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Fore River Foundation

Fore River Foundation

Portland, ME, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
01-0421912
Private Foundation
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Fore River Foundation

Portland, ME, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
01-0421912
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

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The Fore River Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $1.5 million in grants paid to 153 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.5M

2024
Grantees funded
153
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

87

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Charlotte R Quesada
Board Member
K
Kate Davis Baxter
Board Member
E
Emily P Quesada
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Fore River Foundation?
No. Fore River Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Fore River Foundation give?
Fore River Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, California, and New York. 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 Fore River Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Fore River Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Fore River Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Fore River Foundation awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Fore River Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Fore River Foundation awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include Friends of Acadia, EARTHJUSTICE, and TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Fore River Foundation?
Fore River Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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