Schiavi Family Foundation
Schiavi Family Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Portland, Maine. Established in 1990, the foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting charitable causes primarily in Maine and surrounding regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.0M
+20.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$658K
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
59
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+1.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Cycling and Recreation
- COVID-19 Relief
- Disaster Preparedness and Relief
- Food Security
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on a preselected basis, meaning it typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited applications.
Average Grant
amount: $10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Maine
- Georgia
- Massachusetts
- District of Columbia
- Florida
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states, with Maine, District of Columbia, and Florida accounting for approximately 65% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $35,003,957
- Annual Income: $10.7 million
- Total Giving (2023): $648,000–$658,000
- Asset Growth: Assets have grown from $4.5 million in 2011 to $29 million in 2023
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,003,957 | $29,010,840 | $26,726,878 |
| Revenue | $6,338,992 | $885,099 | $562,318 |
| Expenses | $719,605 | $704,375 | $734,261 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $661,235 | $650,985 | $648,060 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,456,191 | $632,346 | $222,859 |
| Distributable Amount | $928,122 | $650,354 | $651,298 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The principal officer is Spinnaker Trust. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah S Cote | Director | 1 | — |
| Katherine D Melioris | Director | 1 | — |
| Eleanor P Schiavi | Director | 1 | — |
| John Schiavi | Director & President | 1 | — |
| Caitlin F DiMillo | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Molly Crehan | Secretary | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: c/o Spinnaker Trust, 123 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 553-7160
EIN: 01-0463183
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; contributions are tax-deductible
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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