Portland Seamens Friend Society
Portland Seamens Friend Society is a private foundation, based in Windham, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $131K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K.
Portland Seamens Friend Society at a glance
In short: Portland Seamens Friend Society gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,600
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,300
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,300
- Total assets
- $131,152
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Portland Seamens Friend Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indigent Seamen Grants ($42K). Together the top 2 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Portland Seamens Friend Society gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2024) to $75K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indigent Seamen Grants Portland, ME | Assistance to Indigent Seamen | $42,100 |
| Emergency Fund Grants Portland, ME | Emergency Assistance to Indigent Seamen | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,152 | $55,462 | $56,994 | $44,600 | 2 | $47,829 | — |
| 2023 | $132,714 | $44,965 | $78,408 | $64,220 | 2 | $68,070 | — |
| 2022 | $166,507 | $75,982 | $89,650 | $74,895 | 2 | $79,095 | — |
| 2021 | $179,565 | $108,058 | $74,644 | $59,680 | 2 | $64,023 | $18,546 |
| 2020 | $146,460 | $69,989 | $77,535 | $63,700 | 2 | — | $5,912 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Portland Seamens Friend Society is led by Peter Kelly, V President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Kelly
V President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Dyer
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis H. Emery
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Tristram Thompson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gordon Holmes (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $4K, to Lewis H Emery (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Portland Seamens Friend Society
How much does Portland Seamens Friend Society give each year?
Portland Seamens Friend Society gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 2 grants.
How large is Portland Seamens Friend Society?
Portland Seamens Friend Society reported $131K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $55K.
Where does Portland Seamens Friend Society operate?
Portland Seamens Friend Society has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Portland Seamens Friend Society's EIN?
Portland Seamens Friend Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0211545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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