The Harbor Foundation
The Harbor Foundation is a private foundation based in York Harbor, Maine. In its 2026 filing, it reported giving $18,000 through 12 grants to charitable organizations.
The Harbor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harbor Foundation gave $18K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Maine. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $18,000
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +55.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $139,099
- +3.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Harbor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1106 6 Clarks Lane, York Harbor, ME 03911-1106
Phone: (207) 363-7833
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harbor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Maine Community Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in Maine (50%), Massachusetts (17%), Montana (14%), Vermont (11%), and Wyoming (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Harbor Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2025) to $22K (2022). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Ellsworth, ME | Donor Advised Fund: Tenny Donnelly Fund | $5,000 |
| Charles River School Dover, MA | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| Poverello Center Missoula, MT | Annual Fund | $2,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank Barre, VT | Annual Fund | $2,000 |
| Agamenticus Yacht Club York Harbor, ME | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership Rockland, ME | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Wood Island Life Saving Station Association Kittery Point, ME | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| York Land Trust York, ME | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Cody Country Art League Cody, WY | Annual Fund | $500 |
| Montana State Park Association Helena, MT | Annual Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $139,099 | $32,571 | $28,517 | $18,000 | 12 | $19,360 | $23,414 | $17,758 |
| 2025 | $135,045 | $5,753 | $17,299 | $13,500 | 14 | $13,535 | $2,348 | $16,402 |
| 2024 | $146,591 | $25,600 | $25,994 | $15,000 | 11 | $18,767 | $11,403 | $14,772 |
| 2023 | $146,985 | $7,042 | $18,111 | $15,500 | 15 | $15,500 | $4,431 | $13,527 |
| 2022 | $158,054 | $164 | $25,457 | $22,000 | 17 | $22,035 | — | $16,926 |
| 2021 | $183,347 | $37,929 | $19,638 | $15,000 | 15 | — | $33,673 | $15,778 |
| 2019 | $171,299 | $22,193 | $25,682 | $21,500 | 16 | — | $1,377 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harbor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Maine Community Foundation describes its work as bringing people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise, and investments. Poverello Center says it provides food, shelter, clothing, and essential services to people in Missoula and surrounding areas who are hungry or homeless.
Other 2026 grantees describe work that includes protecting natural lands and waterways (York Land Trust), teaching young people sailing and water safety (Agamenticus Yacht Club), and promoting and educating people about visual arts (Cody Country Art League).
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $18,000 in 12 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Larger awards included $5,000 to Maine Community Foundation for the Donor Advised Fund: Tenny Donnelly Fund; $3,000 to Charles River School for its annual fund; and $2,000 each to Poverello Center and Vermont Food Bank for their annual funds. The foundation also gave $1,000 each to Agamenticus Yacht Club, Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership, Wood Island Life Saving Station Association, and York Land Trust, all for annual funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Shapleigh D Lapointe as president, Charles B Donnelly as vice president, Joseph C Donnelly Jr as secretary, and Caroline C Donnelly as treasurer.
The Harbor Foundation is led by Shapleigh D. Lapointe, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Shapleigh D. Lapointe
President
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline C. Donnelly
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles B. Donnelly
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph C. Donnelly Jr.
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Harbor Foundation
How much does The Harbor Foundation give each year?
The Harbor Foundation gave $18K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $14K across 14 grants.
What is The Harbor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harbor Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,500, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harbor Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Harbor Foundation give grants?
The Harbor Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and Montana (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cody, WY (3 grants).
Does The Harbor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Harbor Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Harbor Foundation's largest grantees?
The Harbor Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Maine Community Foundation ($5,000), Charles River School ($3,000) and Poverello Center ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Harbor Foundation?
The Harbor Foundation reported $139K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Harbor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harbor Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harbor Foundation's EIN?
The Harbor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0526170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does The Harbor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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