Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Freeport, ME, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
01-0387404
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Freeport, ME, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
01-0387404
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
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The Elmina B. Sewall Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that actively supports community and economic development, environmental initiatives, and health-related projects, with a total of $14.4 million in grants paid to 475 grantees in 2024. The foundation primarily funds in Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's grantmaking priorities.
Mission Statement
The Elmina B. Sewall Foundation (Sewall) is a private foundation that supports a culture of equity and interconnected well-being for people, animals, and the environment.
Cause Areas
4
Foundations
Community and economic development
Environment
Health
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Populations
9
Adults
Children and youth
Indigenous peoples
Multiracial people
People of African descent
People of Asian descent
People of European descent
People of Latin American descent
People of Middle Eastern descent
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SUNRISE COUNTY ECONOMIC COUNCIL
$2.7M
3%
Our Katahdin
$1.8M
2%
DOWNEAST LAKES LAND TRUST
$1.7M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
296
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Elmina B. Sewall Foundation?
Yes. Elmina B. Sewall Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does Elmina B. Sewall Foundation give?
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Elmina B. Sewall Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Elmina B. Sewall Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Elmina B. Sewall Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Elmina B. Sewall Foundation awarded about 300 grants, totaling nearly $14.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Elmina B. Sewall Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Elmina B. Sewall Foundation awarded grants to about 480 grantees. Recent grantees include SUNRISE COUNTY ECONOMIC COUNCIL, Our Katahdin, and DOWNEAST LAKES LAND TRUST. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Elmina B. Sewall Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Elmina B. Sewall Foundation’s website.