Viles Arboretum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$541K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Viles Arboretum?
Viles Arboretum is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Elsie & William Viles Foundation ($372K), Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation ($41K), Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $541K in grants to Viles Arboretum between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie & William Viles Foundation | $372,200 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | $41,000 | 8 | 2020–2025 |
| Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees | $30,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Davis Conservation Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Onion Foundation | $8,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Maine Initiativesinc | $5,166 | 1 | 2024 |
| John Sage Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Helen W Fuller Testamentary Trust | $4,700 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Raymond J and Mary C Reisert Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Bracy Memorial Trust Fund | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $135K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $93K.
What grants has Viles Arboretum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Elsie & William Viles Foundation | General operating support | $79,900 |
| 2025 | John Sage Foundation | 2025 GRANT AWARD | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond J and Mary C Reisert Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Annual Support | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Helen W Fuller Testamentary Trust | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,700 |
| 2025 | The Bracy Memorial Trust Fund | GENERAL FINANCIALSUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Elsie & William Viles Foundation | General operating support | $77,800 |
| 2024 | Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Davis Conservation Foundation | Viles Arboretum Conservation and Climate Change Educator Program | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Initiativesinc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,166 |
| 2024 | Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Unrestricted Support | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Helen W Fuller Testamentary Trust | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Elsie & William Viles Foundation | General operating support | $81,500 |
| 2023 | Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees | CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Botanical Gardens & Arboreta | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Catalyst Grant - Kitchen Upgrades | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Unrestricted Support | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Elsie & William Viles Foundation | General operating support | $69,800 |
| 2022 | Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees | EDUCATIONAL | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Project Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Onion Foundation | General Operations | $8,500 |
| 2022 | Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Helen W Fuller Testamentary Trust | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Elsie & William Viles Foundation | General operating support | $63,200 |
| 2021 | Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Program Support | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Helen W Fuller Testamentary Trust | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Viles Arboretum?
Viles Arboretum is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Elsie & William Viles Foundation ($372K), Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation ($41K), Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust Co Linda S Dalby Et Al Trustees ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $541K in grants to Viles Arboretum between 2020–2025.
Who is Viles Arboretum's largest funder?
Elsie & William Viles Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Viles Arboretum, with $372K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Viles Arboretum received?
IRS 990 filings record $541K in grants to Viles Arboretum across 28 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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