The Redmond Family Foundation
The Redmond Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Its 2022 filing reports that it made a final distribution of its assets on November 30, 2022, as part of a plan of dissolution.
The Redmond Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Redmond Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 37 grants in 2022 (avg $46K), mostly in Maine. 16% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,685,678
- +636.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 37
- +5.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $45,559
- +596.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 37, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Maine (94% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Redmond Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24 Heron Point, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Phone: (207) 767-4198
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Redmond Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Southern Maine Community College ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 144 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine, 5% to New Hampshire, and 1% to Vermont. The filing also reports 0% each for California and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Redmond Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 37 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 81% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 1226% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2019) to $1.7M (2022). In 2022 it made 37 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | General Support | $1,064,853 |
| Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Cape Elizabeth, ME | General Support | $110,197 |
| First Congressional Church UCC South Portland, ME | General Support | $106,140 |
| Holderness School Plymouth, NH | General Support | $68,305 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Auburn, ME | General Support | $25,178 |
| Portland Stage Company Portland, ME | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wayside Food Programs Portland, ME | General Support | $25,000 |
| Greater Portland Landmarks Portland, ME | General Support | $15,005 |
| Friends of Fort Williams Park Cape Elizabeth, ME | General Support | $15,000 |
| Maine Family Planning Augusta, ME | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2022 filing states that it adopted a plan of dissolution on August 1, 2022, filed a statement of intent to dissolve on October 20, 2022, and made its final distribution of assets on November 30, 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-23,525 | $1,693,257 | $1,685,678 | 37 | $1,685,678 | — | $67,308 |
| 2021 | $897,615 | $22,813 | $231,620 | $228,979 | 35 | $228,979 | $20,172 | $100,146 |
| 2020 | $979,721 | $37,437 | $139,350 | $136,568 | 37 | — | — | $82,826 |
| 2019 | $1,043,327 | $79,917 | $129,131 | $127,140 | 35 | — | $32,877 | $76,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Redmond Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants went to organizations working in areas such as education, land conservation, food access, theater, and historic preservation.
The Southern Maine Community College Foundation described its purpose as supporting educational activities at SMCC. The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust said it permanently conserves and stewards lands and easements in Cape Elizabeth. Good Shepherd Food Bank described its work as addressing hunger in Maine through food access and community partnerships; Wayside Food Programs said it increases access to food in Southern Maine. Portland Stage Company described its mission as investing in art, learning, and connecting diverse communities through theater. Greater Portland Landmarks said it works to preserve special places and use Portland’s heritage to foster connection, affordability, and resilience. Maine Farmland Trust said it protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $1,685,678. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,064,853, with a median award of $10,000. The largest grant was $1,064,853 to Southern Maine Community College, for general support. Other notable grants included $110,197 to Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, $106,140 to First Congregational Church UCC, and $68,305 to Holderness School—all for general support.
Additional 2022 grants included $25,178 to Good Shepherd Food Bank; $25,000 each to Portland Stage Company and Wayside Food Programs; and $15,005 to Greater Portland Landmarks. Maine Family Planning, Maine Farmland Trust, Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners, and Friends of Fort Williams Park each received $15,000. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Daniel S. Redmond as president, Elinor L. Redmond as secretary/treasurer, and Tyler D. Redmond and Amanda Brown as directors.
The Redmond Family Foundation is led by Daniel S. Redmond, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Daniel S. Redmond
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amanda Brown
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tyler D. Redmond
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elinor L. Redmond
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Redmond Family Foundation
How much does The Redmond Family Foundation give each year?
The Redmond Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 37 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $229K across 35 grants.
What is The Redmond Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Redmond Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $45,559, across 37 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Redmond Family Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Redmond Family Foundation give grants?
The Redmond Family Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (12 grants), South Portland, ME (3 grants), Cape Elizabeth, ME (3 grants) and Scarborough, ME (3 grants).
Does The Redmond Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Redmond Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Redmond Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Redmond Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Southern Maine Community College ($1,064,853), Cape Elizabeth Land Trust ($110,197) and First Congressional Church UCC ($106,140), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Redmond Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations working in areas such as education, land conservation, food access, theater, and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Redmond Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Redmond Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Redmond Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Redmond Family Foundation's EIN?
The Redmond Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3371801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does The Redmond Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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