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Who funds religion-related in Maine: 44 foundations, $695,160 in grants
44 private foundations paid 100 grants totaling $695,160 to religion-related nonprofits in Maine, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Sam L Cohen Foundation, with $315,000 in 2 grants.
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- Cause
- Religion-related
- Recipients in
- Maine
- Foundations
- 44
- Grants
- 100
- Total granted
- $695,160
Foundations that funded religion-related in Maine
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam L Cohen Foundation | Portland, ME | 2 | $315,000 | $275,000 | Youth and Family Outreach | Building a brighter future campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| Philbrook Charitable Corporation | Island Falls, ME | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | Greater Houlton Christian Academy | Contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Strauss Foundation TD | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | Congregation Bet Haam | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Protein Foundation | Yarmouth, ME | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | Chop Point | Children Education Programs | apps.irs.gov |
| John T Gorman Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | To provide general operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Forsyth Fbo Bangor Theological Sem Co Bank | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20,528 | $20,528 | Bangor Theological Seminary | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul B Greetin and Beryl S Greetin Foundation Inc | Downingtown, PA | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Chop Point Inc | For various charitable activities | apps.irs.gov |
| Schiavi Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 2 | $17,500 | $15,000 | Catholic Foundation of Maine | General Operating Support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation | Damariscotta, ME | 1 | $17,500 | $17,500 | Chop Point | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Marstine Family Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Beth Israel Congregation | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | apps.irs.gov |
| Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Turner, ME | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Christian Civic League Maine | To provide financial support to the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Tuttle Trust Fbo Winthrop Center | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $6,850 | $6,850 | Winthrop Center Friends Church | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Deupree Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Union Street Brick Church | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Winfield Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation | Saco, ME | 1 | $5,450 | $5,450 | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | General Operating Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Food pantry/food bank | apps.irs.gov |
| Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Charitable Foundation | Westbrook, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | General Purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Eagle Projects International | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Reny Charitable Foundation | Newcastle, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Alfred M Senter Fund Trust | Bath, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | The Gathering Place | Support of programs | apps.irs.gov |
| The Marjorie C Bailey Charitable Foundation | Damariscotta, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Maine Maritime Ministry | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc | Arlington, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Congregation Beth Israel | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomas F Staley Foundation | Easton, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Hope Squad Maine | General Contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Trust Ua the Camden Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Genesis Fund | Project/program funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Clarence E Mulford Trust | Fryeburg, ME | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | North Fryeburg Community Chapel | Operating cost support | apps.irs.gov |
| Jdcza Foundation Inc | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Great Commission Ministries | for the needs of the poor | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 53 | $3,293 | $305 | Chop Point Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Simmons Foundation - Perkinsthompson | Portland, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Overnight Program | apps.irs.gov |
| The Aaron A and Maria H Putnam Family Charitable Trust | Houlton, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Greater Houlton Christian Academy | Provide christian education | apps.irs.gov |
| Raymond Family Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Chebeague Community Church | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Tyler Foundation | Plano, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | The Gathering Place | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| John C Enk Char Residual Trust | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $2,275 | $2,275 | Bangor Theological Seminary | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Cecil B Day Foundation Inc | Norcross, GA | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Vision Partners | Evangelism, Ministry | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2 | $1,775 | $1,025 | Pines Church Inc | Other civic / community | apps.irs.gov |
| The Crawford Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Barnabas Factor | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Johansen T H Family FDN | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Gathering Place | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Augusta, ME | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Genesis Fund | Annual Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable TRST | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Congregation Beth El | Annual support | apps.irs.gov |
| Morris & Anna Propp Sons Fund Inc | Jupiter, FL | 1 | $950 | $950 | Beth Israel Congregation | For general operating charitable needs of recipient organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Phyllis L Reed Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $790 | $790 | Bangor Theological Seminary | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Sacred Heart Trust Foundation | Waverly, PA | 1 | $639 | $639 | Marian Movement of Priests | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 2 | $210 | $150 | United Society of Shakers | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program." | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bopp Family Charitable Trust | Falmouth, ME | 1 | $200 | $200 | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Annual gift | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam L Cohen Foundation | Youth and Family Outreach | South Portland, ME | Building a brighter future campaign | $275,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Philbrook Charitable Corporation | Greater Houlton Christian Academy | Houlton, ME | Contribution | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Strauss Foundation TD | Congregation Bet Haam | S Portland, ME | General operating | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sam L Cohen Foundation | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | Operating support | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Protein Foundation | Chop Point | Woolwich, ME | Children Education Programs | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John T Gorman Foundation | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | To provide general operating support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Forsyth Fbo Bangor Theological Sem Co Bank | Bangor Theological Seminary | Portland, ME | Unrestricted general | $20,528 | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul B Greetin and Beryl S Greetin Foundation Inc | Chop Point Inc | Woolwich, ME | For various charitable activities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation | Chop Point | Woolwich, ME | Unrestricted | $17,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marstine Family Foundation | Beth Israel Congregation | Bath, ME | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Schiavi Family Foundation | Catholic Foundation of Maine | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Christian Civic League Maine | Augusta, ME | To provide financial support to the organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Tuttle Trust Fbo Winthrop Center | Winthrop Center Friends Church | Winthrop, ME | General operating | $6,850 | apps.irs.gov |
| Deupree Family Foundation | Union Street Brick Church | Bangor, ME | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Winfield Foundation | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | General | $5,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | General Operating Support | $5,450 | apps.irs.gov |
| The William P Goldman and Brothers Foundation Inc | Congregation Beth Israel | Old Orchard Beach, ME | Support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Eagle Projects International | Sangerville, ME | General operating support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Trust Ua the Camden Foundation | Genesis Fund | Brunswick, ME | Project/program funds | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomas F Staley Foundation | Hope Squad Maine | Ocean Park, ME | General Contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Marjorie C Bailey Charitable Foundation | Maine Maritime Ministry | Whitefield, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Charitable Foundation | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | General Purpose | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | Food pantry/food bank | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Reny Charitable Foundation | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Alfred M Senter Fund Trust | The Gathering Place | Brunswick, ME | Support of programs | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jdcza Foundation Inc | Great Commission Ministries | Orrington, ME | for the needs of the poor | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Clarence E Mulford Trust | North Fryeburg Community Chapel | Fryeburg, ME | Operating cost support | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Aaron A and Maria H Putnam Family Charitable Trust | Greater Houlton Christian Academy | Houlton, ME | Provide christian education | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Simmons Foundation - Perkinsthompson | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | Overnight Program | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Raymond Family Foundation | Chebeague Community Church | Chebeague Island, ME | General operating support | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Schiavi Family Foundation | The Gathering Place | Brunswick, ME | General Operating Support | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tyler Foundation | The Gathering Place | Brunswick, ME | Charitable | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| John C Enk Char Residual Trust | Bangor Theological Seminary | Portland, ME | Scholarship | $2,275 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cecil B Day Foundation Inc | Vision Partners | Biddeford, ME | Evangelism, Ministry | $2,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Crawford Family Foundation | Barnabas Factor | Topsham, ME | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | Pines Church Inc | Hermon, ME | Other civic / community | $1,025 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable TRST | Congregation Beth El | Bangor, ME | Annual support | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Johansen T H Family FDN | Gathering Place | Brunswick, ME | General operating | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Genesis Fund | Brunswick, ME | Annual Support | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Morris & Anna Propp Sons Fund Inc | Beth Israel Congregation | Bath, ME | For general operating charitable needs of recipient organization | $950 | apps.irs.gov |
| Phyllis L Reed Trust | Bangor Theological Seminary | Portland, ME | General operating | $790 | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | Pines Church Inc | Hermon, ME | Other civic / community | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sacred Heart Trust Foundation | Marian Movement of Priests | Francis, ME | General support | $639 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Chop Point Inc | Woolwich, ME | General support | $305 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Baptist School of Christian Training | Mapleton, ME | General support | $238 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | His Hands Support Ministries | Peru, ME | General support | $209 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bopp Family Charitable Trust | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | Annual gift | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Eagle Projects International Inc | Sangerville, ME | General support | $176 | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | United Society of Shakers | New Gloucestr, ME | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program." | $150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Biddeford, ME | General support | $133 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Green Tree Ministries | Westbrook, ME | General support | $132 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Friends of Little Portion Hermitage | Auburn, ME | General support | $112 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lighthouse Radio Network Inc | Bangor, ME | General support | $106 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Baptist Youth Camp | Ellsworth, ME | General support | $105 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | United Society of Shakers | New Gloucester, ME | General support | $105 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Central Maine Bible Conference | Brooks, ME | General support | $99 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Faith Community Fellowship | Ellsworth, ME | General support | $95 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Barnabas Factor | Topsham, ME | General support | $94 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Greater Houlton Christian Academy | Houlton, ME | General support | $83 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hyssong Family Ministries | Rockport, ME | General support | $74 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bucksport Bible Church | Bucksport, ME | General support | $71 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kabbalah4all Congregation | Phippsburg, ME | General support | $63 | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | The Friends of the Shakers Inc | New Gloucestr, ME | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program." | $60 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | In His Image Ministries | Fort Kent, ME | General support | $57 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Linda Gove Ministries | North Berwick, ME | General support | $56 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Temple of the Feminine Divine | Bangor, ME | General support | $54 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Gracepoint Church | Biddeford, ME | General support | $50 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Harvest Chapel of Levant Village | Levant, ME | General support | $49 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Calvary Chapel Downeast | Trenton, ME | General support | $44 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Church of the Midcoast | Bath, ME | General support | $42 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Door To Life | Brunswick, ME | General support | $42 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Tashi Gatsel Ling Buddhist Center | Gray, ME | General support | $42 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | First Universalist Church | Rockland, ME | General support | $40 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | South Lewiston Baptist Church | Lewiston, ME | General support | $39 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Pleasant River Chapel | Vinalhaven, ME | General support | $36 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Congregation Beth El | Bangor, ME | General support | $35 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | The Philippian Fellowship | Bremen, ME | General support | $35 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Beth Israel Congregation | Bath, ME | General support | $34 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Grace Christian Healing | Boothbay Harbor, ME | General support | $30 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Helping Hands Ministries | Chelsea, ME | General support | $30 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Maine Maritime Ministry | Whitefield, ME | General support | $29 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Propelling the Gospel Missions Inc | Standish, ME | General support | $29 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Apostolic Training Ministries Inc | Fort Fairfield, ME | General support | $27 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Farmington Conference Center Inc | West Farmington, ME | General support | $25 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Centerpoint Church of Portland Inc | Portland, ME | General support | $24 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Gospel Music Project | York, ME | General support | $24 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Thrive Adventures | Mount Desert, ME | General support | $23 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Dragon Cliff Zen Center | Oakland, ME | General support | $22 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Rock Church of Greater Portland | Scarborough, ME | General support | $21 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Chabad of Bangor Inc | Bangor, ME | General support | $20 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Genesis Fund | Brunswick, ME | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Greater Bangor Area Street Pastors | Bangor, ME | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Maine Hindu Temple | Westbrook, ME | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Redemption Hill Community | Auburn, ME | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | The First Congregational Society in Edgecomb | Edgecomb, ME | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | The Gathering Place | Brunswick, ME | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | United Church of Christ Innortheast Harbor and Seal Harbor | Northeast Harbor, ME | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Joseph and Alice McKeen Study Center | Damariscotta, ME | General support | $11 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Nagaloka Buddhist Center | Portland, ME | General support | $11 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.