Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Located in or serving beneficiaries in Maine

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Physical infrastructure
  • Not eligible: Administration
  • Not eligible: Other general operating expenses

Overview

Background

The Crewe Foundation supports Maine’s vibrant and unique communities through grants that focus on fine arts, music, youth, and LBGTQ+ causes.

The Foundation invests in organizations that nurture and support young people by funding fellowships, scholarships, training, and mentoring programs in the fields of fine arts and music.

The Foundation also funds projects, initiatives, and organizations that benefit the LBGTQ+ communities or the rights of individuals in these communities.

What

* Projects and programs focused on the fine arts, music, youth, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Application Criteria

All applicants must meet the core eligibility criteria outlined above. Project and program proposals will be assessed by these criteria. In addition, the Board will consider the following criteria in evaluating applications:

* The organization’s capacity to empower aspiring artists and underserved youth to become productive artists, musicians, songwriters, and/or composers;
* Whether the proposed project or program has an evaluation plan with outcomes that are quantifiable;
* The organization’s potential for effecting change through a history of achievement and effective management;
* The strength of the organization’s financial foundation and utilization of diverse funding sources.
* The organization’s capacity to empower aspiring artists and underserved youth to become productive artists, musicians, songwriters, and/or composers.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable instituations can apply for grant.
* Located in or serving beneficiaries in Maine.

Ineligibility

* The Foundation does not fund physical infrastructure, administration, or other general operating expenses.

What The Bob Crewe Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
26
Total given
$1.69M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$1,000–$500K
  • By dollars: Maine >99%, Massachusetts <1%. Top recipient cities: Portland, ME; Yarmouth, ME; Bangor, ME.
  • 96% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • University of Southern Maine Foundation · Portland, ME

    Operating support

    $500K

  • Maine College of Art & Design · Portland, ME

    Operating support

    $300K

  • Maine Public · Bangor, ME

    Operating support

    $100K

  • 317 Main Community Music Center · Yarmouth, ME

    Operating support

    $50K

  • Mitchell Institute · Portland, ME

    Operating support

    $50K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation
  • Arts
  • Music
  • Youth programs
  • LGBTQ

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