The Catholic Foundation of Maine
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The Catholic Foundation of Maine at a glance
In short: The Catholic Foundation of Maine gave $1.6M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $270K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,618,638
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $269,773
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,600
- Total assets
- $45,354,955
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Catholic Foundation of Maine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland ($1.4M). Together the top 6 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 18 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Catholic Foundation of Maine gives
- Giving grew 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $914K (2022) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland Portland, ME | General Assistance | $1,442,513 |
| Catholic Charities of Maine Portland, ME | General Assistance | $84,300 |
| 317 Main Street Community Music Center Yarmouth, ME | General Assistance | $45,000 |
| St Joesph College Standish, ME | General Assistance | $20,200 |
| Cheverus High School Portland, ME | General Assistance | $17,800 |
| Psalterium Institute Lisbon Falls, ME | General Assistance | $8,825 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,354,955 | $5,823,065 | $2,624,718 | $1,618,638 | 6 | $2,841,195 |
| 2024 | $40,430,260 | $2,666,308 | $2,267,820 | $1,343,762 | 3 | $2,082,486 |
| 2023 | $37,852,248 | $3,417,375 | $1,662,962 | $946,300 | 3 | $519,728 |
| 2022 | $32,450,592 | $2,739,012 | $1,622,186 | $913,600 | 3 | $1,820,716 |
| 2021 | $37,809,317 | $5,406,376 | $1,664,409 | $1,039,087 | 3 | $3,656,177 |
| 2020 | $29,655,137 | $1,368,691 | $1,746,328 | $1,129,350 | 3 | $745,588 |
About The Catholic Foundation of Maine
Based on IRS filings
The Catholic Foundation of Maine is a public charity focused on religion, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $45.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $2.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Catholic Foundation of Maine is led by Kristen Wells, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristen Wells
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$100K (2025)
Bishop James T Ruggieri
Ex-Officio President
President → Ex-Officio President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Sharp
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Muldoon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Morris
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Msgr Marc B Caron
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Mistretta
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Bisson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Boulay
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Graff
CFO & Treasurer
Treasurer → CFO & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick McCrum
Vice Chairman
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bernier
CFO & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Bishop Robert Deeley JCD (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Elizabeth Badger (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Laurie Downey (2024) — Director
- Former: Anthony Manhart (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: MaryEllen FitzGerald (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Malloy (2023) — Director
- Former: David Caron (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Joseph Powers (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Michael Anderson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Phil Morissette (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Alicia Danielson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Twomey (2020–2021) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Denise Clavettet (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Francis Dillon (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Lila White (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Monsignor Andrew Dubois (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Monsignor Marc B Caron (2021) — Director
- Former: David Warren (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Poulin (2020) — Vice Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Kristen Wells (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Catholic Foundation of Maine
How much does The Catholic Foundation of Maine give each year?
The Catholic Foundation of Maine gave $1.6M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 3 grants.
What is The Catholic Foundation of Maine's typical grant size?
The Catholic Foundation of Maine's median grant in 2025 was $32,600, and its average grant was $269,773, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Catholic Foundation of Maine give grants?
The Catholic Foundation of Maine gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (3 grants).
Does The Catholic Foundation of Maine give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Catholic Foundation of Maine's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Catholic Foundation of Maine's largest grantees?
The Catholic Foundation of Maine's largest 2025 grantees include Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland ($1,442,513), Catholic Charities of Maine ($84,300) and 317 Main Street Community Music Center ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Catholic Foundation of Maine?
The Catholic Foundation of Maine reported $45.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What is The Catholic Foundation of Maine?
The Catholic Foundation of Maine is a public charity focused on religion, based in Portland, ME. It holds $45.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Catholic Foundation of Maine's EIN?
The Catholic Foundation of Maine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0612679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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