The Eunice Frye Home Foundation
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine, established in 1943. The foundation was created from the proceeds of the sale of the Eunice Frye Home, a residential facility that served the Portland community for over a century before ceasing operations in 2002. The foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of its namesake by awarding grants to nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Portland area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$154K
-30.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
-13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-18.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to continue the tradition of community service by awarding grants to not-for-profit organizations that provide programs and services to improve or enhance the quality of life for people in the Greater Portland area.
The foundation focuses its funding priorities in four areas:
- Elderly Services
- Community Services
- Social Services
- Educational Services
Grantmaking
Applications for grants must be received by the foundation between April 1st and May 31st annually.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations serving the Greater Portland area in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,875,985
- Total Revenues: $301,000
- Total Expenses: $182,615
- Investment Income and Dividends: $47,012
- Total Giving: $154,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,875,985 | $1,757,600 | $1,896,006 |
| Revenue | $301,000 | $105,277 | $128,499 |
| Expenses | $182,615 | $243,683 | $127,062 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $154,000 | $220,000 | $105,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $275,603 | $86,813 | $108,692 |
| Distributable Amount | $170,374 | $153,177 | $164,575 |
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
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas MPierce | Vice Pres/Treas | 0.75 | — |
| David D Farrar | President | 0.25 | $1,000 |
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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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