John W Manson Trust

Sanger M Cook Trust

Dallas, TX

The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine

Holden, ME

The Foundation funds scholarships, youth programs, relief for Masons and their families, and community and educational projects, primarily in Maine. Its 2025 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Melmac Education Foundation

Augusta, ME

MELMAC Education Foundation funds college and career readiness, post-secondary student success, and partnerships linking education, communities, and employers, primarily in Maine. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $219,873, with a median of $2,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Reny Charitable Foundation

Newcastle, ME

The Reny Charitable Foundation supports education, community, environment, and music, along with other charitable work, primarily in Maine; nearly all of its 2024 grants went to Maine organizations. Its 105 grants ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. It makes grants only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Cianbro Charitable Foundation

Pittsfield, ME

The foundation funds education, human services, medical care, conservation, and other charitable work, primarily in Maine. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $12,960. Recipients request grants in writing, and applicants must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status; no deadline is listed.

Alba Maine Foundation

Woolwich, ME

Nelson Talbott Foundation

Washington, DC

The Nelson Talbott Foundation supports organizations working in education, hunger relief, environmental protection and conservation, and the arts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $1,500, and went mainly to organizations in DC, NY, PA, MD, and MA. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

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Dallas, TX

Oak Grove School

East Vassalboro, ME

Oak Grove School primarily funds scholarships and educational assistance for financially needy Maine students at Friends Council on Education secondary schools, and also supports Maine schools and community organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $125 to $7,486, with a median of $1,000. A 2023 filing lists an application and financial aid form with a January 15 deadline; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Savage Family Foundation

Needham, MA

The Savage Family Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations in education, health care, youth development, arts, and other charitable areas, with most 2025 funding going to Maine and Massachusetts and smaller amounts to Pennsylvania and Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $6,750. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

The Columbus Foundation supports nonprofits and community initiatives in areas including arts and culture, education, youth, neighborhoods, basic needs, and capacity building, with a median 2024 grant of about $21,500. Its focus is Central Ohio, though it also funds organizations elsewhere; most grants are donor-directed and not application-based, but some programs accept applications.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports education, affordable housing, arts and culture, community well-being, neighborhood development, and basic needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, while specific opportunities range from small awards to grants of up to $450,000. It offers open RFP and LOI opportunities; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests outside those opportunities.