Foundations that fund organizations in Wilton, Maine
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wilton nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $117K to Wilton organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wilton around $3,000. 4 of these funders are based in Maine; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wilton
- $117K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in ME
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wilton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Foundation Inc C/O Robert C Rooke | Morristown, NJ | 4 | $90K | $18K | Preselected only | Education; Environment; Religious |
| Dorothy S Waugh Rvoc Tr 0720199 As Amd 082419 | Bangor, ME | 1 | $8,115 | $8,115 | Preselected only | General funds |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation | Farmington, ME | 4 | $7,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 2025 Program Donation; Blueberry Festival; Food Pantry Donation |
| Franklin County Bjorn Foundation Inc | Farmington, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Provide food |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Campership |
| Wc and Ej Thornton Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | education |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Wilton, Maine?
Charles Foundation Inc C/O Robert C Rooke, Dorothy S Waugh Rvoc Tr 0720199 As Amd 082419, Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation, Franklin County Bjorn Foundation Inc, Bangor Savings Bank Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Wilton 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 Wilton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.