Foundations that fund organizations in Swans Island, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Swans Island nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $17K to Swans Island organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Swans Island around $4,000. 1 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Swans Island
- $17K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in ME
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Swans Island organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Onion Foundation | Auburn, ME | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | To support youth arts education programs |
| Beard Family Charitable Trust John E Beard Trustee | Wayland, MA | 3 | $2,800 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Newman Family Foundation Inc | Garden City, NY | 3 | $1,500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Swans Island, Maine?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Onion Foundation, Beard Family Charitable Trust John E Beard Trustee, The Newman Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Swans Island 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 Swans Island. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.