Educate Maine
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$3.7M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
61
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Educate Maine?
Educate Maine is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Foundation for a Strong Maine Economy ($1.4M), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($579K), Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc ($384K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Educate Maine between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for a Strong Maine Economy | $1,366,243 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $578,741 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | $383,750 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| Melmac Education Foundation | $350,550 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $221,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| John T Gorman Foundation | $203,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Jobs for the Future Inc | $148,660 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Codeorg | $143,680 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $70,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Peter Alfond Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tyler Foundation | $45,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Cianbro Charitable Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Maine Space Grant Consortium | $34,842 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Road Runners Club of America | $18,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Machias Savings Bank Community | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community | $1,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Harold Alfond Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Educate Maine received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maine Space Grant Consortium | Research and Education Grants | $23,720 |
| 2024 | Foundation for a Strong Maine Economy | AWARD TO EDUCATE MAINE TO INVEST IN PROVIDING EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS TO ATTRACT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN MAINE | $375,846 |
| 2024 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | ADVOCACY COHORT 2024-26 | $228,750 |
| 2024 | John T Gorman Foundation | Teacher development; academic services research; youth support | $196,000 |
| 2024 | Jobs for the Future Inc | TO SUPPORT DOL APPRENTICESHIP BUILDING AMERICA (ABA) | $96,021 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Research | $95,000 |
| 2024 | Melmac Education Foundation | MAINE SPARK | $50,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | 2024 EDUCATION INDICATORS FOR MAINE REPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Space Grant Consortium | Research and Education Grants | $11,122 |
| 2024 | Melmac Education Foundation | EDUCATION INDICATORS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | East Bay Community Foundation | RIOT REFURB, SOUTH PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Codeorg | GRANTEE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR K-12 TEACHERS USING THE CODE.ORG CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MODEL. FUNDING 2023-2024 CODE.ORG COMPUTER SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS (CSF), COMPUTER SCIENCE DISCOVERIES (CSD), COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (CSP), AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A, AND ADMIN/COUNSELOR WORKSHOPS. | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Foundation for a Strong Maine Economy | AWARD TO EDUCATE MAINE TO INVEST IN PROVIDING EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS TO ATTRACT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN MAINE | $360,110 |
| 2023 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | PARTNERSHIPS, COALITIONS AND MOVEMENTS | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,500 |
| 2023 | Jobs for the Future Inc | DOL APPRENTICESHIP BUILDING AMERICA (ABA) PROJECT | $51,645 |
| 2023 | Melmac Education Foundation | MAINESPARK INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Codeorg | GRANTEE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR K-12 TEACHERS USING THE CODE.ORG CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MODEL. FUNDING 2023-2024 CODE.ORG COMPUTER SCIENCE DISCOVERIES (CSD), COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (CSP) AND ADMIN/COUNSELOR WORKSHOPS. | $25,500 |
| 2023 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Cianbro Charitable Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Melmac Education Foundation | SUPP 2023 INDICATOR REPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Tyler Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Foundation for a Strong Maine Economy | AWARD TO ACHIEVE ACCELERATED GROWTH AND INVESTMENT IN MAINE KNOWLEDGE WORKER PROGRAMS | $299,040 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $151,000 |
| 2022 | Melmac Education Foundation | EDUCATE MAINE GRANT | $70,000 |
| 2022 | Codeorg | GRANTEE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR K-12 TEACHERS USING THE CODE.ORG CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MODEL. FUNDING 2022-2023 CODE.ORG COMPUTER SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS (CSF), COMPUTER SCIENCE DISCOVERIES (CSD), COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (CSP) AND ADMIN/COUNSELOR WORKSHOPS. | $35,180 |
| 2022 | Road Runners Club of America | To assist the grantee in advancing education policies and practices that prepares Maine students to be the next generation of productive engaged citizens. | $18,500 |
| 2022 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis | $15,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 61 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Educate Maine?
Educate Maine is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Foundation for a Strong Maine Economy ($1.4M), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($579K), Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc ($384K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Educate Maine between 2020–2025.
Who is Educate Maine's largest funder?
Foundation for a Strong Maine Economy is the largest recorded funder of Educate Maine, with $1.4M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Educate Maine received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Educate Maine across 61 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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