Rural Aspirations Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$871K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
20
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Rural Aspirations Project?
Rural Aspirations Project is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Elmina B Sewall Foundation ($500K), Northern Forest Center Inc ($124K), Peter Alfond Foundation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $871K in grants to Rural Aspirations Project between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation | $500,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Northern Forest Center Inc | $123,994 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Peter Alfond Foundation | $70,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Davis Family Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Onion Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Unity Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Horizon Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Machias Savings Bank Community | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $217K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $167K.
What grants has Rural Aspirations Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northern Forest Center Inc | Community revitalization applications | $112,009 |
| 2025 | The Charles F and Beatrice D Adams | WASHINGTON COUNTY YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Machias Savings Bank Community | Program Support Grant | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Davis Family Foundation | Washington County Youth Leadership Challenge (Implementation Year 1) | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Onion Foundation | To support the Maine Forest Collaborative | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Adult Education | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Northern Forest Center Inc | Community revitalization applications | $11,985 |
| 2024 | Peter Alfond Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Peter Alfond Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Onion Foundation | To support place- and nature-based education in Piscataquis County | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Adult Education | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Unity Foundation | Maine Civic Network | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Horizon Foundation Inc | General Support | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| 2022 | Peter Alfond Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Education Grant to Support the Learning for Me Website | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Elmina B Sewall Foundation | General operating support | $75,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Rural Aspirations Project?
Rural Aspirations Project is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Elmina B Sewall Foundation ($500K), Northern Forest Center Inc ($124K), Peter Alfond Foundation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $871K in grants to Rural Aspirations Project between 2020–2025.
Who is Rural Aspirations Project's largest funder?
Elmina B Sewall Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Rural Aspirations Project, with $500K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Rural Aspirations Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $871K in grants to Rural Aspirations Project across 20 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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