THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST
Portland, ME, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
01-0514859
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Old Bug Light Charitable Foundation, operating as a 501(c)(3), is a selective funder that does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants funds by invitation only. With a total of $200K awarded to 35 grantees in 2025, this foundation emphasizes relationship-based engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Maine Audubon Society
Falmouth, ME
$250K
11%
LEARNINGWORKS
PORTLAND, ME
$231K
10%
FRIENDS OF CONGRESS SQUARE PARK
Portland, ME
$185K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST?
No. THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST give?
THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, New York, 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 THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST 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 THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST make each year?
In 2025, THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $200 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Maine Audubon Society, LEARNINGWORKS, and FRIENDS OF CONGRESS SQUARE PARK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST?
THE OLD BUG LIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O SPINNAKER TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.