Maine State Troopers Foundation
Maine State Troopers Foundation is a private foundation, based in Unity, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $178K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $5K.
Maine State Troopers Foundation at a glance
In short: Maine State Troopers Foundation gave $25K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,500
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,125
- -51.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $178,038
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Maine State Troopers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lewiston Shooting Hero La Metro Chamber ($10K).
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($14,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Maine State Troopers Foundation gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $38K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Shooting Hero La Metro Chamber Lewiston, ME | Help the Victums of the Lewiston Mass Shootine | $10,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $14,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,038 | $91,644 | $63,635 | $24,500 | 4 | $67,468 | $5,353 |
| 2023 | $201,802 | $129,468 | $75,272 | $37,500 | 3 | $70,978 | $4,661 |
| 2022 | $176,212 | $124,694 | $95,217 | $29,700 | 10 | $43,217 | $3,783 |
| 2021 | $163,256 | $172,289 | $104,379 | $38,060 | 2 | $38,060 | $3,845 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maine State Troopers Foundation is led by Mark Nickerson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Nickerson
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Huntley
Trustee
Bod → Board, 2023
Board → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keven Conger
Trustee
Bod → Board, 2023
Board → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kaspereen
Trustee
Bod → Board, 2023
Board → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip D. Puchard
Trustee
Bod → Board, 2023
Board → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Pappas
Trustee
Bod → Board, 2023
Board → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Frank
Trustee
Board → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Turcotte
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Foster
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kieth Frank (2021–2022) — Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 State Troopers Foundation
How much does Maine State Troopers Foundation give each year?
Maine State Troopers Foundation gave $25K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 3 grants.
What is Maine State Troopers Foundation's typical grant size?
Maine State Troopers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $6,125, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maine State Troopers Foundation give grants?
Maine State Troopers Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Maine State Troopers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Maine State Troopers Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Maine State Troopers Foundation?
Maine State Troopers Foundation reported $178K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $92K.
What is Maine State Troopers Foundation's EIN?
Maine State Troopers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0490113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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