Downeast Salmon Federation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$5.2M
Foundation funders
38
Grants recorded
87
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Downeast Salmon Federation?
Downeast Salmon Federation is funded by 38 grantmakers, led by Maine Coast Heritage Trust ($1.0M), Fidelity Foundation ($875K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($858K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to Downeast Salmon Federation between 2019–2026.
Show all 38 funders
| Essex County Community Foundation Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Island Institute | $6,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Clements Family Charitable Trust | $5,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hall Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| John Sage Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Begin Family Foundation | $4,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Edwin M Johnston Jr Family Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO | $4,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| French Fdn Tr Udecl | $4,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| William C Bullock Jr Family Foundation CO | $915 | 1 | 2021 |
| Barr Foundation | $300 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2026) to $1.3M (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
What grants has Downeast Salmon Federation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Watershed Explorers Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | SALT MARSH RESTORATION IN COASTAL DOWNEAST MAINE | $271,427 |
| 2025 | The Bailey Wildlife Foundation | TO SUPPORT AN ABUNDANT RETURN OF ALL SEA-RUN FISH SPECIES | $115,000 |
| 2025 | Long Cove Foundation Inc | DIADROMOUS FISH MONITORING/HABITAT RESTORATION (PLEDGE PAYMENT 2 OF 3) | $60,000 |
| 2025 | The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams | PHASE 2 OF STERN CONSULTINGS ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORK WITH DSFS BOARD AND STAFF | $46,000 |
| 2025 | Carolyn & George Rowland Char Fdn Tr | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The Edgemont Foundation Inc | SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Downeast Salmon Federation Operating Support | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $11,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams | CONSULTING COSTS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR LEADERSHIP TRANSITION | $8,500 |
| 2025 | Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Operating support for river camp | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Eaton Foundation | FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Edwin M Johnston Jr Family Foundation | TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE WILD SEA-RUN FISH AND THEIR HABITATS IN DOWNEAST MAINE | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Begin Family Foundation | General operating support | $1,500 |
| 2025 | George & Miriam Martin Foundation | SUPPORT THEIR WORK | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Land Conservation | $349,184 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Fisheries Resources | $136,500 |
| 2024 | Carolyn & George Rowland Char Fdn Tr | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Sarah Decoizart Perpetual Charitable Tr | GENERAL | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Long Cove Foundation Inc | DIADROMOUS FISH MONITORING & HABITAT RESTORATION IN EASTERN MAINE | $60,000 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | SALT MARSH RESTORATION IN COASTAL DOWNEAST MAINE | $59,152 |
| 2024 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $31,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Essex County Community Foundation Inc | ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Eaton Foundation | FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | George & Miriam Martin Foundation | SUPPORT THEIR WORK | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Begin Family Foundation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Elm Grove Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Barr Foundation | FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT IN MEMORY OF GREGORY MOSER | $300 |
Showing 30 most recent of 87 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Downeast Salmon Federation?
Downeast Salmon Federation is funded by 38 grantmakers, led by Maine Coast Heritage Trust ($1.0M), Fidelity Foundation ($875K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($858K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to Downeast Salmon Federation between 2019–2026.
Who is Downeast Salmon Federation's largest funder?
Maine Coast Heritage Trust is the largest recorded funder of Downeast Salmon Federation, with $1.0M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Downeast Salmon Federation received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to Downeast Salmon Federation across 87 grants from 38 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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