Foundations that fund organizations in Waldo, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waldo nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $15K to Waldo organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waldo around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Waldo
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in ME
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waldo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | The Learning Landscape: An Outdoor Classroom for Belfast Ar… |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Cte scholarship |
| Rjm Stein Family Foundation | Belfast, ME | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | To continue programs & services |
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 Waldo, Maine?
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust, Bangor Savings Bank Foundation, Melmac Education Foundation, Rjm Stein Family Foundation reported grants to Waldo 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 Waldo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.