Elsie & William Viles Foundation

Augusta, ME · EIN 22-3089641 · Tax year 2025

Accepts applications

Deadlines, as filed: Applications open April and are due by May. Recipients are notified in July.

Application contact, as filed: Patricia A West

Restrictions, as filed: The Foundation only provides funding for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes as are permitted to organizations exempt from federal income tax and described in section 501(c)(3) of the code, including without limitation, projects and organizations that: Preserve open spaces and conservation of forest lands; care for and protect animals; support children and education; and promote and preserve Maine History and culture.

Website listed on the IRS filing

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Recent gifts

RecipientAmountYear
Kennebec Valley Humane SocietyAugusta, ME · Animal welfare$159,8002025
MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME$159,8002025
Maine State MuseumAugusta, ME · Arts & culture$79,9002025
South Parish Congregational ChurchAugusta, ME$79,9002025
Viles ArboretumAugusta, ME$79,9002025

Giving by year, cause and state

Animal welfare · ME3 gifts$165,3002025
Arts & culture · ME6 gifts$90,4002025
Food banks & hunger relief · ME4 gifts$38,7002025
Youth programs · ME6 gifts$27,0002025

Where they gave

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