Foundations that fund organizations in Strong, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Strong nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $19K to Strong organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Strong around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Strong
- $19K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in ME
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Strong organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Foundation Inc C/O Robert C Rooke | Morristown, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Religious |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 3 | $7,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 2025 Food Pantry Donation; Scholarship Awards; Food Pantry Donation |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
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 Strong, Maine?
Charles Foundation Inc C/O Robert C Rooke, Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation, Melmac Education Foundation reported grants to Strong 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 Strong. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.