Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees

Private foundation · Grantmaker Woburn, MA EIN: 27-2377992

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby et al Trustees is a private foundation based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including conservation, forestry, outdoor recreation, education, and food systems.

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees at a glance

In short: Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees gave $1.2M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$1,242,000
+1238.4% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
26
+550.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$47,769
+105.9% vs 2024
Median grant
$30,000
Total assets
$11,681,345
+2.4% vs 2024
Primary geography
Maine (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees

How to Apply

The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests may be submitted in no particular order, with no particular form or materials specified. The filing names Linda S Kennedy as the contact and says preference is given to Maine-oriented environmental charitable organizations.

Contact

Application contact: Linda S Kennedy
Mailing address: 6575 Bluefield Place, San Diego, CA 92120
Phone: (617) 242-3034

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

University of Maine Orono: $410KUniversity of Maine Orono$410KMaine Tree: $110KMaine Tree$110KNorthern Forest Center: $100KNorthern Forest Center$100KMaine Woodland Owners: $70KMaine Woodland Owners$70KMaine Summer Camps: $68KMaine Summer Camps$68KHigh Peaks Alliance: $60KHigh Peaks Alliance$60KCamp Susan Curtis: $40KCamp Susan Curtis$40KDowneast Lakes Land Trust: $40KDowneast Lakes Land Trust$40KMaine Huts and Trails: $40KMaine Huts and Trails$40KNew England Forestry Foundation: $35KNew England ForestryFoundation$35K

The largest 2025 recipient was University of Maine Orono ($410K). Together the top 10 received $973K.

Grant Size Distribution

78 grants across all recorded years

57<$50K15$50–100K5$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 78 (73%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maine (85%), New Hampshire (10%), and Massachusetts (5%). The filing’s stated preference is for Maine-oriented environmental charitable organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.

Cities

AugustaOronoPortlandLittletonBangorCamdenFarmingtonBostonConcordLymeYarmouthEdgecombFalmouthGeorgetownKingfieldUnityArlingtonBlue HillBlue HillsCharlestown

How Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

$0$500K$1M$1.5M15 grants2020 8 grants2021 23 grants2022 17 grants2023 4 grants2024 26 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2024) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $1.2M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Maine Orono Orono, MEEducational$410,000
Maine Tree Augusta, MEConservation$110,000
Northern Forest Center Concord, NHConservation$100,000
Maine Woodland Owners Augusta, MEConservation$70,000
Maine Summer Camps Portland, MEEducational$68,000
High Peaks Alliance Farmington, MEConservation$60,000
Camp Susan Curtis Stoneham, MEEducational$40,000
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Grand Lakes Stream, MEConservation$40,000
Maine Huts and Trails Kingfield, MEConservation$40,000
New England Forestry Foundation Littleton, MAConservation$35,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$11,681,345$1,690,522$1,420,509$1,242,00026$1,277,321$1,582,446$684,133
2024$11,411,332$2,054,338$209,996$92,8004$120,231$1,964,573$669,718
2023$9,566,990$634,560$716,272$572,50017$601,518$539,931$645,953
2022$9,648,702$603,633$1,201,529$1,051,50023$1,083,118$501,347$673,080
2021$10,246,598$1,237,899$413,298$275,0008$306,554$1,136,444$700,769
2020$9,421,997$206,763$977,906$836,33615—$274,145$641,958

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees reported a distributable amount of $684K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for conservation and forestry organizations, educational organizations, and groups working in recreation, land and water conservation, wildlife, and food systems.

Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. The Northern Forest Center says it works toward vibrant Northern Forest communities through innovation and environmental stewardship. High Peaks Alliance says it works to ensure and enhance public access and recreation in Maine’s High Peaks. Downeast Lakes Land Trust describes its work as conserving and managing forests and waters to support the Downeast Lakes region’s long-term economic and environmental well-being. New England Forestry Foundation says it conserves forestland and advances exemplary forestry, including to protect wildlife habitat and address climate change. Other grantees describe work in outdoor recreation and conservation, local land and wildlife conservation, organic food systems, and environmental education and wildlife science.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $1,242,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $410,000, with a median of $30,000.

The largest reported awards included $410,000 to the University of Maine Orono for educational purposes; $110,000 to Maine Tree for conservation; $100,000 to Northern Forest Center for conservation; $70,000 to Maine Woodland Owners for conservation; and $68,000 to Maine Summer Camps for educational purposes. Other notable grants were $60,000 to High Peaks Alliance, $40,000 each to Camp Susan Curtis, Downeast Lakes Land Trust, and Maine Huts and Trails, and $35,000 to New England Forestry Foundation.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Linda S Kennedy and Timothy A Ingraham as trustees.

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Linda S. Kennedy

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $18K (2021) → $0 (2025)

  • Timothy A. Ingraham

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Linda S. Kennedy Dalby (2020) — Trustee

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Linda S Kennedy — Trustee: $16KLinda S KennedyTrustee$16K

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $16K, to Linda S Kennedy (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees

How much does Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees give each year?

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees gave $1.2M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 4 grants.

What is Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees's typical grant size?

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $47,769, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees give grants?

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees gives mostly in Maine: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (10%) and Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, ME (3 grants), Portland, ME (2 grants), Camden, ME (2 grants) and Lyme, NH (2 grants).

Does Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Conservation" (18 grants) and "Educational" (7 grants).

Who are Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees's largest grantees?

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees's largest 2025 grantees include University of Maine Orono ($410,000), Maine Tree ($110,000) and Northern Forest Center ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees?

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $684K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for conservation and forestry organizations, educational organizations, and groups working in recreation, land and water conservation, wildlife, and food systems. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees?

The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees's EIN?

Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2377992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

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

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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Grantable. (2026). Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/maine-timberlands-charitable-trust-co-linda-s-dalby-et-al-trustees-morg_9a7938244b3740c6bbc8a71bfed15a3d

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