Foundation for Portland Public Schools
The Mission of the Foundation for Portland Public Schools is to be a catalyst for increased educational opportunities, achievement, and equity for all Portland Public Schools students and staff.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
+68.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$793K
-11.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$793K
-11.0% YoY
About Foundation for Portland Public Schools
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Portland Public Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $793K. Net investment income was $51K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,196,700 | $1,302,697 | $1,287,145 |
| Revenue | $2,208,627 | $1,430,262 | $1,507,848 |
| Expenses | $1,299,270 | $1,439,456 | $1,477,731 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $50,541 | $25,778 | $7,311 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Foundation for Portland Public Schools
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Portland Public Schools ($792,592).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Public Schools Portland, ME | The Foundation for Portland Public Schools grants funds directly to the Portland Public Schools and/or to organizations, individuals, or to purchase materials for the benefit of the school district. All FPPS funds are meant to address unmet needs of the schools and/or to enhance educational opportunities for present and future students. | $792,592 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Mueller | President | 2 | — |
| James Murphy | Co-Vice President | 1 | — |
| Sarah Southard | Co-Vice President | 1 | — |
| Melissa Knoll | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Marnie Morrione | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Carol Hager | Director | 1 | — |
| Nathan Henry | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Law | Director | 1 | — |
| Casey McCormack | Director | 1 | — |
| Morgan Myer | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Page | Director | 1 | — |
| Derek Pierce | Director | 1 | — |
| Lizzie Pope | Director | 1 | — |
| Lucia Rico | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Ryan Scallon | Director | 1 | — |
| Rachel Sears | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin Stilphen | Director | 1 | — |
| Zahraa Almatwari | Student Member Director | 1 | — |
| Jayden Monteiro Rosado | Student Member Director | 1 | — |
| Andrea Weisman Summers | Executive Director | 40 | $95,583 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation for Portland Public Schools?
Foundation for Portland Public Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, ME. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Foundation for Portland Public Schools?
As of 2025, Foundation for Portland Public Schools holds $2.2M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $793K in 2025.
Where does Foundation for Portland Public Schools operate?
Foundation for Portland Public Schools has awarded grants in Maine.
What size grants does Foundation for Portland Public Schools award?
In 2025, Foundation for Portland Public Schools awarded 1 grants totaling $793K — an average of about $793K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Foundation for Portland Public Schools's EIN?
Foundation for Portland Public Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3179738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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