Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation
The Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation is a public charity based in Gorham, Maine. Formed in 2017, it supports individuals pursuing careers in the trades through scholarships and toolships, as well as support for trade instructors.
Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $863,246
- +46.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $419,385
- +80.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $22,249
- +42.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $143,685
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation
- How to Apply
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Students can apply online or submit a mailed application. The student application requests personal and education information and an essay. Instructors can submit a separate instructor scholarship application.
- Review Cycle
- April 15, 2026, for both listed scholarship programs.
- Deadline
- April 15, 2026, for both listed scholarship programs.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Narragansett Street, Gorham, ME 04038
Phone: (207) 839-2500
Website: https://mainebluecollar.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s programs serve Maine. The student scholarship program describes its intended applicants as Maine high school students pursuing trade school and skilled-trades career pathways. The instructor program is for instructors employed at a Maine school or CTE center.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 60 grants totaling $64K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $863,246 | $419,385 | $143,685 | — | — | $22,249 | — |
| 2024 | $589,209 | $232,564 | $167,155 | — | — | $15,589 | — |
| 2023 | $523,800 | $359,930 | $115,246 | — | — | $764 | — |
| 2022 | $279,116 | $115,986 | $95,834 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $258,964 | $117,140 | $83,426 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $225,250 | $149,934 | $66,185 | $64,031 | 60 | — | $8,698 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to remove the barriers for motivated individuals pursuing a career in the trades.” It also says it aims to reinvigorate the trades and challenges the idea that a traditional four-year college degree is the only path for young people.
Scholarships and toolships may help cover costs such as tools, transportation to class, housing while completing a program, and tuition. The foundation also offers instructor scholarships intended to connect trade educators with businesses in their industries.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s scholarships and toolships are paid to individuals, rather than being grants to outside organizations. Its annual reports describe the following activity:
The student scholarship program lists awards of $500–$2,500. Applicants submit an application and an essay; the website says the essay should be in Word format. A separate instructor scholarship application is available. The instructor program’s award amount is not specified in the available materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Danielle Moody as president, Shari Johnston as treasurer, and Chelsey Pallotta as secretary. It lists Lisa Justard, Kevin Kaserman, Steve Ladd, Amy Marston, Maria Risbara, Roccy Risbara, and Bob Whiting as board members.
The foundation’s website identifies Chrissi Moody as executive director and Danielle Moody as board chair. Its 2024 filing states that Chrissi Moody and Danielle Moody are family, and that Roccy Risbara and Maria Risbara are family.
Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation is led by Moody Danielle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Moody Danielle
President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moody Chrissi
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Risbara Maria
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnston D. Shari
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justard Lisa
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaserman Kevin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ladd Steve
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marston Amy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pallotta Chelsey
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Risbara Roccy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whiting Bob
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Parent Michael (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ballard Chris (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Smith Harrison (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation
How large is Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation?
Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation reported $863K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $419K.
What does Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to remove the barriers for motivated individuals pursuing a career in the trades.” It also says it aims to reinvigorate the trades and challenges the idea that a traditional four-year college degree is the only path for young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation?
Students can apply online or submit a mailed application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s programs serve Maine. The student scholarship program describes its intended applicants as Maine high school students pursuing trade school and skilled-trades career pathways. The instructor program is for instructors employed at a Maine school or CTE center.
What is Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3807661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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