Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization
Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization is a public charity based in Ellsworth, Maine. Its stated mission is to support the Maine Community Foundation (MCF) and its charitable and educational purposes. It makes grants primarily to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Portland area, with a focus on youth, education, health care, substance-use treatment and rehabilitation, and arts and culture.
Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization at a glance
In short: Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization gave $312K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Maine. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $312,443
- +59.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,379
- +49.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,549,244
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (11 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization
- Invitation Only
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The 2026 cycle was by invitation only, with invitations limited to selected organizations. Applicants were required to meet MCF’s eligibility and nondiscrimination requirements. The program offered project grants for capital needs only.
- Review Cycle
- August 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. This deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- August 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Next open deadline
- February 17, 2027 (Community Building Grant Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 245 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Phone: (207) 667-9735
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization
Who Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine ($150K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 68 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s stated focus is organizations serving Greater Portland, identified on its website as Cumberland County. The 2024 IRS filing data shows that all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 17 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2021) to $651K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $312K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine Portland, ME | Boys & Girls Clubs | $150,000 |
| Portland Community Squash Portland, ME | Facility Expansion | $15,000 |
| St Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME | Innovation Training Hub | $15,000 |
| Best Buddies International - Maine Chapter Cumberland, ME | Leadership Program | $10,000 |
| Community Dental Portland, ME | Community Clinics | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Auburn, ME | Food Banks & Pantries | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine Scarborough, ME | Hospices | $10,000 |
| I'm Your Neighbor Books Portland, ME | Cross-cultural Community Connections | $10,000 |
| Mainely Smiles Portland, ME | Clinic Expansion Project | $10,000 |
| Milestone Recovery Portland, ME | Building Renovations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,549,244 | $1,007,651 | $486,061 | $312,443 | 17 |
| 2023 | $8,053,331 | $720,310 | $367,399 | $196,343 | 16 |
| 2022 | $7,533,099 | $331,437 | $843,226 | $651,013 | 14 |
| 2021 | $9,035,802 | $525,715 | $373,144 | $158,112 | 10 |
| 2020 | $7,875,354 | $268,024 | $311,238 | $170,750 | 11 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing describes its grantmaking as supporting charitable and educational organizations, primarily in Greater Portland, in areas including youth, education, health care, alcohol and substance-abuse rehabilitation, and arts and culture. The fund’s website says eligible projects must serve people in Greater Portland (Cumberland County) and address one or more of those areas. For the 2026 cycle, it specified capital projects: physical items, including technology, outside an organization’s operating budget that increase the scope of services or improve an organization’s efficiency or effectiveness.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine says it aims to help young people realize their potential as responsible, productive, and caring citizens. Community Dental describes its work as providing accessible, comprehensive oral health care, while Good Shepherd Food Bank says it works to eliminate hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious, culturally relevant food.
Grantmaking
The 2024 IRS filing data reports 17 grants totaling $312,443, with a median grant of $10,000 and awards ranging from $7,500 to $150,000. The fund’s website separately reports that its 2024 Welch Charitable Fund cycle awarded $222,443 to 19 organizations. The two sources report different totals and grant counts.
The IRS filing data lists $150,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, for “Boys & Girls Clubs”; $15,000 each for Portland Community Squash, for facility expansion, and St. Joseph’s College of Maine, for an Innovation Training Hub; and $10,000 each for several organizations, including Community Dental, Good Shepherd Food Bank, Hospice of Southern Maine, Mainely Smiles, and Preble Street. The fund’s website lists different 2024 award details, including $50,000 for Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine and $15,000 each for Portland Community Squash and St. Joseph’s College of Maine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sue Doliner, Douglas M Henry, Amanda V Rand, and Sally G Vamvakias as directors; Vamvakias is also listed as president. Eric Blakeman is listed as vice president and director. Deborah Ellwood is listed as MCF president and CEO. Michele Camarco is listed as treasurer and MCF CFO through October 2024, and Brendon Reay as treasurer and MCF CFO beginning December 2024.
Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization is led by Deborah Ellwood, McF President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Ellwood
McF President & CEO
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally G Vamvakias
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda V Rand
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas M Henry
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Blakeman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Doliner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Camarco
Treasurer & McF CFO
Treasurer → Treasurer & McF CFO, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendon Reay
Treasurer & McF CFO
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Frank H Frye (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sterling Speirn (2022) — McF President & CEO
- Former: James E Geary (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Curtis M Scribner (2020) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization
How much does Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization give each year?
Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization gave $312K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $196K across 16 grants.
What is Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization's typical grant size?
Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,379, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization that year got $23K on average.
Where does Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization give grants?
Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (9 grants), Yarmouth, ME (2 grants) and Scarborough, ME (2 grants).
Does Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization's largest grantees?
Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine ($150,000), Portland Community Squash ($15,000) and St Joseph's College of Maine ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization?
Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing describes its grantmaking as supporting charitable and educational organizations, primarily in Greater Portland, in areas including youth, education, health care, alcohol and substance-abuse rehabilitation, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization?
The 2026 cycle was by invitation only, with invitations limited to selected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization's EIN?
Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0676659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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