Maine Philanthropy Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$751K
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
65
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Maine Philanthropy Center?
Maine Philanthropy Center is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Elmina B Sewall Foundation ($197K), The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams ($105K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($88K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $751K in grants to Maine Philanthropy Center between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | $196,860 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams | $105,000 | 6 | 2021–2025 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $88,002 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| John T Gorman Foundation | $74,395 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Rhoads Jr Jay-Environmental Fund Tr | $61,600 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Onion Foundation | $48,050 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Sandy River Charitable Foundation | $33,730 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| New Balance Foundation | $21,555 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Jane's Trust Foundation | $16,130 | 1 | 2024 |
| Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | $11,650 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Sam L Cohen Foundation | $10,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Horizon Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The FB Heron Foundation | $5,300 | 1 | 2021 |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Orchard Foundation | $1,815 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc | $1,770 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Hattie a and Fred C Lynam Trust | $1,650 | 1 | 2020 |
| John Sage Foundation | $445 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rural Futures Fund | $328 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2025) to $206K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $60K.
What grants has Maine Philanthropy Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams | TWO-YEAR SUPPORT FOR $15K ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PLUS $10K FOR FUNDER NETWORK MANAGER EACH YEAR | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Sandy River Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS - 5505.00 MEMBERSHIP 445.00 | $5,950 |
| 2025 | New Balance Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,670 |
| 2025 | Sam L Cohen Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | For Funder Network Support | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $1,840 |
| 2025 | The Orchard Foundation | TO FUND CHARITABLE MISSION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. | $920 |
| 2025 | Rural Futures Fund | General Operating Support | $328 |
| 2024 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Environment | $48,586 |
| 2024 | The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams | ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ($15K) & FUNDER NETWORK MANAGER ($10K) | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Rhoads Jr Jay-Environmental Fund Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $21,600 |
| 2024 | Jane's Trust Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $16,130 |
| 2024 | John T Gorman Foundation | To provide general operating support | $11,170 |
| 2024 | The Sandy River Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,950 |
| 2024 | New Balance Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,505 |
| 2024 | The Orchard Foundation | TO FUND CHARITABLE MISSION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. | $895 |
| 2024 | Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $895 |
| 2023 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams | OPERATING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | John T Gorman Foundation | General operations; MPCs biennial conference | $16,735 |
| 2023 | Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Rhoads Jr Jay-Environmental Fund Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Onion Foundation | To provide partial support for its 2023 Foundation Giving in Maine report | $9,550 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Libraries | $8,976 |
| 2023 | New Balance Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,505 |
| 2023 | The Sandy River Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,240 |
| 2023 | Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Conference Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $2,560 |
Showing 30 most recent of 65 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Maine Philanthropy Center?
Maine Philanthropy Center is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Elmina B Sewall Foundation ($197K), The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams ($105K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($88K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $751K in grants to Maine Philanthropy Center between 2020–2025.
Who is Maine Philanthropy Center's largest funder?
Elmina B Sewall Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Maine Philanthropy Center, with $197K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Maine Philanthropy Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $751K in grants to Maine Philanthropy Center across 65 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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