The Eunice Frye Home Foundation
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. It awards grants to not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services intended to improve or enhance quality of life in the Greater Portland area.
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eunice Frye Home Foundation gave $184K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Maine. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,500
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,340
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,685,790
- -10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Eunice Frye Home Foundation
- How to Apply
Applications are submitted with the application certification, project description, application form, and budget pages, along with the organization’s most recent Section 501(c)(3) IRS ruling, most recent financial…
Applications are submitted with the application certification, project description, application form, and budget pages, along with the organization’s most recent Section 501(c)(3) IRS ruling, most recent financial statement or tax return, and a list of its officers and directors. The foundation awards grants only to organizations tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3); it does not fund private foundations under Section 509, governmental entities, individuals, or religious organizations. It generally does not fund multi-year requests. The foundation may also sometimes award grants without a formal request.
- Review Cycle
- Applications must be received between April 1 and May 31. The board meets in July to review recommended applications and make awards, and applicants are notified by August 31.
- Deadline
- Applications must be received between April 1 and May 31.
- Contact
Application contact: The Eunice Frye Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 31, Portland, ME 04112-0031
Phone: (207) 772-3761
Website: https://eunicefryehome.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eunice Frye Home Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Preble Street Recource Center ($20K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports programs and services for people in the Greater Portland area. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Eunice Frye Home Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2022) to $220K (2023). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preble Street Recource Center Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $20,000 |
| Avesta Housing Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $16,000 |
| Opportunity Alliance South Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Southern Maine Agency on Aging Biddeford, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Portland Widows Wood Society Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Inn at Village Square Gorham, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Legal Services for the Elderly Augusta, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Wayside Food Program Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross - Maine Region Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $7,500 |
| Locker Project Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,685,790 | $28,702 | $218,897 | $183,500 | 25 | $183,500 | $14,827 | $189,953 |
| 2024 | $1,875,985 | $301,000 | $182,615 | $154,000 | 25 | $154,000 | $275,603 | $170,374 |
| 2023 | $1,757,600 | $105,277 | $243,683 | $220,000 | 29 | $220,000 | $86,813 | $153,177 |
| 2022 | $1,896,006 | $128,499 | $127,062 | $105,150 | 18 | $105,150 | $108,692 | $164,575 |
| 2021 | $1,894,569 | $143,471 | $152,285 | $131,250 | 16 | — | $124,541 | $22,739 |
| 2019 | $1,972,475 | $198,575 | $135,270 | $111,000 | 19 | — | $181,737 | $121,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eunice Frye Home Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to continue the home’s tradition of community service through grants to not-for-profit organizations serving the Greater Portland area. Its funding priorities are elderly services, community services, social services, and educational services.
Examples of grantees’ work include the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, which describes its role as helping older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Cumberland and York counties; the Locker Project, which connects food-insecure children in Maine with nourishing food; and Hospice of Southern Maine, whose stated mission is to provide compassion, care, and comfort through end of life. Other 2025 recipients include the Portland Widows Wood Society, which provides heating assistance to people in need, and Shalom House, which provides community-based mental health services and housing for adults living with severe mental illness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $183,500. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Preble Street Resource Center, $16,000 to Avesta Housing, and $10,000 each to Opportunity Alliance, Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Portland Widows Wood Society, Inn at Village Square, and Legal Services for the Elderly. The filing describes these grants as benefiting people in the Greater Portland area.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas MPierce as Vice President/Treasurer and David D Farrar as President.
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation is led by David D Farrar, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David D Farrar
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $2K (2025)
Thomas MPierce
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Barr (2019–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to David D Farrar (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Eunice Frye Home Foundation
How much does The Eunice Frye Home Foundation give each year?
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation gave $184K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $154K across 25 grants.
What is The Eunice Frye Home Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,340, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eunice Frye Home Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Eunice Frye Home Foundation give grants?
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (12 grants), Brunswick, ME (3 grants) and Scarborough, ME (2 grants).
Does The Eunice Frye Home Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of The Eunice Frye Home Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area." (19 grants).
Who are The Eunice Frye Home Foundation's largest grantees?
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Preble Street Recource Center ($20,000), Avesta Housing ($16,000) and Opportunity Alliance ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Eunice Frye Home Foundation?
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $190K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Eunice Frye Home Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to continue the home’s tradition of community service through grants to not-for-profit organizations serving the Greater Portland area. Its funding priorities are elderly services, community services, social services, and educational services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eunice Frye Home Foundation?
Applications are submitted with the application certification, project description, application form, and budget pages, along with the organization’s most recent Section 501(c)(3) IRS ruling, most recent financial… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eunice Frye Home Foundation's EIN?
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0211504. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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