | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Required distribution |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $33K | $16K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Protein Foundation | Yarmouth, ME | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Salvation Army summer camp for youth ages 7-17 with purpose… |
| G L Connolly Foundation | Moraga, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Education |
| Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr | Safety Harbor, FL | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Global education |
| John Sage Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | 2025 grant award |
| Narragansett Number One Foundation | Bar Mills, ME | 1 | $7,220 | $7,220 | Yes | 1) support program that brings older |
| Worthington Scholarship Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships - C Christiansen, A Vasquez |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Lillian M Baker Trust Portland Trust Co LLC | Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Helen F Wylie Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Jae S Lim Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | 2024-25 Bonny Eagle Math & Science Prizes PROGRAM |
| Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust | Lowell, MA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Attn: Mrs. Elizabeth Schran - Assist 2 students from Maine… |
| The Blais Foundation C/O Blaisco LLC | Shrewsbury, MA | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Yes | To provide scholarships. |
| Barbara Thorndike Wiggin Fund Portland Trust Co LLC | Portland, ME | 1 | $3,181 | $3,181 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Rosse Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Framingham, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Vera Grace Greenlaw Trust Portland Trust Co LLC | Portland, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Charitable Foundation | Westbrook, ME | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Purpose |
| Cora & Everett Harris Trust Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Calumet Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Grant - Higher Ed Exp |
| The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Programming support |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| Bean L Carl Scholarship Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Reny Charitable Foundation | Newcastle, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Shaw Brothers Family Foundation Inc | Gorham, ME | 2 | $750 | $375 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Murray Family Foundation Patrica Murray Ttee | Standish, ME | 2 | $700 | $350 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Frederic E Skillings Trust UW | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation | Saco, ME | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Barr Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | To support the 2024 giving day - athletics |
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 Standish, Maine?
Barbara Cassidy Foundation C/O Robert B Woodman, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Protein Foundation, G L Connolly Foundation, Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr and 24 others reported grants to Standish 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 Standish. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.