Maine Womens Fund
Maine Womens Fund is a public charity based in South Portland, Maine. Founded in 1988, it reported making grants and providing support to nonprofit organizations working to transform the lives of Maine women and girls. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no filings since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Maine Womens Fund at a glance
In short: Maine Womens Fund gave $211K across 16 grants in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $210,908
- -12.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $13,182
- -2.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,540,272
- +8.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Maine Womens Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Boysenberry Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 400-0597
Website: https://mainewomensfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maine Womens Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Wabanaki HLTH & Wellness ($61K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 34 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s filing describes its work as supporting nonprofit organizations in Maine. All reported grant dollars in 2021 went to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Maine Womens Fund gives
- 56% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $211K (2021) to $242K (2020). In 2021 it made 16 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wabanaki HLTH & Wellness Bangor, ME | Economic Mobility and Security | $61,408 |
| Mano En Mano Milbridge, ME | Supporting Childcare Center | $12,000 |
| 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 |
| Me Coalition to End Domestic Augusta, ME | Support Domestic Violence Member OR | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,540,272 | $462,038 | $428,083 | $210,908 | 16 | $109,682 |
| 2020 | $3,266,895 | $389,234 | $473,815 | $242,160 | 18 | $43,471 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to make 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 working for social change. Its filing describes six strategic areas: education; financial skills and literacy; healthcare; leadership; personal safety; and public policy. It also describes providing technical assistance to nonprofit organizations.
The 2021 grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Wabanaki Health & Wellness described its work as providing community-driven, culturally centered public health and social services to Wabanaki communities and people. Mabel Wadsworth Women’s Healthcare Center described providing sexual and reproductive health education and clinical services. The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence described mobilizing community action and supporting a statewide network of domestic violence resource centers. Other grantees included the Elder Abuse Institute of Maine, which works on elder-abuse awareness and prevention; the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, which helps low-income immigrants with legal status and advocates for just laws and policies; and In Her Presence, which supports immigrant women’s career development and financial stability.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the fund reported 16 grants totaling $210,908. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $61,408, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grant was $61,408 to Wabanaki Health & Wellness for economic mobility and security. Other notable grants included $12,000 to Mano en Mano for a childcare center and $10,000 each to the Elder Abuse Institute of Maine, Four Directions Development, the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, In Her Presence, Mabel Wadsworth Women’s Health Center, Maine Transgender Network, Maine Women’s Lobby Education, the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, New Ventures Maine, and the Restorative Justice Institute. The listed 2021 grant dollars went entirely to recipients in Maine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2021 filing were Kimberly Critchon, Executive Director; Aga Asbury, Gabrielle Gallucci, Janice Rogers, Noreen Patient, Candace Walworth, Linh Nghiem, Devin Wardell Cook, Frances Hutchinson, and Dani Scherer. The filing listed Gabrielle Gallucci and Janice Rogers as President, Noreen Patient as Vice President, and Frances Hutchinson as Treasurer.
Maine Womens Fund is led by Kimberly Critchon, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kimberly Critchon
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $79K (2021)
Gabrielle Gallucci
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice Rogers
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aga Asbury
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Candace Walworth
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dani Scherer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Devin Wardell Cook
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Whitehead
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linh Nghiem
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shay Stewart-Bouley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frances Hutchinson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Noreen Patient
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Renee Smyth
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lanette Pottle (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary P. Nelson (2020) — Director
- Former: Megan Rochelo (2020) — Director
- Former: Melissa Duffy (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $79K, to Kimberly Critchon (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Maine Womens Fund
How much does Maine Womens Fund give each year?
Maine Womens Fund gave $211K across 16 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $242K across 18 grants.
What is Maine Womens Fund's typical grant size?
Maine Womens Fund's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,182, across 16 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Maine Womens Fund give grants?
Maine Womens Fund gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (5 grants), Augusta, ME (3 grants), Bangor, ME (2 grants) and Lewiston, ME (2 grants).
Does Maine Womens Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Maine Womens Fund's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Maine Womens Fund's largest grantees?
Maine Womens Fund's largest 2021 grantees include Wabanaki HLTH & Wellness ($61,408), Mano En Mano ($12,000) and Elder Abuse Institute of ME ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Maine Womens Fund?
Maine Womens Fund reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $462K.
What does Maine Womens Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to make 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 working for social change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maine Womens Fund?
Maine Womens Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mainewomensfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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