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.
Foundation for Portland Public Schools at a glance
In short: Foundation for Portland Public Schools gave $812K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $812K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $812,032
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $812,032
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $812,032
- Total assets
- $2,196,700
- +68.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for Portland Public Schools
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Foundation for Portland Public Schools
Who Foundation for Portland Public Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Portland Public Schools ($812K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Portland Public Schools gives
- Giving grew 140% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $276K (2023) to $940K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $812K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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. | $812,032 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,196,700 | $2,208,627 | $1,299,270 | $812,032 | 1 | $50,541 |
| 2024 | $1,302,697 | $1,430,262 | $1,439,456 | $939,811 | 1 | $25,778 |
| 2023 | $1,287,145 | $1,507,848 | $1,477,731 | $275,778 | 1 | $7,311 |
| 2022 | $1,243,540 | $1,739,135 | $1,381,344 | $337,708 | 1 | $880 |
| 2021 | $875,928 | $1,083,826 | $831,654 | $309,303 | 5 | $343 |
About Foundation for Portland Public Schools
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Portland Public Schools is a public charity, 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 grant totaling $812K. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Portland Public Schools is led by Andrea Weisman Summers, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Weisman Summers
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$80K (2022) → $96K (2025)
Marie Mueller
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Hager
Director
Director → Ex-Officio Director, 2023
Ex-Officio Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Pierce
Director
Director → Ex-Officio Director, 2023
Ex-Officio Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Page
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Myer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Henry
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey McCormack
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayden Monteiro Rosado
Student Member Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Sears
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Scallon
Director
Ex-Officio Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Stilphen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lizzie Pope
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucia Rico
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Law
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zahraa Almatwari
Student Member Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marnie Morrione
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Knoll
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Southard
Co-Vice President
Director → Co-Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Murphy
Co-Vice President
Director → Co-Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Jane Phelan (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jill Botler (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Sheila Adell (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Emily Paton (2024) — Student Member Director
- Former: Faysal Hagi (2024) — Student Member Director
- Former: Ahmed Abdirahman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Blanca Santiago (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Emily Rosenberg Chaleff (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lorie Dana (2021–2023) — Co-Vice President
- Former: Naomie Mayavanga (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Moran (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Stephen Segal (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ebunoluwa Nathan Adekoya (2023) — Director
- Former: Meara Van Der Zee (2023) — Director
- Former: Melea Nalli (2023) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Abdullahi Ali (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Aislinn Funkhouser (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ashleigh Daniels (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Bryden (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Xavier Botana (2021–2022) — Ex-Officio Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $96K, to Andrea Weisman Summers (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Portland Public Schools
How much does Foundation for Portland Public Schools give each year?
Foundation for Portland Public Schools gave $812K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $940K across 1 grant.
How large is Foundation for Portland Public Schools?
Foundation for Portland Public Schools reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
Where does Foundation for Portland Public Schools operate?
Foundation for Portland Public Schools has awarded grants in Maine.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Foundation for Portland Public Schools funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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