The Next Generation Foundation
The Next Generation Foundation is a private foundation based in Crownsville, Maryland. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Maine, including libraries, food assistance organizations, youth and health services, and other community organizations.
The Next Generation Foundation at a glance
In short: The Next Generation Foundation gave $130K across 25 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $129,542
- Grants made (2023)
- 25
- Average grant
- $5,182
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Next Generation Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1238 Algonquin Road, Crownsville, MD 21032
Phone: (410) 849-2353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Next Generation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Wild Blueberry Heritage Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2023 grant dollars went to organizations in Maine. Listed recipient communities include Columbia Falls, Millinocket, Mill Creek, Hampden, Lewiston, Winthrop, Ellsworth, South Portland, Saco, Portland, Corinna, and Dexter.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Next Generation Foundation gives
- Giving grew 710% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $130K (2023). In 2023 it made 25 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Blueberry Heritage Center Columbia Falls, ME | Operations | $9,542 |
| Millinocket Memorial Library Millinocket, ME | Operations | $5,000 |
| Home Mill Creek, ME | Operations | $5,000 |
| Good Shephard Food Bank Hampden, ME | Operations | $5,000 |
| Tree Street Youth Lewiston, ME | Operations | $5,000 |
| Maine Dental Health Outreach Winthrop, ME | Operations | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry Ellsworth, ME | Operations | $5,000 |
| Friendship House South Portland, ME | Operations | $5,000 |
| Dyer Library and Saco Museum Saco, ME | Operations | $5,000 |
| Preble Street Portland, ME | Operations | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing states that the foundation terminated its status under section 507(b)(1)(A) by distributing all its net assets. It reports a final disposition of $9,254 on August 21, 2023, contributed to Wild Blueberry Heritage Center.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $11 | $131,628 | $129,542 | 25 | $129,542 | $11 | $501 |
| 2022 | $323,871 | $61 | $494 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $324,304 | $91 | $6,032 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $330,245 | $177 | $16,783 | $16,000 | 2 | — | $177 | — |
| 2019 | $346,851 | $1,610 | $63,426 | $49,885 | 1 | — | — | $4,240 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Next Generation Foundation reported a distributable amount of $501 for 2023 — 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 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied services. For example, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry says its mission is to feed and serve the hungry and address food insecurity in Hancock County. Preble Street says it provides services and advocates for solutions related to homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty. Special Children’s Friends says it supports the healthy development of children with developmental challenges, while Sweetser describes its work as behavioral health treatment, support, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $129,542. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $9,542, with a median of $5,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Maine. The largest listed grant was $9,542 to Wild Blueberry Heritage Center for operations. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Millinocket Memorial Library, HOME, Good Shephard Food Bank, Tree Street Youth, Maine Dental Health Outreach, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, Friendship House, Dyer Library and Saco Museum, Preble Street, Stewart Free Library, and Abbott Memorial Library; each was for operations.
The filing also identifies 2023 grants of $5,000 each to Special Children’s Friends, Sweetser, Avian Haven, and Rockland District Nursing. Avian Haven describes its work as rehabilitating wild birds for return to the wild; Rockland District Nursing says it provides in-home nursing and community health services. H.O.M.E. Inc. describes services including jobs, food, education, temporary shelter, and home ownership for low-income families and families in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Mary Offutt as President, Chantal Dukette as Treasurer, and Brian Clough as Director.
The Next Generation Foundation is led by Mary Offutt, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mary Offutt
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian Clough
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Chantal Dukette
Treasurer
Secretary & T → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Next Generation Foundation
How much does The Next Generation Foundation give each year?
The Next Generation Foundation gave $130K across 25 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Next Generation Foundation's typical grant size?
The Next Generation Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,182, across 25 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Next Generation Foundation give grants?
The Next Generation Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ellsworth, ME (2 grants) and Saco, ME (2 grants).
Does The Next Generation Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Next Generation Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (25 grants).
Who are The Next Generation Foundation's largest grantees?
The Next Generation Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Wild Blueberry Heritage Center ($9,542), Millinocket Memorial Library ($5,000) and Home ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Next Generation Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied services. For example, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry says its mission is to feed and serve the hungry and address food insecurity in Hancock County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Next Generation Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Next Generation Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Next Generation Foundation reported a distributable amount of $501 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Next Generation Foundation's EIN?
The Next Generation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0539770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The Next Generation Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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