Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation
The Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. In 2025, it gave $319,279 through 17 grants, all to recipients in Maine. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation gave $319K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Maine. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $319,279
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,781
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $3,904,912
- +12.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 31, Portland, ME 04112-0031
Phone: (207) 772-3761
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was USM Foundation ($75K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 88 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to organizations in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2019) to $319K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $319K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USM Foundation Portland, ME | Fundraising for University | $75,279 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | General Purpose | $19,000 |
| Preble Street Portland, ME | General Purpose | $19,000 |
| Maine Medical Center Portland, ME | General Purose | $19,000 |
| St Albans Episcopal Church Cap Elizabeth, ME | General Purpose | $19,000 |
| Portland Symphony Orchestra Portland, ME | General Purpose | $19,000 |
| Portland Widows Wood Society Portland, ME | General Purpose | $16,500 |
| United Recovery Fund Portland, ME | General Purpose | $16,500 |
| Portland Public Library Portland, ME | General Purpose | $16,500 |
| Falmouth Memorial Library Falmouth, ME | General Purpose | $16,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,904,912 | $739,511 | $386,550 | $319,279 | 17 | $343,706 | $709,972 | $356,700 |
| 2024 | $3,471,116 | $637,996 | $359,175 | $303,637 | 17 | $316,081 | $599,183 | $329,024 |
| 2023 | $3,192,461 | $261,833 | $339,703 | $293,975 | 17 | $322,028 | $241,301 | $287,968 |
| 2022 | $3,234,297 | $209,362 | $347,891 | $293,226 | 17 | $305,014 | $174,616 | $291,566 |
| 2021 | $3,374,086 | $321,351 | $335,103 | $281,053 | 20 | $286,897 | $277,358 | $320,974 |
| 2020 | $3,387,798 | $268,259 | $260,911 | $216,207 | 18 | — | $247,028 | $248,702 |
| 2019 | $3,388,133 | $153,543 | $253,234 | $211,635 | 18 | — | $132,636 | $230,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $357K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including social services, conservation, arts and culture, and libraries. For example, Preble Street says it provides services and advocates for solutions related to homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty. Maine Coast Heritage Trust says it advances conservation of lands and waters in Maine, while Portland Public Library describes itself as a cultural center connecting people with resources, ideas, and information.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $319,279. Grants ranged from $11,500 to $75,279, with a median grant of $16,500. The largest grant was $75,279 to USM Foundation for “fundraising for university.” Other notable grants included $19,000 each to Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Preble Street, Maine Medical Center, St Albans Episcopal Church, and Portland Symphony Orchestra; and $16,500 each to Portland Widows Wood Society, United Recovery Fund, Portland Public Library, and Falmouth Memorial Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists HM Payson Co, Verrill Dana, and David Rines as trustees.
Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hm Payson Co
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$28K (2019) → $37K (2025)
Verrill Dana
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$9K (2019) → $0 (2025)
David Rines
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne Stanley (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $37K, to HM Payson CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation
How much does Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation give each year?
Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation gave $319K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $304K across 17 grants.
What is Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $16,500, and its average grant was $18,781, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation give grants?
Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (11 grants) and Falmouth, ME (2 grants).
Does Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include USM Foundation ($75,279), Maine Coast Heritage Trust ($19,000) and Preble Street ($19,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation?
Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $344K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $357K (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 does Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including social services, conservation, arts and culture, and libraries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6254411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/anne-r-henry-charitable-foundation-morg_245b1429cf1240ca92c1422c2e4bde58
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