MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION
MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION
MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Maine Justice Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on supporting initiatives that promote justice in Maine. With a total of $3.8 million in grants paid to 16 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding is granted by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Maine Justice Foundation is to ensure access to justice for Mainers in need. We believe that access to justice is a basic human right that should be extended to all people, irrespective of one’s ability to pay for it.
Cause Areas
10
Courts
Foundations
Nonprofits
Antidiscrimination
Diversity and intergroup relations
Justice rights
Social rights
Health care access
Legal aid
Legal services
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Populations
13
Adults
Children and youth
Indigenous peoples
Multiracial people
People of African descent
People of Asian descent
People of European descent
People of Latin American descent
People of Middle Eastern descent
Heterosexuals
Intersex people
LGBTQ people
Economically disadvantaged people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PINE TREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC
$8.1M
41%
LEGAL SERVICES FOR MAINE ELDERS INC
$3.3M
17%
MAINE EQUAL JUSTICE PARTNERS
$3M
15%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$39.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION?
No. MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION give?
MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. 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 MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PINE TREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC, LEGAL SERVICES FOR MAINE ELDERS INC, and MAINE EQUAL JUSTICE PARTNERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION?
MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.