Foundations accepting applications for arts organizations in Maine (143)
These foundations said they accept applications for gifts to arts organizations in Maine. Application details appear only where the foundation listed them in its filing.
| Rank | Foundation | Gifts | Total | Typical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion FoundationAuburn, ME · EIN 47-1289795Accepts applications109 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: Onion Foundation Deadlines, as filed: Application links are posted on the program pages when the application period is open. Restrictions, as filed: To apply for and receive a grant, your organization must be a 501(c)3 public charity as designated by the IRS, operate under a fiscal sponsor that is a qualified 501(c)3 public charity, be a public education institution, or be a Maine governmental unit. We strongly encourage fiscally sponsored applicants to discuss their proposal ideas with a program officer before writing their application. | 109 | $1,460,750 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Lunder FoundationPortland, ME · EIN 01-0437556Accepts applications29 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: THE LUNDER FOUNDATION CO KENILWORTH Deadlines, as filed: NONE. Restrictions, as filed: THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FIELDS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, THE ARTS AND HEALTH CARE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO WORTHY CHARITIES WITHIN ITS PRINCIPAL AREA OF GEOGRAPHIC INTEREST OF MAINE AND MASSACHUSETTS. WHEN CONSIDERING MAJOR GRANTS, THE FOUNDATION NORMALLY REQUIRES THAT THE GRANTEE RAISE MATCHING FUNDS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE GRANT. | 29 | $4,577,727 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Saco & Biddeford SavingsSaco, ME · EIN 01-0516587Accepts applications21 gifts · typical $300 Application contact, as filed: Brian Ballute Deadlines, as filed: None Restrictions, as filed: Must be a 501(c)(3) organization and a qualifying public charity. Application must describe persons/communities served. | 21 | $16,600 | $300 | Accepts applications | |
| Elmina B Sewall FoundationFreeport, ME · EIN 01-0387404Accepts applications19 gifts · typical $35,000 Application contact, as filed: Laura Dover Deadlines, as filed: 2025 Applications were due by February, 2025. Grant decisions were announced in April, 2025. Restrictions, as filed: Applicants must be eligible to accept tax-deductible donations as outlined in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. This includes 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt organizations, public schools, public agencies working for the State of Maine, or Indian tribal governments (and their political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior. The Foundation limits and prioritizes grant support to charitable work in Maine that aligns with its stated priorities. This requirement may be waived for a defined group of Legacy organizations. For nonprofits based in Maine, the Foundation will check with the Maine Secretary of State's website to determine that applicants' annual report filings are up-to-date. The Foundation will only consider grants for operations, projects, or capital acquisition; the Foundation does not consider grants for endowments. | 19 | $761,500 | $35,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompsonPortland, ME · EIN 01-0277832Accepts applications11 gifts · typical $2,000 Application contact, as filed: Paul Rausch co Perkins Thompson Deadlines, as filed: There are no submission deadlines Restrictions, as filed: See attached schedule | 11 | $21,500 | $2,000 | Accepts applications |
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