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University of Maine Foundation

University of Maine Foundation

Orono, ME, US
501(c)3
EIN
01-6011501
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
funder logo

University of Maine Foundation

Orono, ME, US
501(c)3
EIN
01-6011501
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1934

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The University of Maine Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking primarily within Maine, having distributed a total of $22.2 million across 22 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Fundraising and endowment management for the benefit of the University of Maine.
Total Funding Given

$22.2M

2024
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
32%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$18.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.5K
J
Jeffery N Mills
Board Member
D
Dorothy Foster Vachon
Board Member
C
Christopher P Keating
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to University of Maine Foundation?
No. University of Maine Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does University of Maine Foundation give?
University of Maine Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Georgia, and Connecticut. 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 University of Maine Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from University of Maine Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does University of Maine Foundation make each year?
In 2024, University of Maine Foundation awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $22.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did University of Maine Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, University of Maine Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM INC, TMS GLOBAL INC, and Kennebec Valley YMCA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to University of Maine Foundation?
University of Maine Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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