Making a Difference Inc
Making a Difference Inc is a private foundation, based in Bangor, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $14K.
Making a Difference Inc at a glance
In short: Making a Difference Inc gave $14K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,413
- -25.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,402
- -37.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,328
- Total assets
- $5,395
- -48.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Making a Difference Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was James F Doughty School ($9K). Together the top 6 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Making a Difference Inc gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $50K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James F Doughty School Bangor, ME | Provisions, supplies, clothing, and programs for underserved students | $9,091 |
| Indigent Persons Bangor, ME | Clothing and food donations for indigent persons | $2,086 |
| Vine Street School Bangor, ME | Provisions, supplies, clothing, and programs for underserved students | $1,345 |
| Catholic Charities Alexandria, VA | Gift Cards for Refugees | $1,310 |
| Maple Street Community Garden Brooklyn, NY | Built raised beds | $545 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine Scarborough, ME | General Purpose | $36 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,395 | $10,250 | $17,411 | $14,413 | 6 | $16,261 | $168 |
| 2024 | $10,508 | $16,700 | $22,321 | $19,304 | 5 | $21,711 | $124 |
| 2023 | $7,374 | $15,304 | $11,349 | $8,519 | 2 | $10,324 | $214 |
| 2022 | $3,419 | $30,401 | $34,803 | $32,483 | 4 | $34,303 | $253 |
| 2021 | $7,821 | $55,066 | $52,013 | $50,060 | 6 | $51,575 | $191 |
| 2020 | $4,768 | $15,027 | $17,000 | $10,656 | 1 | — | $254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Making a Difference Inc reported a distributable amount of $168 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Making a Difference Inc is led by Christopher Kilgour, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Kilgour
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hans Peterson
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kym M Kilgour
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vicki Caulkins (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Making a Difference Inc
How much does Making a Difference Inc give each year?
Making a Difference Inc gave $14K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 5 grants.
What is Making a Difference Inc's typical grant size?
Making a Difference Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,328, and its average grant was $2,402, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Making a Difference Inc give grants?
Making a Difference Inc gives mostly in Maine: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (3 grants).
Does Making a Difference Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Making a Difference Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Making a Difference Inc's largest grantees?
Making a Difference Inc's largest 2025 grantees include James F Doughty School ($9,091), Indigent Persons ($2,086) and Vine Street School ($1,345), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Making a Difference Inc?
Making a Difference Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Making a Difference Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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