Foundations that fund organizations in Wicasset, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wicasset nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $11K to Wicasset organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wicasset around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wicasset
- $11K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in ME
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wicasset organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Foundation C/O Heidi Lehner Corient Private Wealth | Boston, MA | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | To fund charitable mission of charitable organization - ann… |
| Ress Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Ancient Ones of Maine | Union, ME | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | Educ |
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 Wicasset, Maine?
The Orchard Foundation C/O Heidi Lehner Corient Private Wealth, Ress Family Foundation, Ancient Ones of Maine reported grants to Wicasset 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 Wicasset. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.