Female Samaritan Association
Female Samaritan Association is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, and its 2024 filing states that association income is distributed to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations and may also be distributed directly to people the board determines need financial or other help.
Female Samaritan Association at a glance
In short: Female Samaritan Association gave $13K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $686.842), mostly in Maine. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,050
- +24.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $687
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $331,503
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 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 Female Samaritan Association
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The association states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 67 Havertys Way, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 797-4308
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Female Samaritan Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Opportunity Alliance ($5K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Maine. Listed recipients were in Portland, except Simple Gifts, which was in South Portland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Female Samaritan Association open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $908. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $16K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Alliance Portland, ME | General Fund | $4,800 |
| Salvation Army Portland, ME | General Fund | $1,550 |
| Preble Street Resource Portland, ME | General Fund | $800 |
| Root Cellar Portland, ME | General Fund | $650 |
| Through These Doors Portland, ME | General Fund | $650 |
| Wayside Soup Kitchen Portland, ME | General Fund | $500 |
| Project Feed Portland, ME | General Fund | $500 |
| Wayside Soup Kitchen Portland, ME | General Fund | $500 |
| Abba Portland, ME | General Fund | $450 |
| Cultivating Community Portland, ME | General Fund | $350 |
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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 | $331,503 | $16,310 | $17,748 | $13,050 | 19 | $13,462 | $11,441 | — |
| 2024 | $332,941 | $5,168 | $15,014 | $10,450 | 15 | $10,862 | $8,241 | $16,370 |
| 2023 | $342,787 | $5,205 | $19,931 | $15,650 | 16 | $16,037 | $8,312 | $16,847 |
| 2022 | $357,513 | $32,945 | $18,144 | $13,600 | 18 | $14,105 | $15,865 | $18,211 |
| 2021 | $342,712 | $17,010 | $20,327 | $15,430 | 20 | — | $11,976 | $17,330 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The association’s filing says it distributes income to organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and may provide help directly to people declared to be in need by its board. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied stated missions. Through These Doors describes its work as collaborating with local partners and people affected by abuse to promote safety and challenge systems of oppression and violence. Cultivating Community says it works to grow food justice in Greater Portland through education, resources, and opportunities to cultivate and share culturally familiar food. The Iris Network says it helps people who are visually impaired or blind attain independence and community integration.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the association gave $13,050 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $4,800, with a median grant of $350. The largest listed grants included $4,800 to Opportunity Alliance, $1,550 to Salvation Army, and $800 to Preble Street Resource, all in Portland, Maine; each was designated for the recipient’s general fund. Other listed grants included $650 to Through These Doors, $650 to Root Cellar, and $500 each to Wayside Soup Kitchen and Project Feed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Senore as President; Elaine York as 1st Vice President; Clare LaBrie as 2nd Vice President; Sandra Litcher as Secretary; Janet Romano as Corresponding Secretary; Margaret Haverty as Treasurer; Paulette Tidd as Assistant Treasurer; Debbie Strout as Agency Contact/Director; Gerry Day as Corresponding Secretary/Director; and Dee Cordeiro as Director.
Female Samaritan Association is led by Mary Senore, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Senore
President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Strout
Agency Contact, Director & Director
President & Director → Director, 2023
Director → Agency Contact, Director & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dee Cordeiro
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dolores Ellis
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Romano
Corres. Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Chute
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Tidd
Assistant Treasurer & Director
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Monsivais
Director
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Lu Gray
Director
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerry Day
Corresponding Secretary, Director & Director
Corres. Secretary & Director → Corresponding Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dolores Testa
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Estes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Wescott
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Haverty
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Litcher
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare LaBrie
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine York
1st Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Nancy Kenty (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Carole Benson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Louise Leighton (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Female Samaritan Association
How much does Female Samaritan Association give each year?
Female Samaritan Association gave $13K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 15 grants.
What is Female Samaritan Association's typical grant size?
Female Samaritan Association's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $687, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Female Samaritan Association that year got $250 on average.
Where does Female Samaritan Association give grants?
Female Samaritan Association 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 (17 grants).
Does Female Samaritan Association give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Female Samaritan Association's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Female Samaritan Association's largest grantees?
Female Samaritan Association's largest 2025 grantees include Opportunity Alliance ($4,800), Salvation Army ($1,550) and Wayside Soup Kitchen ($1,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Female Samaritan Association?
Female Samaritan Association reported $332K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What does Female Samaritan Association fund?
The association’s filing says it distributes income to organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and may provide help directly to people declared to be in need by its board. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied stated missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Female Samaritan Association?
The association states that it 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 Female Samaritan Association's EIN?
Female Samaritan Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6009962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Female Samaritan Association 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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