Mutual & Membership Benefit Grants in Maine

Explore verified institutional foundations, typical award distributions, and active grantmakers supporting mutual benefit programs across Maine.

Total Capital Deployed
$392K

Across 34 verified foundation awards

Typical Grant Size
$11,529

Median award for mutual benefit in Maine

Open to New Applicants
58%

Of active mutual benefit foundations accept unsolicited proposals

Mutual & Membership Benefit Grant Funding Landscape in Maine

Nonprofits focused on Mutual & Membership Benefit in Maine received $392K across 34 verified foundation grants over recent tax filings. The typical (median) mutual benefit grant in Maine is $11,529, though awards range from smaller $5,000–$25,000 community programming grants up to multi-million-dollar institutional and endowment commitments.

Major Maine funders actively supporting mutual benefit initiatives include Maine Community Foundation INC, Elks National Foundation INC, The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, alongside national foundations funding Maine organizations, youth initiatives, and community programs. Of the active institutional grantmakers funding mutual benefit in Maine, 58% accept unsolicited grant proposals from new applicants, offering immediate funding opportunities for growing 501(c)(3) organizations.

Top Funded Cities in MaineBy Total Capital
Portland4,563 grants awarded
$143.3M
Augusta1,371 grants awarded
$85.5M
Waterville1,033 grants awarded
$76.7M
Lewiston1,101 grants awarded
$41.5M
Bar Harbor545 grants awarded
$38.6M
Grant Size Distribution TiersBy Grant Count
Grassroots & Seed (<$25,000)82%
Ideal for emerging nonprofits, project pilots, and local programming
Mid-Tier & Capacity ($25K – $100K)13%
Core operational funding, staff expansion, and multi-year programs
Major Endowments ($100,000+)5%
Capital campaigns, statewide initiatives, and major institutional grants
Top Institutional Foundations Funding Mutual & Membership Benefit in MaineRanked by annual charitable capital distribution • Form 990-PF & Community Foundations
FoundationHeadquartersAnnual GivingTypical GrantApplication StatusAction
Maine Community Foundation INC
EIN: 010391479
Ellsworth, ME$57.6M$18KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Elks National Foundation INC
EIN: 263718342
Chicago, IL$36.5M$10KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation
EIN: 592469696
Palm Beach, FL$14.9M$15KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Sam L Cohen Foundation
EIN: 202262822
Portland, ME$3.3M$15KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
The Fortin Foundation of Florida INC
EIN: 592707197
Palm Beach, FL$1.8M$15KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
Clarence E Mulford Trust
EIN: 010247548
Fryeburg, ME$810K$5KInvitation OnlyView Profile →
The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the
EIN: 223211042
Holden, ME$467K$10KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Cornelia Warren Community Association
EIN: 010245341
Vero Beach, FL$356K$122KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation
EIN: 016007022
Brooklyn, OH$45K$500Invitation OnlyView Profile →
Maine Education Association
EIN: 010114035
Augusta, ME$20K$20KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Georgetown Working League
EIN: 010430952
Georgetown, ME$6K$6KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
Knights Templar of the USA No 2 Portland St Alban Commandery
EIN: 016010273
South Portland, ME$5K$5KAccepts New ApplicantsView Profile →
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mutual & Membership Benefit Grants in Maine

How much grant funding is available for mutual benefit in Maine?

Over $392K has been deployed across 34 verified foundation grants in Maine according to recent Form 990-PF and 990 filings.

What is the typical mutual benefit grant size in Maine?

The median grant award is approximately $11,529. However, local grassroots initiatives often receive $5,000–$25,000, while regional endowments can exceed $250,000+.

Which foundations in Maine accept unsolicited proposals?

Approximately 58% of verified institutional grantmakers funding mutual benefit in Maine accept unsolicited applications without a pre-existing relationship.

How can my nonprofit find foundations that match our mission?

Use NPO Grant to analyze peer award ledgers in Maine, identify foundations with active giving history in your city, and contact verified program officers directly.