Friends in Action
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$281K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Friends in Action?
Friends in Action is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Maine Community Foundation Inc ($69K), Maine Cancer Foundation ($64K), John T Gorman Foundation ($49K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $281K in grants to Friends in Action between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $69,250 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Maine Cancer Foundation | $64,125 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| John T Gorman Foundation | $49,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | $36,548 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Heart of Maine United Way | $20,712 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Becton Family Foundation | $11,500 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| J R & D Warfel Foundation | $8,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| George & Belle Pearce Trust | $6,250 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | $5,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Joel Frantzman Family Foundation | $5,310 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Eleanor F Stich Recreational Trust | $1,733 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Hulsebosch Hope Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| John and Nancy Sykes Foundation Incorporated | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Morning Star Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Clements Family Charitable Trust | $250 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $78K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
What grants has Friends in Action received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Becton Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | George & Belle Pearce Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Eleanor F Stich Recreational Trust | SCHOLARSHIP | $511 |
| 2024 | Maine Cancer Foundation | Connecting Seniors to Essential Cancer Services and Treatments through FIA's Transportation Program | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Transportation Assistance | $20,000 |
| 2024 | John T Gorman Foundation | To provide general operating support | $15,000 |
| 2024 | George & Belle Pearce Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Hulsebosch Hope Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Eleanor F Stich Recreational Trust | SCHOLARSHIP | $500 |
| 2023 | John T Gorman Foundation | To provide general operating support | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| 2023 | The Joel Frantzman Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,810 |
| 2023 | Becton Family Foundation | CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2023 | J R & D Warfel Foundation | MATERIAL SUPPORT BID FOR INTL MIN | $1,000 |
| 2023 | George & Belle Pearce Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
| 2023 | Eleanor F Stich Recreational Trust | SCHOLARSHIP | $500 |
| 2022 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Transportation Assistance | $15,250 |
| 2022 | Maine Cancer Foundation | Transportation assistance for cancer patients | $14,125 |
| 2022 | John T Gorman Foundation | To provide general operating support | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Becton Family Foundation | CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Joel Frantzman Family Foundation | GRANT | $1,500 |
| 2022 | George & Belle Pearce Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2022 | J R & D Warfel Foundation | GENERAL USE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Eleanor F Stich Recreational Trust | SCHOLARSHIP | $222 |
| 2021 | Lancaster County Community Foundation | DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $18,478 |
| 2021 | John T Gorman Foundation | To provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Transportation Assistance, Broadband Expansion | $8,750 |
| 2021 | J R & D Warfel Foundation | GENERAL USE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Becton Family Foundation | CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2021 | George & Belle Pearce Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends in Action?
Friends in Action is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Maine Community Foundation Inc ($69K), Maine Cancer Foundation ($64K), John T Gorman Foundation ($49K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $281K in grants to Friends in Action between 2019–2025.
Who is Friends in Action's largest funder?
Maine Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Friends in Action, with $69K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends in Action received?
IRS 990 filings record $281K in grants to Friends in Action across 46 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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