Foundation for Portland Public Schools
Foundation for Portland Public Schools
Portland, ME, US
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a.k.a FPPS
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
22-3179738
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Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
Foundation for Portland Public Schools
Portland, ME, US
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a.k.a FPPS
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
22-3179738
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•
•
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
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The Foundation for Portland Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Maine, with a total of $890.9K distributed among eight grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants 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 Foundation for Portland Public Schools is to be a catalyst for increased educational opportunities, achievement, and equity for all Portland Public Schools students and staff.
Cause Areas
21
Adult education
Early childhood education
Elementary and secondary education
Equal opportunity in education
Student services
Vocational education
Humanities
Performing arts
Public arts
Visual arts
Nature education
Outdoor education
Basic and emergency aid
Utility expense assistance
Rent and mortgage assistance
Youth services
Community service for youth
Mathematics
Physical and earth sciences
Technology
Foundations
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Populations
7
Children and youth
People of African descent
Hispanic/Latinx/of Latinx or Spanish-speaking descent
Families
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
Immigrants and migrants
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$1.8M
77%
PORTLAND STAGE COMPANY
$68.8K
3%
Portland Museum of Art
$68.8K
3%
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Key Impact Metrics
8K
Students served
2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Foundation for Portland Public Schools?
No. Foundation for Portland Public Schools does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Foundation for Portland Public Schools give?
Foundation for Portland Public Schools 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 Foundation for Portland Public Schools’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Foundation for Portland Public Schools fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $44 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Foundation for Portland Public Schools make each year?
In 2024, Foundation for Portland Public Schools awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $891 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Foundation for Portland Public Schools fund recently?
In 2025, Foundation for Portland Public Schools awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PORTLAND STAGE COMPANY, and Portland Museum of Art. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Foundation for Portland Public Schools?
Foundation for Portland Public Schools does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.