Growsmart Maine
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$661K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Growsmart Maine?
Growsmart Maine is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Maine Community Foundation Inc ($219K), American Farmland Trust ($180K), Elmina B Sewall Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $661K in grants to Growsmart Maine between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $218,600 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| American Farmland Trust | $180,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | $145,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | $44,500 | 5 | 2021–2026 |
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | $27,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Horizon Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Davis Conservation Foundation | $13,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Onion Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2026) to $213K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
What grants has Growsmart Maine received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Operating Support | $6,000 |
| 2025 | American Farmland Trust | PROMOTING SOUND FARMING PRACTICES/KEEPING FARMERS ON THE LAND | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Horizon Foundation Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Event Support | $7,000 |
| 2024 | American Farmland Trust | PROMOTING SOUND FARMING PRACTICES/KEEPING FARMERS ON THE LAND | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Community Improvement | $38,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Transportation; data and story collection projects | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Education Grant | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $33,000 |
| 2023 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Davis Conservation Foundation | Saving Farmland and Building Local Food Systems | $13,000 |
| 2023 | Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Support Growsmart Maine | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Creating Places for Connecting People | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $42,350 |
| 2022 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Horizon Foundation Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Environmental Education Matching Grant | $8,000 |
| 2021 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $52,750 |
| 2021 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Environmental Education Historical Grant | $10,500 |
| 2020 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $52,500 |
| 2020 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Onion Foundation | General Purpose | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Growsmart Maine?
Growsmart Maine is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Maine Community Foundation Inc ($219K), American Farmland Trust ($180K), Elmina B Sewall Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $661K in grants to Growsmart Maine between 2020–2026.
Who is Growsmart Maine's largest funder?
Maine Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Growsmart Maine, with $219K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Growsmart Maine received?
IRS 990 filings record $661K in grants to Growsmart Maine across 24 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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