Central Maine Growth Council
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.0M
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
17
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Central Maine Growth Council?
Central Maine Growth Council is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by The President and Trustees of Colby College ($411K), Maine Technology Institute ($305K), Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative ($219K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Central Maine Growth Council between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The President and Trustees of Colby College | $411,090 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Maine Technology Institute | $305,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | $219,042 | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $312K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $190K.
What grants has Central Maine Growth Council received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maine Technology Institute | Dirigo Labs: Fostering Innovation & Collaboratively Supporting Maine-based Entrepreneurs; The Better Maine Conference. | $105,000 |
| 2025 | The President and Trustees of Colby College | General Support | $84,766 |
| 2024 | Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $81,054 |
| 2024 | The President and Trustees of Colby College | General Support | $36,811 |
| 2024 | Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | BUSINESS GROWTH | $32,988 |
| 2024 | Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation | Dirigo Labs Pitch prize and Sponsorship to help support a startup initiative that scores the highest overall pitch | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Technology Institute | As the major service and education provider between Bangor and Portland, mid-Maine is positioned to fill a key gap in the states entrepreneurship ecosystem. Dirigo Labs (DL) will stimulate the establishment and growth of technology-based start-ups in mid-Maine, focusing on Maine-based, high-growth industry sectors including: bioeconomy, information technology, financial services, and innovation within Maines legacy industries of precision manufacturing and blue economy, which extends to emerging environmental technologies in marine and aquaculture clusters. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The President and Trustees of Colby College | General Support | $82,333 |
| 2023 | Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $71,500 |
| 2023 | Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | BUSINESS GROWTH | $33,500 |
| 2023 | Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation | Dirigo Labs Pitch prize and Sponsorship to help support a startup initiative that scores the highest overall pitch. | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The President and Trustees of Colby College | General support | $41,871 |
| 2022 | Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation | Dirigo Labs Pitch prize and Sponsorship to help support a startup initiative that scores the highest overall pitch | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Maine Technology Institute | Dirigo Labs: Fostering Innovation & Collaboratively Supporting Maine-based Entrepreneurs | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The President and Trustees of Colby College | General support | $65,309 |
| 2020 | The President and Trustees of Colby College | general support | $20,000 |
| 2019 | The President and Trustees of Colby College | general support | $80,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Central Maine Growth Council?
Central Maine Growth Council is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by The President and Trustees of Colby College ($411K), Maine Technology Institute ($305K), Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative ($219K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Central Maine Growth Council between 2019–2025.
Who is Central Maine Growth Council's largest funder?
The President and Trustees of Colby College is the largest recorded funder of Central Maine Growth Council, with $411K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Central Maine Growth Council received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Central Maine Growth Council across 17 grants from 4 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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