Early Childhood Education Grant Funders in Maine
18 foundations with a documented early childhood education focus have made grants to Maine nonprofits in recent years, together directing $11.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 18 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active early childhood education funders in Maine
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maine giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Enterprises Inc | Maine | $7.1M | 135 | 2024 |
| 2 | John T Gorman Foundation | Maine | $1.5M | 11 | 2024 |
| 3 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Maine | $832K | 26 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation | Maine | $650K | 3 | 2024 |
| 5 | Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation | Maine | $275K | 4 | 2024 |
| 6 | Sam L Cohen Foundation | Maine | $166K | 6 | 2024 |
| 7 | Davis Family Foundation | Maine | $149K | 9 | 2024 |
| 8 | Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Maine | $83K | 4 | 2024 |
| 9 | Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation | Maine | $72K | 3 | 2025 |
| 10 | United Way of Aroostook | Maine | $66K | 3 | 2021 |
| 11 | Quimby Family Foundation | Maine | $40K | 3 | 2019 |
| 12 | The Onion Foundation | Maine | $30K | 2 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Rudolph J Torello Foundation Inc | New Jersey | $25K | 2 | 2024 |
| 14 | Edward H Daveis Benevolent Fund | Maine | $21K | 3 | 2023 |
| 15 | Waterville Area Women's Club | Maine | $12K | 2 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest early childhood education funders in Maine — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 18 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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