Downeast Coastal Conservancy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$822K
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
58
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Downeast Coastal Conservancy?
Downeast Coastal Conservancy is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust ($160K), Elmina B Sewall Foundation ($150K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($136K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $822K in grants to Downeast Coastal Conservancy between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust | $160,308 | 1 | 2024 |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | $150,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $136,300 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | $113,334 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Frontstream Global Fund | $48,542 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Onion Foundation | $40,500 | 4 | 2020–2022 |
| Momentum Conservation | $35,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Global Impact | $29,672 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Quimby Family Foundation | $18,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Open Society Institute | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Davis Conservation Foundation | $12,700 | 1 | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $10,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Baird Foundation | $10,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $7,600 | 1 | 2019 |
| Tynan Family Charitable Trust | $6,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Argonaut Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Eureka Foundation Inc | $4,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Butler Parklands Inc | $2,120 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sharp Charitable Trust | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Paris Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Joel Frantzman Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Aetna Foundation Inc | $34 | 2 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2025) to $266K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $23K.
What grants has Downeast Coastal Conservancy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Momentum Conservation | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Tynan Family Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Paris Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust | To pay for costs of initial due diligence activities related to transfer of conservation easement, and ongoing stewardship of conservation properties. | $160,308 |
| 2024 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $37,500 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Land Resources Conservation | $31,500 |
| 2024 | Quimby Family Foundation | 2024 MOVEMENT GRANT | $18,000 |
| 2024 | Momentum Conservation | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Baird Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Tynan Family Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Sharp Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Joel Frantzman Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Argonaut Charitable Foundation | QUALIFIED CHARITABLE EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $37,500 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Land Resources Conservation | $37,300 |
| 2023 | Frontstream Global Fund | Contribution | $29,125 |
| 2023 | Momentum Conservation | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Davis Conservation Foundation | Constructing Water-Access Campsites in Downeast Maine | $12,700 |
| 2023 | Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Contribution toward conservation of land & stewardship for conservation purposes | $11,500 |
| 2023 | Eureka Foundation Inc | OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Baird Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Tynan Family Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Sharp Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Argonaut Charitable Foundation | QUALIFIED CHARITABLE EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Frontstream Global Fund | Use by the organization's general fund | $19,417 |
| 2022 | Open Society Institute | MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Land Resources Conservation | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 58 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Downeast Coastal Conservancy?
Downeast Coastal Conservancy is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust ($160K), Elmina B Sewall Foundation ($150K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($136K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $822K in grants to Downeast Coastal Conservancy between 2019–2025.
Who is Downeast Coastal Conservancy's largest funder?
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust is the largest recorded funder of Downeast Coastal Conservancy, with $160K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Downeast Coastal Conservancy received?
IRS 990 filings record $822K in grants to Downeast Coastal Conservancy across 58 grants from 24 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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