Finding Our Voices is a private foundation focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CAMDEN, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $62K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$62K
+2214.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
-80.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
+11472.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Finding Our Voices reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Finding Our Voices
Based on IRS filings
Finding Our Voices is a private foundation focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CAMDEN, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $62K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $15,509 |
| Revenue | $209,766 | $113,713 |
| Expenses | $225,071 | $98,204 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $225,071 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $2,461 | $454 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Finding Our Voices (frmly FOV - Maine) ($62,493).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Finding Our Voices (frmly FOV - Maine) Camden, ME | Distribution pursuant to merger | $62,493 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia McLean | President | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finding Our Voices?
Finding Our Voices is a private foundation focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CAMDEN, ME. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Finding Our Voices operate?
Finding Our Voices has awarded grants in Maine.
What size grants does Finding Our Voices award?
In 2021, Finding Our Voices awarded 1 grants totaling $62K — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Finding Our Voices required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Finding Our Voices reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Finding Our Voices's EIN?
Finding Our Voices's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2831653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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