Warren Memorial Foundation
The Warren Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Westbrook, Maine. Its 2024 filing says it prefers requests that benefit Westbrook residents in education and the arts; its listed grants include support for schools, arts organizations, public events, and a local performance.
Warren Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Warren Memorial Foundation gave $222K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $221,560
- +58.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,156
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,488
- Total assets
- $1,921,750
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Warren Memorial Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says applicants should state the amount requested and how the grant will be used, and provide a copy of their exemption certificate. Additional information may be required. The filing says there are no restrictions on awards, but the foundation prefers requests benefiting Westbrook residents in education and the arts; it also states that it makes no gifts to individuals. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Caren-Marie Michel
Mailing address: PO Box 315, Westbrook, ME 04098-0315
Phone: (207) 272-6891
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Warren Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Westbrook High School ($60K). Together the top 9 received $207K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 24 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states a preference for requests benefiting Westbrook residents. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 6% to recipients in New Hampshire. Listed Maine recipients include organizations in Westbrook and Portland; the New Hampshire recipient was the New England Fiddle Ensemble in Nottingham.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Warren Memorial Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $50K (2021) to $222K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westbrook High School Westbrook, ME | Arts and Education | $60,000 |
| Grime Studio Portland, ME | Buildout of Art Studio | $55,000 |
| Discover Downtown Westbrook Westbrook, ME | Fund Public Events | $33,338 |
| Maine College of Art Portland, ME | Arts and Education | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| New England Fiddle Ensemble Nottingham, NH | Fund Local Public Performance | $13,975 |
| City of Westbrook Westbrook, ME | ARTS | $8,302 |
| The Telling Room Portland, ME | Arts and Education | $8,000 |
| Portland Ballet Portland, ME | ARTS | $2,495 |
| Westbrook Housing Authority Westbrook, ME | Arts and Education | $450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,921,750 | $557,066 | $260,881 | $221,560 | 10 | $221,560 | $51,206 |
| 2023 | $1,625,565 | $136,202 | $175,044 | $139,674 | 5 | $139,674 | $47,580 |
| 2022 | $1,664,411 | $263,145 | $160,667 | $125,329 | 6 | $125,329 | $38,106 |
| 2021 | $1,561,987 | $109,817 | $83,649 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $29,359 |
| 2020 | $1,534,807 | $52,168 | $125,391 | $100,000 | 2 | — | $30,649 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing states a preference for requests benefiting Westbrook residents in education and the arts. Its grants also show support for arts education, studio space, public events, and performances.
Among the organizations it supported, Maine College of Art and Design describes its mission as providing education in fine arts. An individual recipient says it gives artists time and space to create in a natural, rustic environment. The Telling Room describes itself as a literary arts education nonprofit that empowers youth through writing and shares their voices with the world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $221,560. Grants ranged from $450 to $60,000, with a median of $14,488. Notable grants included $60,000 to Westbrook High School for arts and education, $55,000 to Grime Studio for an art studio buildout, $33,338 to Discover Downtown Westbrook for public events, and $25,000 to Maine College of Art for arts and education. The filing also lists a $15,000 fellowship fund grant to an individual recipient. An individual recipient separately reports receiving $15,000 from the foundation in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Caren-Marie Michel as treasurer; Rene Daniel as president; David L. Rolfe and Colette Gagnon as directors; Andrew Curran as vice preside; and Doug Born as director.
Warren Memorial Foundation is led by Rene Daniel, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rene Daniel
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David L. Rolfe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colette Gagnon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Born
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caren-Marie Michel
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Andrew Curran
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Caren Michel (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Daniel Digenova (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dahlia Handman (2020–2021) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Caren-Marie Michel (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Warren Memorial Foundation
How much does Warren Memorial Foundation give each year?
Warren Memorial Foundation gave $222K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 5 grants.
What is Warren Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Warren Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,488, and its average grant was $22,156, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Warren Memorial Foundation give grants?
Warren Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westbrook, ME (4 grants) and Portland, ME (4 grants).
Does Warren Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Warren Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts and Education" (4 grants).
Who are Warren Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Warren Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Westbrook High School ($60,000), Grime Studio ($55,000) and Discover Downtown Westbrook ($33,338), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Warren Memorial Foundation?
Warren Memorial Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $557K.
What does Warren Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing states a preference for requests benefiting Westbrook residents in education and the arts. Its grants also show support for arts education, studio space, public events, and performances. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Warren Memorial Foundation?
The filing says applicants should state the amount requested and how the grant will be used, and provide a copy of their exemption certificate. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Warren Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Warren Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0220759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Warren Memorial Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/warren-memorial-foundation-morg_a487d8a9da6642aeb9edf854f03740a6
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