Fish Family Foundation of Maine
Fish Family Foundation of Maine is a private foundation, based in Bangor, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $83K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $18K.
Fish Family Foundation of Maine at a glance
In short: Fish Family Foundation of Maine gave $18K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,050
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,513
- -25.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,975
- Total assets
- $83,218
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fish Family Foundation of Maine
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fish Family Foundation of Maine
Who Fish Family Foundation of Maine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christar ($12K). Together the top 4 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fish Family Foundation of Maine gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2025) to $30K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christar Richardson, TX | Missions | $12,000 |
| Isnag Ministries Foundation Waxhaw, NC | Missions | $5,200 |
| Shepherd Godparent Home Bangor, ME | Missions | $750 |
| Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports Killington, VT | Supportdisabled | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,218 | $19,343 | $18,706 | $18,050 | 4 |
| 2024 | $82,581 | $40,653 | $31,242 | $30,450 | 5 |
| 2023 | $73,170 | $22,513 | $27,300 | $26,800 | 3 |
| 2022 | $77,957 | $20,723 | $26,460 | $25,600 | 3 |
| 2021 | $83,694 | $39,690 | $25,421 | $24,636 | 3 |
| 2020 | $69,425 | $18,422 | $30,735 | $29,950 | 9 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fish Family Foundation of Maine is led by Allon R. Fish Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allon R. Fish Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam N. Fish
Vp-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle M. Fish
Vp-Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fish Family Foundation of Maine
How much does Fish Family Foundation of Maine give each year?
Fish Family Foundation of Maine gave $18K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 5 grants.
What is Fish Family Foundation of Maine's typical grant size?
Fish Family Foundation of Maine's median grant in 2025 was $2,975, and its average grant was $4,513, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fish Family Foundation of Maine give grants?
Fish Family Foundation of Maine gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (29%).
Does Fish Family Foundation of Maine give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Fish Family Foundation of Maine's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missions" (3 grants).
How large is Fish Family Foundation of Maine?
Fish Family Foundation of Maine reported $83K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What is Fish Family Foundation of Maine's EIN?
Fish Family Foundation of Maine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8132191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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