MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST
PORTLAND, ME, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
01-0496879
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
PORTLAND, ME, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
01-0496879
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST is a 501(c)(3) foundation that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the trust paid a total of $646K in grants to 202 grantees, focusing on supporting various causes within the foundations sector. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Was this helpful?
This summary is AI-generated from ChatGPT. It’s meant to be helpful, but isn’t always perfect.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems


Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

United Way of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
$82.5K
2%

MaineHealth
Portland, ME
$35K
< 1%

Wayside Food Programs
Portland, ME
$24K
< 1%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.


Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST?
Yes. MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST 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 MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST give?
MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Connecticut, 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 MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $646 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 200 grantees. Recent grantees include United Way of Southern Maine, MaineHealth, and Wayside Food Programs. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST’s website.
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)