THE MAINE WOMEN'S FUND MAKES BOLD INVESTMENTS THAT TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF MAINE WOMEN AND GIRLS BY INCUBATING AND INVESTING IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PARTNERING WITH GRANTEES, AND CONNECTING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS MAKING SOCIAL CHANGE.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+8.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$211K
-12.9% YoY
Grant Count
16
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-2.0% YoY
About Maine Womens Fund
Based on IRS filings
Maine Womens Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 16 grants totaling $211K. Net investment income was $110K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,540,272 | $3,266,895 |
| Revenue | $462,038 | $389,234 |
| Expenses | $428,083 | $473,815 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $109,682 | $43,471 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Wabanaki Hlth & Wellness ($61,408), Mano En Mano ($12,000), Elder Abuse Institute of Me ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARTVAN BATH, ME | ART THERAPY FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN | $7,500 |
| ELDER ABUSE INSTITUTE OF ME BRUNSWICK, ME | HELP HEALTH WORKERS W ELDER ABUSE | $10,000 |
| FOUR DIRECTIONS DEVELOPMENT ORONO, ME | FINANCIALLY HEALTHIER WABANAKI FAM | $10,000 |
| IMMIGRANT LEGAL ADVOCACY PROJ PORTLAND, ME | LEGAL AID | $10,000 |
| IN HER PRESENCE PORTLAND, ME | SUPPORT ELDER IMMIGRANT WOMEN | $10,000 |
| MABEL WADSWORTH WOMENS HEALT BANGOR, ME | INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE | $10,000 |
| MAINE TRANSGENDER NETWORK PORTLAND, ME | SUPPORT & SAFETY FOR TRANS PEOPLE | $10,000 |
| MAINE WOMENS LOBBY EDUCATION AUGUSTA, ME | EDUCATION AND ENG FOR GENDER EQUITY | $10,000 |
| MANO EN MANO MILBRIDGE, ME | SUPPORTING CHILDCARE CENTER | $12,000 |
| ME COALITION TO END DOMESTIC AUGUSTA, ME | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MEMBER OR | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY CRITCHON | Executive Dir. | 40 | $79,445 |
| Aga Asbury | Director | — | — |
| GABRIELLE GALLUCCI | President | — | — |
| JANICE ROGERS | President | — | — |
| NOREEN PATIENT | Vice President | — | — |
| Candace Walworth | Director | — | — |
| Linh Nghiem | Director | — | — |
| DEVIN WARDELL COOK | Director | — | — |
| FRANCES HUTCHINSON | Treasurer | — | — |
| DANI SCHERER | Director | — | — |
| RENEE SMYTH | Secretary | — | — |
| SHAY STEWART-BOULEY | Director | — | — |
| KATHERINE WHITEHEAD | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine Womens Fund?
Maine Womens Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2021.
How large is Maine Womens Fund?
As of 2021, Maine Womens Fund holds $3.5M in total assets with $462K in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $211K in 2021.
Where does Maine Womens Fund operate?
Maine Womens Fund has awarded grants in Maine.
What size grants does Maine Womens Fund award?
In 2021, Maine Womens Fund awarded 16 grants totaling $211K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maine Womens Fund's EIN?
Maine Womens Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0430261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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