Literacy Volunteers of Bangor
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$489K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
56
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Literacy Volunteers of Bangor?
Literacy Volunteers of Bangor is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Heart of Maine United Way ($154K), The Josetta Fund ($128K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($56K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $489K in grants to Literacy Volunteers of Bangor between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Maine United Way | $154,445 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Josetta Fund | $127,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $56,200 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Galen Cole Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| The GB Knecht Foundation | $17,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | $12,500 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The C Walder Parke Family Foundation | $12,000 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | $9,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Oldenburg Family Foundation | $8,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Dollar General Literacy Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Grapevine giving foundation | $7,400 | 1 | 2024 |
| Davis Family Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Fisher Charitable Foundation | $6,500 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| Gloria C Mackenzie Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson | $3,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Machias Savings Bank Community | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Harnum Family Foundation | $2,500 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst | $500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $113K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $113K.
What grants has Literacy Volunteers of Bangor received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Josetta Fund | EDUCATIONAL | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Heart of Maine United Way | EDU, INC, HEALTH | $24,255 |
| 2025 | Galen Cole Family Foundation | Literacy programs | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The GB Knecht Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Agnes M Lindsay Trust | HEALTH & WELFARE | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Fisher Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Machias Savings Bank Community | Program Support Grant | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Oldenburg Family Foundation | CHARITABLE DONATION | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Harnum Family Foundation | General Support | $500 |
| 2024 | Heart of Maine United Way | EDU, INC, HEALTH | $25,293 |
| 2024 | The Josetta Fund | EDUCATIONAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Adult Education | $10,340 |
| 2024 | Grapevine giving foundation | operating fund and general assistance. | $7,400 |
| 2024 | The GB Knecht Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Oldenburg Family Foundation | CHARITABLE DONATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Heart of Maine United Way | EDU, INC, HEALTH | $24,908 |
| 2023 | The Josetta Fund | FREE LIBRARY TO PROVIDE LITERACY NEEDS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Adult Education | $15,231 |
| 2023 | Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3) | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Agnes M Lindsay Trust | HEALTH & WELFARE | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The GB Knecht Foundation | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Oldenburg Family Foundation | CHARITABLE DONATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson | English LanguageTutoring | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Harnum Family Foundation | General Support | $500 |
| 2022 | Heart of Maine United Way | EDU, INC, HEALTH | $19,012 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Literacy Volunteers of Bangor?
Literacy Volunteers of Bangor is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Heart of Maine United Way ($154K), The Josetta Fund ($128K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($56K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $489K in grants to Literacy Volunteers of Bangor between 2019–2025.
Who is Literacy Volunteers of Bangor's largest funder?
Heart of Maine United Way is the largest recorded funder of Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, with $154K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Literacy Volunteers of Bangor received?
IRS 990 filings record $489K in grants to Literacy Volunteers of Bangor across 56 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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