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Sam L Cohen Foundation: 125 grants to organizations, $3.3 million (tax year ended December 2025)

Sam L Cohen Foundation, a private foundation in Portland, ME, paid 125 grants to organizations totaling $3,345,408 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on June 29, 2026. The largest was $275,000 to Youth and Family Outreach in South Portland, ME for building a brighter future campaign.

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EIN
202262822
Based in
Portland, ME
Assets
$34,543,982
Grants paid
$3,345,408
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed June 29, 2026, IRS object ID 202611809349100216. It reported $3,345,408 in grants paid; 125 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Youth and Family OutreachSouth Portland, MEBuilding a brighter future campaignReligion-related$275,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern MainePortland, MEA place of growth capital campaignYouth development$250,000apps.irs.gov
Jewish Community AlliancePortland, MEAddressing antisemitism$225,000apps.irs.gov
Maine PublicPortland, MECapital campaign$125,000apps.irs.gov
Gulf of Maine Research InstitutePortland, MEOperating supportAnimal-related$100,000apps.irs.gov
Portland Parks ConservancyPortland, ME21st century community poolHuman services$100,000apps.irs.gov
Maine InitiativesPortland, MEOperating supportCrime and legal-related$75,000apps.irs.gov
Planned Parenthood of Northern New EnglandPortland, MEOperating support$60,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Children's AllianceAugusta, MERight from the start coalition$58,333apps.irs.gov
Holocaust & Human Rights Center of MaineAugusta, MEOperating support$54,545apps.irs.gov
Good Shepherd Food BankAuburn, MEOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Immigrant Legal Advocacy ProjectPortland, MEOperating supportCrime and legal-related$50,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Children's AllianceAugusta, MEOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Equal JusticeAugusta, MEOperating support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Family PlanningAugusta, MEOperating support$40,000apps.irs.gov
My Place Teen CenterWestbrook, MEOperating supportYouth development$40,000apps.irs.gov
Seeds of Hope Neighborhood CenterBiddeford, MEOperating supportReligion-related$40,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Maine Area Agency On AgingBiddeford, MEOperating support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Biddeford Food PantryBiddeford, MEOperating supportHuman services$35,000apps.irs.gov
Fair TideKittery, MEOperating supportHousing and shelter$35,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Women's Lobby Education FundAugusta, MEOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention ProgramBrunswick, MEOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Milestone FoundationPortland, MEOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Temple Beth ElPortland, MEOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Ecology SchoolSaco, MEOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Congregation Etz ChaimKennebunk, MEOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Farms for Food EquityCape Elizabeth, MEOperating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$25,000apps.irs.gov
Full Plates Full PotentialBrunswick, MEOperating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hope ActsPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hospice of Southern MaineScarborough, MEOperating supportHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Intercultural Community CenterWestbrook, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Jobs for Maine's GraduatesAugusta, MEOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Coast Fishermen's AssociationBrunswick, MEOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
MainehealthPortland, MEMaine children's cancer programHealth care$25,000apps.irs.gov
PSL ServicesSouth Portland, MEOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Portland Recovery Community CenterPortland, MEOperating supportMental health and crisis intervention$25,000apps.irs.gov
Preble StreetPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Robbie FoundationScarborough, MEOperating supportHealth care$25,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Maine Jewish Cemetery AssociationPortland, MECemetery renovationMutual and membership benefit$25,000apps.irs.gov
Avesta Housing Development CorporationPortland, MEOperating supportHousing and shelter$20,000apps.irs.gov
Consumers for Affordable Health CareAugusta, MEOperating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Dempsey CenterLewiston, MEOperating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Disability Rights MaineAugusta, MEOperating supportCrime and legal-related$20,000apps.irs.gov
Heart of BiddefordBiddeford, MEOperating supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$20,000apps.irs.gov
Levey Day SchoolPortland, MEOperating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Jewish Film FestivalPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
Mitchell InstitutePortland, MEOperating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Portland Community SquashPortland, MEOperating supportRecreation and sports$20,000apps.irs.gov
Quality Housing CoalitionPortland, MEOperating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Regional Transportation ProgramWestbrook, MEOperating supportHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Side X SidePortland, MEOperating supportEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
Susan L Curtis Charitable FoundationPortland, MEOperating supportRecreation and sports$20,000apps.irs.gov
Through These DoorsPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Maine AudubonFalmouth, MEOperating support$18,452apps.irs.gov
Greater Portland HealthPortland, MEOperating support$16,016apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern MaineWestbrook, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Black Owned MainePortland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Cumberland County Food Security CouncilSouth Portland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Elder Abuse Institute of MaineBrunswick, MEOperating supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$15,000apps.irs.gov
Food for All ServicesPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts of MaineSouth Portland, MEOperating supportYouth development$15,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of Greater PortlandPortland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Locker ProjectSouth Portland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Association of NonprofitsPortland, MEOperating supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$15,000apps.irs.gov
Maine NeedsPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Maine PublicPortland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
MainehealthPortland, MEOperating supportHealth care$15,000apps.irs.gov
North Berwick Food PantryNorth Berwick, MEOperating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$15,000apps.irs.gov
Out MaineRockland, MEOperating supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Portland Museum of ArtPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$15,000apps.irs.gov
Restorative Justice Institute of MaineBiddeford, MEOperating supportCrime and legal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
RippleffectPortland, MEOperating supportDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$15,000apps.irs.gov
Sea Change YogaPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Opportunity AllianceSouth Portland, MEHeating assistance & weatherizationHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
University of Hawai'i FoundationHonolulu, HISam l. cohen fellowship$15,000apps.irs.gov
Volunteers of America Northern New EnglandBrunswick, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Wayfinder SchoolsCamden, MEOperating supportHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Westbrook Adult EducationWestbrook, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Women United Around the WorldPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Youth Full MaineBiddeford, MEOperating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$15,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Humanities CouncilPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$14,820apps.irs.gov
Lifeflight FoundationAugusta, MEOperating supportHealth care$14,125apps.irs.gov
A Company of GirlsPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$12,500apps.irs.gov
Hardy GirlsAugusta, MEOperating support$12,500apps.irs.gov
Osher Map Library and Smith CenterPortland, MEOperating support$12,500apps.irs.gov
Portland Chamber Music FestivalPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$12,500apps.irs.gov
United Recovery FundPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$12,500apps.irs.gov
Wayside Food ProgramsPortland, MEOperating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$12,500apps.irs.gov
Midcoast LiteracyBath, MEOperating supportEducation$12,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Association for the Education of Young ChildrenAugusta, MERight from the start coalitionEducation$11,667apps.irs.gov
Cathedral Church of St LukePortland, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Museum and Theatre of MainePortland, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Grahamtastic ConnectionSpringvale, MEOperating supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Great Schools PartnershipPortland, MEOperating supportEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers MaineBath, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of York CountyKennebunk, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of MainePortland, MEOperating supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kids First CenterScarborough, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Access PointsBrunswick, MEOperating supportHealth care$10,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Inside OutLewiston, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mayo Street ArtsPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Our PlacePortland, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
PassivhausmaineFreeport, MEOperating supportEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Reach Out and ReadBoston, MAOperating supportEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Family RestoredPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Foundation for Portland Public SchoolsPortland, MEFood fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Root CellarPortland, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Southern MainePortland, MEHeating assistance$10,000apps.irs.gov
Vet To Vet MaineBiddeford, MEOperating supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Vigorous TendernessPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Apex Youth ConnectionBiddeford, MEOperating supportYouth development$8,800apps.irs.gov
Kids Free To GrowKennebunk, MEOperating supportCrime and legal-related$8,000apps.irs.gov
Community Organizing AllianceLewiston, MEOperating support$7,500apps.irs.gov
Maine State Music TheatreBrunswick, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$7,500apps.irs.gov
The WindowdressersRockland, MEOperating supportHousing and shelter$7,500apps.irs.gov
York County Community Action CorporationSanford, MEHeating assistanceHuman services$7,500apps.irs.gov
Waynflete SchoolPortland, MEOperating supportEducation$6,150apps.irs.gov
Acorn ProductionsPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kidspeace New EnglandEllsworth, MEOperating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Philanthropy CenterPortland, MEOperating supportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
South Portland Food CupboardSouth Portland, MEOperating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Hill ArtsPortland, MEOperating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Maine InitiativesPortland, MEImmigrant & refugee funders collaborativeCrime and legal-related$4,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Oral Health FundersAugusta, MEMohfg consultant stipend$3,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Community FoundationPortland, MEOperating support$500apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed July 29, 2025, IRS object ID 202522109349100317. It reported $2,482,100 in grants paid; 94 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern MainePortland, MEA place of growth capital campaignYouth development$250,000apps.irs.gov
Jewish Community Alliance of Southern MainePortland, MEDirector of community relationsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$125,000apps.irs.gov
Maine PublicBangor, MECapital campaign$125,000apps.irs.gov
Gulf of Maine Research InstitutePortland, MEOperating supportAnimal-related$100,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Southern MainePortland, MEOperating support$80,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Children's AllianceAugusta, MERight from the start coalition$65,000apps.irs.gov
Immigrant Legal Advocacy ProjectPortland, MEOperating supportCrime and legal-related$50,000apps.irs.gov
Jewish Community Alliance of Southern MainePortland, MEOperating supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Jewish MuseumPortland, MEDelet programArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Planned Parenthood of Northern New EnglandColchester, VTOperating supportHealth care$50,000apps.irs.gov
Preble StreetPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
York County Shelter Programs IncAlfred, MEOperating supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$50,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Immigrants' Rights CoalitionPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$45,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Family PlanningAugusta, MEOperating support$41,600apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern MainePortland, MEOperating supportYouth development$40,000apps.irs.gov
ProsperitymePortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$40,000apps.irs.gov
Aclu of MainePortland, MEOperating support$35,000apps.irs.gov
Equalitymaine FoundationPortland, MEOperating support$35,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Center for Economic PolicyPortland, MEOperating support$35,000apps.irs.gov
York County Community Action CorporationSanford, MEOperating supportHuman services$35,000apps.irs.gov
CommonspacePortland, MEOperating supportHealth care$30,000apps.irs.gov
Community DentalPortland, MEOperating supportHealth care$30,000apps.irs.gov
Cross Cultural Community ServicesPortland, MEOperating supportHealth care$30,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Access Immigrant NetworkPortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Spurwink ServicesPortland, MEOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Tedford HousingBrunswick, MEOperating supportHousing and shelter$30,000apps.irs.gov
Youth Full MaineBiddeford, MEOperating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$30,000apps.irs.gov
Caring UnlimitedSanford, MEOperating supportHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Congregation Etz ChaimKennebunk, MEOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Portland Family PromisePortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Jewish Community Alliance of Southern MainePortland, MEAntisemitism task forcePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$25,000apps.irs.gov
MainehealthPortland, MEMaine children's cancer programHealth care$25,000apps.irs.gov
Portland Symphony OrchestraPortland, MEOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Opportunity AlliancePortland, MEOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wayside Food ProgramsPortland, MEOperating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$25,000apps.irs.gov
Frannie Peabody CenterPortland, MEOperating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Furniture FriendsWestbrook, MEOperating supportHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
In Her PresencePortland, MEOperating supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$20,000apps.irs.gov
Locker ProjectSouth Portland, MEOperating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Jewish Film FestivalPortland, MEMaine jewish film festivalArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
Mainely TeethPortland, MEOperating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Northern Light Health FoundationPortland, MEBehavioral healthcare center$20,000apps.irs.gov
Oasis Health Network IncBrunswick, MEOperating supportHealth care$20,000apps.irs.gov
Portland OvationsPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
Portland Stage CompanyPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
317 Main Community Music CenterYarmouth, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
American Red Cross of Southern MainePortland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake IncCasco, MEOperating supportRecreation and sports$15,000apps.irs.gov
Catholic Charities MainePortland, MEOperating supportHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Grieving ChildrenPortland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
City of PortlandPortland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Goodwill Industries of Northern New EnglandGorham, MEOperating supportEmployment$15,000apps.irs.gov
Ketcha OutdoorsScarborough, MEOperating supportYouth development$15,000apps.irs.gov
LearningworksPortland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Boys To MenPortland, MEOperating supportYouth development$15,000apps.irs.gov
New Ventures MaineSouth Portland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership InstitutePortland, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Safe Families for ChildrenTopsham, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Seeds of PeaceOtisfield, MEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Opportunity AlliancePortland, MEHeating assistance and weatherization$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Telling RoomPortland, MEOperating supportYouth development$15,000apps.irs.gov
University of Hawai'i FoundationHonolulu, HISam l. cohen fellowship$15,000apps.irs.gov
Woodfords Family ServicesWestbrook, MEOperating support$12,500apps.irs.gov
Lake Region Senior ServicesGorham, MEOperating support$12,000apps.irs.gov
Cromwell Center for Disabilities AwarenessPortland, MEOperating supportMental health and crisis intervention$10,000apps.irs.gov
Finding Our VoicesCamden, MEOperating supportCrime and legal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity York CountyKennebunk, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hope Squad MaineOcean Park, MEOperating supportReligion-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Academy of Modern MusicPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Council On AgingBrunswick, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Federation of Farmers MarketsFreeport, MEOperating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$10,000apps.irs.gov
Maine InitiativesPortland, MEMaine youth justiceCrime and legal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramAugusta, MEOperating supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
People PlusBrunswick, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Reentry SistersStandish, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
SailmainePortland, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Senior Needs Committee of Wells & OgunquitWells, MEOperating supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Shalom HousePortland, MEOperating supportMental health and crisis intervention$10,000apps.irs.gov
Somali Bantu Community AssoicationLewiston, MEOperating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
South Portland Food CupboardSouth Portland, MEOperating supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$10,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Southern MainePortland, MEHeating assistance$10,000apps.irs.gov
ValoFreeport, MEOperating supportYouth development$10,000apps.irs.gov
ArtvanBrunswick, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$7,500apps.irs.gov
The Windowdressers IncRockland, MEOperating supportHousing and shelter$7,500apps.irs.gov
York County Community Action CorporationSanford, MEHeating assistanceHuman services$7,500apps.irs.gov
Chabad Lubavitch of Maine IncPortland, MEOperation support$6,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Southern MainePortland, MEMaine early childhood funders group$6,000apps.irs.gov
Classical UprisingPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pihcintu ChorusDenmark, MEOperating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Portland School of BalletPortland, MEOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Iris NetworkPortland, MEOperating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Maine InitiativesPortland, MEImmigrant and refugee funders collaborativeCrime and legal-related$3,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Oral Health FundersAugusta, MEMohfg consultant stipend$3,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Community FoundationEllsworth, MEOperating supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$500apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Maine$5,737,508
Vermont$50,000
Hawaii$30,000
Massachusetts$10,000

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