Foundations that fund organizations in Turner, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Turner nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $242K to Turner organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Turner around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Turner
- $242K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ME
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Turner organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Turner, ME | 1 | $110K | $110K | Preselected only | To provide financial support to the organization |
| Arkwright Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | General operating support |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $28K | $14K | Preselected only | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt… |
| Dorothy Ames Trust | Brooklyn, OH | 2 | $9,879 | $4,939 | Yes | General operating |
| Schiavi Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General Operating Support |
| Sheaffer Lewis J Community Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Augusta, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Comprehensive Vision Screener |
| John D McGonagle Foundation Inc | Newington, NH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Hanafin Foundation Inc | Annandale, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Educational club programming |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $3,741 | $3,741 | Yes | 2024 moose season |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Reny Charitable Foundation | Newcastle, ME | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $40 | $40 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Turner, Maine?
Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc, Arkwright Foundation, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc, Dorothy Ames Trust, Schiavi Family Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Turner 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 Turner. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.