Foundations that fund organizations in Wales, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wales nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $147K to Wales organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wales around $3,000. 2 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wales
- $147K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in ME
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wales organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Spark Foundation | Weston, MA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General Support |
| Quest Foundation | Danville, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Irene M & Milton R Weed Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Camps for children with limb loss |
| The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc | Foxboro, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Youth Services |
| Fisher Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Igh Charitable Foundation Inc | Barnegat Light, NJ | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Support for children |
| McCauley Mills Organization | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General charitable fund contribution |
| Stuart & Martha Bindeman Charitable Trust | Chevy Chase, MD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Melmac Education Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Tgms scholarship |
| Orval and Susie Stewart Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable Gifts. |
| The Rcm&d Foundation | Hunt Valley, MD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Provide support for families |
| Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation C/O David Hirsch | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
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 Wales, Maine?
Inner Spark Foundation, Quest Foundation, Irene M & Milton R Weed Foundation, The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc, Fisher Charitable Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Wales 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 Wales. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.