Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine
Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine is a private foundation, based in South Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3K.
Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine at a glance
In short: Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine gave $3K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $341.625), mostly in Maine. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,733
- -21.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $342
- +57.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $175
- Total assets
- $17,921
- -65.3% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Maine (94% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was South Portland Baseball Boosters ($1K). Together the top 8 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine gives
- In 2022 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $3K (2021). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Portland Baseball Boosters South Portland, ME | Operations | $1,200 |
| Bates College Lewiston, ME | Operations | $500 |
| Portland Community Squash Portland, ME | Operations | $480 |
| U Me School of Law Portland, ME | Operations | $250 |
| Cycle for Survival New York, NY | Operations | $100 |
| University of Maine Orono, ME | Operations | $100 |
| Street Squash New York, NY | Operations | $53 |
| Maine Justice Foundation Augusta, ME | Operations | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17,921 | $2,219 | $3,032 | $2,733 | 8 | $2,733 | — | $1,713 |
| 2021 | $51,647 | $120,667 | $4,214 | $3,475 | 16 | $3,475 | $47,584 | $1,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine is led by Peter Carlisle, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Peter Carlisle
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Aidan Carlisle
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Justine Carlisle
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine
How much does Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine give each year?
Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine gave $3K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $3K across 16 grants.
What is Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine's typical grant size?
Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine's median grant in 2022 was $175, and its average grant was $342, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine give grants?
Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine gives mostly in Maine: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (8 grants).
Who are Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine's largest grantees?
Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine's largest 2022 grantees include South Portland Baseball Boosters ($1,200), Bates College ($500) and Portland Community Squash ($480), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine?
Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine reported $18K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine's EIN?
Carlisle Family Foundation a Maine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4062264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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 2021–2022
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