The Beacon Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$212K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Beacon Project?
The Beacon Project is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Lois Chiles Foundation ($105K), Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust ($60K), United Midcoast Charities Inc ($12K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $212K in grants to The Beacon Project between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Chiles Foundation | $105,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust | $60,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| United Midcoast Charities Inc | $12,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Windhover Foundation | $10,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $6,750 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Elizabeth Foundation | $5,500 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Wurts Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Caulkins Family Foundation | $3,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Mary a Crocker Trust | $2,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Albright Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Frank B Mazer Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $48K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $44K.
What grants has The Beacon Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lois Chiles Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| 2025 | United Midcoast Charities Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Windhover Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Lois Chiles Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Windhover Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Lois Chiles Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Wurts Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Windhover Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The Elizabeth Foundation | RESEARCH | $500 |
| 2023 | Caulkins Family Foundation | Support Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| 2022 | Lois Chiles Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Windhover Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Caulkins Family Foundation | Support Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Mary a Crocker Trust | SOCIAL SERVICE | $500 |
| 2021 | Lois Chiles Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Elizabeth Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Windhover Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2021 | The Albright Foundation | DONATION | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Mary a Crocker Trust | SOCIAL SERVICE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Caulkins Family Foundation | Support Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Lois Chiles Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Senior Citizens Housing & Retirement Communities, COVID-19 Related Assistance | $6,750 |
| 2020 | Windhover Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2020 | Mary a Crocker Trust | SOCIAL SERVICE | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The Frank B Mazer Foundation | Elderly Care housing | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Beacon Project?
The Beacon Project is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Lois Chiles Foundation ($105K), Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust ($60K), United Midcoast Charities Inc ($12K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $212K in grants to The Beacon Project between 2019–2025.
Who is The Beacon Project's largest funder?
Lois Chiles Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Beacon Project, with $105K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Beacon Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $212K in grants to The Beacon Project across 32 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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