Francis M Malcolm Institute
Francis M Malcolm Institute is a private foundation, based in Easton, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $105K. Net investment income was $288.
Francis M Malcolm Institute at a glance
In short: Francis M Malcolm Institute gave $105K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $105K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $104,723
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $104,723
- Median grant
- $104,723
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Francis M Malcolm Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Francis Malcolm Science Center Inc ($105K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Malcolm Science Center Inc Easton, ME | Transfer of Net Assets for Terminati | $104,723 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $17,892 | $196,335 | $104,723 | 1 | $288 |
| 2019 | $178,164 | $117,807 | $113,925 | — | — | $608 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Francis M Malcolm Institute is led by James Orser, Board Chair since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
James Orser
Board Chair
Trustee & Officer → Board Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Orser
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Cross
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Shaw
Trustee
Trsutee → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Augur
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Francis M Malcolm Institute
How much does Francis M Malcolm Institute give each year?
Francis M Malcolm Institute gave $105K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Francis M Malcolm Institute operate?
Francis M Malcolm Institute has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Francis M Malcolm Institute's EIN?
Francis M Malcolm Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2745577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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