Rural Futures Fund
Portland, ME, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-8797462
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Portland, ME, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-8797462
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Rural Futures Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives primarily in Maine, having distributed a total of $193.7K across 58 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Rural Futures Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAINE YOUTH ALLIANCE
$397.5K
9%
CHEWONKI FOUNDATION INC
$318.4K
8%
Maine Seacoast Mission
$317.4K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Rural Futures Fund?
No. Rural Futures Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Rural Futures Fund give?
Rural Futures Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Maine. 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 Rural Futures Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Rural Futures Fund fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Rural Futures Fund make each year?
In 2024, Rural Futures Fund awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $194 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Rural Futures Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Rural Futures Fund awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include MAINE YOUTH ALLIANCE, CHEWONKI FOUNDATION INC, and Maine Seacoast Mission. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Rural Futures Fund?
Rural Futures Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.