The 7TH Power
The 7TH Power is a private foundation based in Casco, Maine. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations and individual recipients, including support for land conservation, housing-related purposes, education and training, and hardship assistance.
The 7TH Power at a glance
In short: The 7TH Power gave $152K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,700
- +122.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,170
- +77.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $258,242
- -29.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The 7TH Power
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says requests should be submitted as a formal letter by mail or email, with specific details showing support for the organization’s mission statement. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed (N/A).
- Deadline
- None listed (N/A).
- Contact
Application contact: The Seventh Power Attn Kevin Hancoc
Mailing address: Pobox 299, Casco, ME 04015
Phone: (207) 627-2050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The 7TH Power funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maine Coast Heritage Trust ($50K). Together the top 5 received $108K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($43,700), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maine (59%), South Dakota (35%), Washington, DC (4%), and Nebraska (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The 7TH Power gives
- Giving grew 124% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 992% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | Wabaniki Picture Rocks/Land Preserve | $50,000 |
| Wabanaki Public Health Bangor, ME | Contribution to Related Nonprofit/Housing | $30,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $43,700 |
| OST Partnership for Housing Pine Ridge, SD | Hardship Assistance Grant | $14,500 |
| Revision Energyland Peace Foundatio South Portland, ME | Wabanaki Education and Training | $10,000 |
| Chief Standing Bear Project Lincoln, NE | Tribal Courage Award | $3,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $258,242 | $42,750 | $151,885 | $151,700 | 10 | $151,700 | $8,675 | $15,285 |
| 2024 | $367,377 | $36,506 | $68,335 | $68,285 | 8 | $68,285 | $11,506 | $18,717 |
| 2023 | $399,206 | $28,644 | $35,066 | $35,000 | 6 | $35,000 | $3,569 | $19,611 |
| 2022 | $405,628 | $103,439 | $68,697 | $67,700 | 7 | $68,198 | $2,940 | $24,744 |
| 2021 | $370,886 | $350,050 | $34,550 | $34,550 | 5 | $34,550 | — | $10,497 |
| 2020 | $55,386 | $95,050 | $71,252 | $71,252 | 9 | — | — | $2,142 |
| 2019 | $31,588 | $45,050 | $38,824 | $38,799 | 9 | — | — | $1,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The 7TH Power reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided here. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of purposes, including land preservation, housing-related contributions, education and training, hardship assistance, and a tribal courage award.
Among its grantees, Maine Coast Heritage Trust says its mission is to advance the conservation of lands and waters in Maine for ecological well-being and thriving communities, including through statewide conservation leadership. Oglala Sioux Tribe Partnership for Housing says it assists low-income families in obtaining homeownership and provides food, hygiene kits, and shelter to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $151,700 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $50,000, with a median grant of $11,250.
The largest grants included $50,000 to Maine Coast Heritage Trust for Wabaniki Picture Rocks/Land Preserve and $30,000 to Wabanaki Public Health for a contribution to a related nonprofit/housing. Other grants included $14,500 to Oglala Sioux Tribe Partnership for Housing for hardship assistance and $10,000 to Revision Energyland Peace Foundatio for Wabanaki education and training. The foundation also gave hardship assistance grants to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kevin Hancock as president; Erin Plummer and Kourtney McLean as vice presidents; and Karyn Knights as treasurer and secretary.
The 7TH Power is led by Kevin Hancock, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Hancock
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Plummer
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karyn Knights
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kourtney McLean
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The 7TH Power
How much does The 7TH Power give each year?
The 7TH Power gave $152K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 8 grants.
What is The 7TH Power's typical grant size?
The 7TH Power's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $15,170, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The 7TH Power give grants?
The 7TH Power gives mostly in Maine: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Dakota (35%).
Does The 7TH Power give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The 7TH Power's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hardship Assistance Grant" (6 grants).
Who are The 7TH Power's largest grantees?
The 7TH Power's largest 2025 grantees include Maine Coast Heritage Trust ($50,000), Wabanaki Public Health ($30,000) and OST Partnership for Housing ($14,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($43,700), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The 7TH Power?
The 7TH Power reported $258K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The 7TH Power fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided here. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of purposes, including land preservation, housing-related contributions, education and training, hardship assistance, and a tribal courage award. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 7TH Power?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says requests should be submitted as a formal letter by mail or email, with specific details showing support for the organization’s mission statement. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The 7TH Power's EIN?
The 7TH Power's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3891460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 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 February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The 7TH Power funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-7th-power-morg_0356cfb6cd0a4763bfed556ee756b02a
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