Camden Area Senior Assistance

CAMDEN, ME EIN: 01-0248064

Camden Area Senior Assistance is a private foundation located in Camden, Maine, established in 1941. The organization provides direct financial assistance to needy individuals in the Maine towns of Camden, Hope, Lincolnville, and Rockport. It is also known as Camden Home for Senior Citizens.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

-1.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$125K

-1.7% YoY

Grant Count

105

-14.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+15.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Camden Area Senior Assistance provides financial support to needy individuals in its service area, with funding directed toward essential needs including:

Groceries
Real estate taxes
Heating oil and firewood
Rent and utilities
Home improvement
Medical costs
Biobricks

The foundation also provides financial support to area nonprofit organizations that align with its mission by providing food, medical care, and other assistance to the individuals served.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Camden Area Senior Assistance funds exclusively in four Maine towns:

Camden
Hope
Lincolnville
Rockport

Grant Distribution by State

Maine $336K (100%)

States

Maine

Cities

CamdenHopeLincolnvilleLincolnville CenterLinconvilleLuncolnvilleRocklandRockportWest Rockport

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending May 2024:

Total Assets: $1,881,012
Total Revenues: $140,496
Total Expenses: $153,259
Total Giving: $125,497

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$1,846,168	$1,881,012	$1,886,351
Revenue	$128,004	$140,496	$-4,761
Expenses	$162,848	$153,259	$219,620
Qualifying Distributions	$150,092	$129,829	$212,570
Net Investment Income	$110,623	$128,286	$104,774
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Ball Kathy ($1,500), Brown Edith ($1,500), Carle Robert Judy ($1,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Albano Michael Lincolnville, ME	Groceries	$500
Ball Kathy Camden, ME	Groceries	$1,500
Ballou Jr Richard Lincolnville, ME	Groceries	$1,000
Berry Charles Camden, ME	Groceries	$500
Brown Edith Camden, ME	Groceries	$1,500
Carle Robert Judy Hope, ME	Real estate taxes	$1,000
Carle Robert Judy Hope, ME	Groceries	$1,500
Carroll Dorothy Rockport, ME	Groceries	$1,500
Clark Marguerite Camden, ME	Groceries	$1,500
Conrad Jeff Camden, ME	Groceries	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Becky Johnson	Trustee	1	$400
Dody Urquia	Trustee	1	$350
Jean Payne	Secretary/Treas	9	$14,900
Brian Powers	Trustee	1	$150
Elaine Davis	Trustee	1	$500
Steven Bowman	Trustee	1	$200
Sam Jones	Past President	—	—
Marie Berry	Trustee	1	$450
Richard Lane	Trustee	1	$300
Rosemary Winslow	Trustee	1	$250
Tom Jackson	Vice President	2	$250
Gregg Haining	President	1	$450
Beth Ward	Trustee	1	$450

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Camden Area Senior Assistance fund?

Camden Area Senior Assistance provides financial support to needy individuals in its service area, with funding directed toward essential needs including: • Groceries • Real estate taxes • Heating oil and firewood • Rent and utilities • Home improvement • Medical costs • Biobricks The foundation also provides financial support to area nonprofit organizations that align with its mission by providing food, medical care, and other assistance to the individuals served.

How do I apply for a grant from Camden Area Senior Assistance?

**Grant Amounts:** Individual grants typically range from $250 to $2,125, with a maximum support cap of $2,500 per individual. This cap can be exceeded in extraordinary circumstances. **Grant Activity:** In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation made approximately 180 grants to approximately 85 annual recipients. **Grantees:** Known grantees include Camden Area District Nursing Association.