Legal Services for Maine Elders
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.6M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
72
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Legal Services for Maine Elders?
Legal Services for Maine Elders is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Maine Justice Foundation ($2.3M), National Council on Aging Inc ($358K), John T Gorman Foundation ($273K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to Legal Services for Maine Elders between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Justice Foundation | $2,298,423 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| National Council on Aging Inc | $357,500 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| John T Gorman Foundation | $273,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way Inc | $223,436 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| United Way of Androscoggin County Inc | $97,562 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Seniorsplus | $75,050 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Fisher Charitable Foundation | $70,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Southern Maine Agency on Aging | $47,156 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Legal Aid and Defender Association | $42,149 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Eunice Frye Home Foundation | $40,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Libra Foundation | $35,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Heart of Maine United Way | $24,550 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $17,900 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| POINT32HEALTH Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| AARP | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Portland Provident Association | $5,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Nash Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $415K (2023) to $636K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $636K.
What grants has Legal Services for Maine Elders received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maine Justice Foundation | SEE PART IV | $503,219 |
| 2025 | Southern Maine Agency on Aging | Support Services | $47,156 |
| 2025 | Seniorsplus | LEGAL SERVICES | $36,650 |
| 2025 | United Way Inc | Community Investment, Donor Designations | $13,172 |
| 2025 | Fisher Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Eunice Frye Home Foundation | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Heart of Maine United Way | EDU, INC, HEALTH | $8,249 |
| 2025 | Libra Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Portland Provident Association | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Justice Foundation | SEE PART IV | $415,509 |
| 2024 | National Legal Aid and Defender Association | NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSONS) V. DISH NETWORK, LLC. NTAPP SUPPORTS CONSUMER PROTECTION WORK AT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, SPECIFICALLY CLIENT REPRESENTATION IN ELIGIBLE MATTERS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ATTORNEY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING AND RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER (NCLC). NTAPP INCLUDES NLADA AS THE FUNDER AND CONVENER, ALONG WITH SELECTED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. | $42,149 |
| 2024 | Seniorsplus | LEGAL SERVICES | $38,400 |
| 2024 | National Council on Aging Inc | SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | John T Gorman Foundation | Legal Services for Maine Elders' 50th Anniversary Celebration event; general support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Androscoggin County Inc | ELDERLY SERVICES | $18,000 |
| 2024 | United Way Inc | Community Investment, Donor Designations | $16,958 |
| 2024 | Fisher Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Eunice Frye Home Foundation | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | POINT32HEALTH Foundation Inc | GEN OPP SUPPORT; FREE LEGAL HELP | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Heart of Maine United Way | EDU, INC, HEALTH | $8,041 |
| 2024 | AARP | Sponsorship of various events | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Libra Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Nash Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Portland Provident Association | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Justice Foundation | SEE PART IV | $273,754 |
| 2023 | United Way Inc | Community Investment, Donor Designations | $39,763 |
| 2023 | National Council on Aging Inc | SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | John T Gorman Foundation | To provide general operating support | $20,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 72 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Legal Services for Maine Elders?
Legal Services for Maine Elders is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Maine Justice Foundation ($2.3M), National Council on Aging Inc ($358K), John T Gorman Foundation ($273K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to Legal Services for Maine Elders between 2019–2025.
Who is Legal Services for Maine Elders's largest funder?
Maine Justice Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Legal Services for Maine Elders, with $2.3M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Legal Services for Maine Elders received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to Legal Services for Maine Elders across 72 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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