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Maine foundations

There are 804foundations and grantmaking organizations in Maine. Combined, these Mainerfoundationsemploy 424 people, earn more than $568 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $5 billion.
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Types of foundations in Maine

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
619
$396,094,366
Grantmaking public charity foundations
61
$141,187,250
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
21
$248,848
Community foundations
19
$109,065,994
Corporate foundations
15
$21,990,600
Organizations supporting a single foundation
8
$2,228,237
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
1
$0
Foundation alliances and advocates
1
$4,377,561
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Foundations by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
419
$337,520,058
Bangor
62
$36,340,513
Lewiston, ME
38
$-1,238,073
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Job trends for Maine foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
492
1-10
40
11-25
3
26-100
5
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Maine

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
460
$250k to $1M
76
$1M to $5M
42
$5M to $25M
14
$25M to $100M
3
$100M+
2
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Directory of foundations in Maine

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1-20 of 804

Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

The Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research grants primarily to organizations that research, preserve, and promote the culture, history, art, and literature of indigenous people.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$50.6m
Employees
4
EIN
01-0524375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Southern Maine

United Way of Greater Portland ensures quality essential services, like affordable childcare, mental health counseling and elder care, and they also bring people together to help identify growing community needs and work toward innovative solutions.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$22.5m
Employees
53
EIN
01-0241767
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elmina B Sewall Foundation

The Elmina B Sewall Foundation is a Maine-based philanthropic organization that focuses on equity, animal welfare, and healthy communities.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$170.6m
Employees
9
EIN
01-0387404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elliotsville Foundation

Elliotville Plantation is a private foundation that makes grants to various organizations with the goal of supporting research, community discussions, presentations, publication of educational materials, and media relations.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$35.4m
Employees
1
EIN
13-4223002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF)

The Maine Health Access Foundation's mission is to promote access to quality health care, especially for those who are uninsured and underserved, and improve the health of everyone in Maine.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$144.3m
Employees
9
EIN
01-0535144
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John T. Gorman Foundation

To achieve the greatest impact, the Foundation has a special interest in strengthening families and helping communities provide them with the supports and opportunities they need to thrive.
Revenue
$13.3m
Assets
$214.1m
Employees
9
EIN
01-0498551
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Community Foundation

The Maine Community Foundation work in partnership with donors and other partners to build sustainable and vibrant communities for all Maine people.
Revenue
$108.7m
Assets
$732.2m
Employees
55
EIN
01-0391479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation

The Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds spiritual, health, and youth development programs for communities in Maine. It also provides a full service children's hospital to meet healthcare needs for children.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$17.3m
Employees
0
EIN
26-0472006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Caring Families

Caring Families is a private foundation that provides residential care and day habilitation programs for residents in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0525617
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pineland Farms

Pineland Farms is a 5,000-acre working farm in New Gloucester, Maine, offering education, recreation, and local food experiences while promoting sustainable agriculture.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
36
EIN
01-0538172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harold Alfond Foundation

The Harold Alfond Foundation is a private foundation located in Portland, ME that made 62 grants last year. Grantees include Colby College.
Revenue
$111.4m
Assets
$992.0m
Employees
0
EIN
22-3281672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation

The Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation is a private foundation that made 57 grants last year. Its trustees are Joan Alfond, Gregory Powell See General Explantn, and William Alfond. It is located in Portland, ME.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0421806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Joseph Healthcare Foundation

St Joseph Healthcare Foundation fundraises and plans for St. Joseph Hospital and related organizations, providing diversified holistic healthcare services in Bangor, ME.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$19.1m
Employees
0
EIN
22-2480149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Francis T. and Louise T. Nichols Foundation

Francis T. and Louise T. Nichols Foundation is a private foundation in Bangor, ME whose mission is: A private foundation whose trustee is True Calvin E.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0493311
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sandy River Charitable Foundation

The Sandy River Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Farmington, ME. Grantees include the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund. The foundation made 44 grants last year. Trustees are Archie W Berry JR, Nathanael W Berry, Jon W Berry.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$36.3m
Employees
0
EIN
52-2029911
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Melmac Education Foundation

The Melmac Education Foundation provides grants to organizations that work to help middle and high school students achieve their academic and career goals.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$45.0m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0390854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Protein Foundation

The Protein Foundation funds youth mentoring and Christian programs, conducting evaluations for grants, and made 43 grants last year, including to Root Cellar.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
1
EIN
06-1046591
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine

We enhance and promote Jewish Life and continuity locally, in Israel and throughout the world by providing and supporting diverse programs and services.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
90
EIN
01-0530420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Huber Foundation

The Huber Foundation is a private foundation located in Falmouth, ME. Its purpose is to generate investment income on assets held for that purpose. Last year it made 10 grants, including one to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$68.3m
Employees
1
EIN
21-0737062
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sam L Cohen Foundation

The Sam L Cohen Foundation is a private foundation located in Portland, ME that made 153 grants last year. Grantees include Maine Medical Center. Trustees are Jerome F Goldberg Esq, Edward K Simensky CPA, Jeffrey A Nathanson Esq.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$27.6m
Employees
3
EIN
20-2262822
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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