Maine Community Foundation Inc
Maine Community Foundation Inc
Ellsworth, ME, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
01-0391479
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
Maine Community Foundation Inc
Ellsworth, ME, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
01-0391479
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
AI Summary
Maine Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Maine, having paid out a total of $57.6 million in grants to 2,523 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Statewide community foundation
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Populations
14
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
Heterosexuals
Intersex people
LGBTQ people
Men and boys
Women and girls
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAINE FARMLAND TRUST
$28M
7%
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
$7.2M
2%
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$4.6M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
1.2K
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Maine Community Foundation Inc?
No. Maine Community Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Maine Community Foundation Inc give?
Maine Community Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Massachusetts, and California. 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 Maine Community Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Maine Community Foundation Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Maine Community Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, Maine Community Foundation Inc awarded about 1,160 grants, totaling nearly $57.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Maine Community Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Maine Community Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 2,520 grantees. Recent grantees include MAINE FARMLAND TRUST, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, and FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Maine Community Foundation Inc?
Maine Community Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.