Ancient Ones of Maine
Ancient Ones of Maine is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Union, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1K.
Ancient Ones of Maine at a glance
In short: Ancient Ones of Maine gave $1K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $483.333), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,450
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $483
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $32,411
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ancient Ones of Maine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lincoln County Historical Society ($800). Together the top 3 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ancient Ones of Maine gives
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $1K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Historical Society Wicasset, ME | EDUC | $800 |
| Old Fort Western Historical Assn Augusta, ME | EDUC | $550 |
| Sportsman Alliance of Maine Augusta, ME | EDUC | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,411 | $28,767 | $25,796 | $1,450 | 3 | $1,450 | $1,542 |
| 2023 | $29,440 | $22,331 | $22,298 | $1,312 | 3 | $1,312 | $1,448 |
| 2022 | $29,406 | $20,382 | $14,976 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,300 | $1,315 |
| 2021 | $24,000 | $920 | $6,519 | — | — | — | $1,320 |
| 2020 | $29,599 | $15,906 | $9,797 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ancient Ones of Maine reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ancient Ones of Maine is led by Tina Breton, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tina Breton
President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Hamilton
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Anderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Douglas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krystle Bouck
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Merilyn Littlefield (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kim Brooks (2023) — V-President
- Former: Richard Jerolmon (2023) — President
- Former: Nick Salvati (2022) — President
- Former: Charles Oakes (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: David Bryant (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Raymond Hamilton (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ancient Ones of Maine
How much does Ancient Ones of Maine give each year?
Ancient Ones of Maine gave $1K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 3 grants.
What is Ancient Ones of Maine's typical grant size?
Ancient Ones of Maine's median grant in 2024 was $550, and its average grant was $483, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ancient Ones of Maine give grants?
Ancient Ones of Maine gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, ME (2 grants).
Does Ancient Ones of Maine give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ancient Ones of Maine's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educ" (3 grants).
How large is Ancient Ones of Maine?
Ancient Ones of Maine reported $32K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Ancient Ones of Maine?
Ancient Ones of Maine is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Union, ME. It holds $32K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ancient Ones of Maine's EIN?
Ancient Ones of Maine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0487080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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