Making a Difference Inc

BANGOR, ME EIN: 46-1403480

Making a Difference Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BANGOR, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $19K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$19K

+126.6% YoY

Grant Count

5

+150.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-9.4% YoY

About Making a Difference Inc

Based on IRS filings

Making a Difference Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BANGOR, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $19K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

AugustaBangorBangotBrandfordCamdenHoldenLamoineLevantOld TownScarboroughSouth Portland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$13K$25K$38K$50K1 grants20206 grants20214 grants20222 grants20235 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

James F Doughty School$11KIndigent Persons$5KMake-A-Wish Foundation o…$3KGirl Scouts of Maine Inc$500Challenger Learning Center$40

Grant Size Distribution

18 grants across all recorded years

18<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include James F Doughty School ($11,067), Indigent Persons ($5,197), Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine ($2,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Challenger Learning Center Bangor, MEEducational opportunities for children$40
Girl Scouts of Maine Inc South Portland, MECreate, Innovate programs$500
Indigent Persons Bangor, MEClothing and food donations for indigent persons$5,197
James F Doughty School Bangor, MEProvisions, supplies, clothing, and programs for underserved students$11,067
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine Scarborough, MEWishing Under the Stars Gala$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Kym M KilgourDirector3
Christopher KilgourPresident/Director3
Hans PetersonClerk/Director5

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Making a Difference Inc?

Making a Difference Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BANGOR, ME. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Making a Difference Inc operate?

Making a Difference Inc has awarded grants in Maine.

What size grants does Making a Difference Inc award?

In 2024, Making a Difference Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $19K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Making a Difference Inc's EIN?

Making a Difference Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1403480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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