Fred Forsyth Educational FD
Fred Forsyth Educational FD is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. Its 2026 filing reports 10 grants totaling $38,486, all designated for scholarships.
Fred Forsyth Educational FD at a glance
In short: Fred Forsyth Educational FD gave $38K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $38,486
- -2.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,849
- -12.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,553
- Total assets
- $808,015
- +4.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maine (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fred Forsyth Educational FD
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing names the Bucksport High School guidance department as the contact and calls for financial, scholastic, and employment records. It restricts awards to graduates of Bucksport High School attending college. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Bucksport Hs Guidance Dept
Mailing address: 102 Broadway, Bucksport, ME 04416-4610
Phone: (888) 703-2345
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred Forsyth Educational FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Husson University ($9K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grants went to recipients in Maine (86% of grant dollars), New York (12%), and Iowa (2%). The listed awards went to colleges and universities in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fred Forsyth Educational FD gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2026) to $62K (2024). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Husson University Bangor, ME | Scholarship | $9,474 |
| SMCC South Portland, ME | Scholarship | $4,737 |
| Uuniversity of Maine - Orono Orono, ME | Scholarship | $4,737 |
| Emcc Bangor, ME | Scholarship | $4,737 |
| Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | Scholarship | $4,737 |
| University of Maine - Augusta Augusta, ME | Scholarship | $2,368 |
| Thomas College Waterville, ME | Scholarship | $2,368 |
| Alfred University Alfred, NY | Scholarship | $2,368 |
| Rit Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $2,368 |
| Grand View University Des Moines, IA | Scholarship | $592 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $808,015 | $82,563 | $51,077 | $38,486 | 10 | $43,498 | $74,985 | $56,433 |
| 2025 | $776,529 | $46,001 | $51,173 | $39,357 | 9 | $44,031 | $38,859 | $51,930 |
| 2024 | $781,701 | $19,908 | $68,243 | $62,000 | 8 | $64,497 | $16,162 | $48,256 |
| 2023 | $830,036 | $4,211 | $65,904 | $41,002 | 13 | $53,574 | $10,241 | $44,566 |
| 2022 | $884,940 | $169,086 | $63,744 | $45,000 | 12 | $53,021 | $158,839 | $49,524 |
| 2021 | $917,595 | $75,695 | $56,873 | $40,000 | 18 | — | $66,974 | $53,282 |
| 2020 | $772,363 | $55,663 | $54,328 | $40,234 | 1 | — | $50,460 | $47,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred Forsyth Educational FD reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2026 grants support scholarships at colleges and universities. Husson University describes its mission as preparing students for professional careers in current and emerging fields; Alfred University says it helps students realize their purpose; and Thomas College says it prepares students for personal and professional success, leadership, and community service. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $38,486 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $592 to $9,474, with a median of $3,552.
The largest award was $9,474 to Husson University in Bangor, Maine. Other listed awards included $4,737 each to SMCC, the University of Maine–Orono, EMCC, and Maine Maritime Academy; and $2,368 each to the University of Maine–Augusta, Thomas College, Alfred University, and RIT. Grand View University received $592.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred Forsyth Educational FD's only listed officer is Portland Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Portland Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$4K (2024) → $11K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bank Of America (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $11K, to Portland Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fred Forsyth Educational FD
How much does Fred Forsyth Educational FD give each year?
Fred Forsyth Educational FD gave $38K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $39K across 9 grants.
What is Fred Forsyth Educational FD's typical grant size?
Fred Forsyth Educational FD's median grant in 2026 was $3,553, and its average grant was $3,849, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred Forsyth Educational FD give grants?
Fred Forsyth Educational FD gives mostly in Maine: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (2 grants).
Does Fred Forsyth Educational FD give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Fred Forsyth Educational FD's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are Fred Forsyth Educational FD's largest grantees?
Fred Forsyth Educational FD's largest 2026 grantees include Husson University ($9,474), SMCC ($4,737) and Uuniversity of Maine - Orono ($4,737), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Fred Forsyth Educational FD?
Fred Forsyth Educational FD reported $808K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fred Forsyth Educational FD fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2026 grants support scholarships at colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred Forsyth Educational FD?
The foundation’s 2025 filing names the Bucksport High School guidance department as the contact and calls for financial, scholastic, and employment records. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fred Forsyth Educational FD's EIN?
Fred Forsyth Educational FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6059631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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