Foundations that fund organizations in Stonington, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Stonington nonprofits
29 private foundations gave $648K to Stonington organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 29 that say either way accept applications.
50 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Stonington around $4,000. 10 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 29
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 29 that state a policy
- Dollars to Stonington
- $648K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 50
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in ME
- 34%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Stonington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $300K | $300K | Preselected only | General |
| Long Cove Foundation Inc C/O Ashford Advisors LLC Attn P Martin | Pittsford, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| W F Whitman Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | Live! for $5 Series |
| Eaton Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $35K | $18K | Preselected only | Further charitable purposes |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | Freeport, ME | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Wescustogo Foundation | Captiva, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General Support |
| Island Foundation Inc | Marion, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Eastern maine - em3c - year 3 |
| Hickrill Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 5 | $20K | $1,000 | Yes | Educational activities; General support; Cultural activities |
| Irving S Johnson and Alwyn N Johnson Family Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $19K | $9,500 | Yes | Unrestricted Gift; General Operations |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To provide general support |
| Marr-Anderson Family Foundation | Falmouth, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Eastern Maine Skippers Program |
| Becton Family Foundation Sheila Heatter Trustee | Homosassa, FL | 6 | $9,500 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | 4 | $9,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Tynan Family Charitable Trust Cate O'Dwyer Trustee | Litchfield, CT | 3 | $8,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | HIP Great Hall RenovationsProject Support to Create a Cultu… |
| Fisher Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Yes | Food security programs; Eastern maine skippers program |
| James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust C/O Jeff Jacobs | West Bath, ME | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Yes | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs |
| Simmons Foundation - Perkinsthompson | Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Education andWorkforce DevelopmentPrograms |
| Radke Family Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General charitable purposes |
| The Gb Knecht Foundation C/O Donna Madonna | Blue Hill, ME | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Bonnell Cove Foundation | Groton, CT | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Environmental & safety at sea |
| Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Canton, OH | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | School Pantries and Backpack Meal Kits |
| Norman Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Preselected only | Environmental programs; Education programs |
| The William G Pomeroy Foundation | Syracuse, NY | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 | Yes | National register |
| Eleanor F Stich Recreational Trust C/O Camden National Bank | Portland, ME | 2 | $1,022 | $511 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Middlecott Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Hal F & Desire G Reynolds Family Charitable Trust | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| The Thomas B Stanley Jr and Ruth B Stanley Family Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Rodricks Foundation Inc | Deer Isle, ME | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General purposes |
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 Stonington, Maine?
Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004, Long Cove Foundation Inc C/O Ashford Advisors LLC Attn P Martin, W F Whitman Family Foundation Inc, Eaton Foundation, Elmina B Sewall Foundation and 24 others reported grants to Stonington 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 Stonington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.