Friends of Acadia

Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

Maine Community Foundation supports Maine communities through grants for community building, arts, education, the environment, economic development, human services, and other areas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,487,900, with a median of $17,500; the Community Building Grant Program offers awards up to $10,000. Applications are submitted online, and the information does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Davis Conservation Foundation

Yarmouth, ME

The Davis Conservation Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations working on wildlife, habitat, environmental protection, conservation, and outdoor recreation, with particular interest in community involvement, climate mitigation, and resilience. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to $181,000, with a median of about $16,800; it prioritizes the Northern Forest and Gulf of Maine, then Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and other New England areas.

The Nature Conservancy

Arlington, VA

The Nature Conservancy funds conservation activities, including land and water protection, climate resilience, and conservation partnerships, with grants reaching organizations and projects in many locations worldwide. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $31,000, while its New York Climate Resilience program offered grants of up to $50,000 for acquisition and $25,000 for planning and capacity; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Corps Network

Washington, DC

The Corps Network funds program support for service and conservation corps organizations focused on youth development, workforce preparation, conservation, and civic engagement across the United States. In 2024, its grants ranged from $6,525 to $1,009,825, with a median of $129,154; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

National Forest Foundation

Missoula, MT

The National Forest Foundation funds conservation and stewardship projects that build wildfire resilience, restore lands and waters, and improve recreation on or benefiting National Forests and Grasslands across the United States. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to about $2.1 million, with a median of about $40,700; its Collaborative Capacity Program offers $20,000–$50,000 awards. It accepts applications through open, competitive grant rounds.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Beard Family Charitable Trust

Wayland, MA

National Park Foundation

Washington, DC

The National Park Foundation funds projects and NPS partners working on national park infrastructure, conservation, recreation, innovation, visitor access, and related capacity-building; its grants support parks and partners across the United States. Giving varies widely: its 2025 median grant was about $78,000, while awards ranged from $5,700 to over $21 million; some programs specify awards of $25,000–$100,000 or up to $40,000. It does not accept general unsolicited requests: its application system is open only to NPS units and existing NPS partners, and program-specific opportunities use their stated processes.

Community Foundation of New Jersey

Morristown, NJ

The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports nonprofits and projects across arts, education, environment, health and human services, and social welfare. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $19,800, though awards varied widely; funding went to organizations in multiple states, with 32% of itemized grant dollars going to New Jersey. It accepts applications for specific opportunities, and its FAQ encourages eligible New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply; requirements vary by opportunity.

TD Charitable Foundation

Portland, ME

The foundation funds education, human services, housing and financial stability, nonprofit capacity-building, and community programs, with particular consideration for underserved and low- to moderate-income communities. Its stated award range is $135–$475,000, though the 2025 median grant was $10,000; it focuses primarily on Florida, New Jersey, and New York. It accepts unsolicited requests through online applications from eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in states with a TD Bank, N.A. branch.

Simple Generosity Foundation

Cape Elizabeth, ME

Simple Generosity Foundation supports nonprofits across varied missions, with an emphasis on smaller organizations, mainly in the United States. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,002 to $271,548, with a median of $6,287. It does not describe an open unsolicited-request process: nonprofits must join its network and be matched to a client giving program to receive donations.

Elmina B Sewall Foundation

Freeport, ME

The Elmina B. Sewall Foundation funds equity and well-being for people, animals, and the environment in Maine, including work on animal welfare, food systems, Wabanaki communities, nature-based education, and rural partnerships. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $580,000, with a median of $30,975. It accepts applications during designated periods; some programs are open to applications, while others are by invitation.