Elsie & William Viles Foundation
Augusta, Maine · EIN 223089641 · Private foundation
Elsie & William Viles Foundation is a Maine-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $686K in annual giving against $20.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 130 grants for Elsie & William Viles Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Elsie & William Viles Foundation funds
Elsie & William Viles Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, food & agriculture, higher education, k-12 education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, older adults, young adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society General operating support | Augusta, ME | $173K | 2023 |
| Mainegeneral Health General operating support | Augusta, ME | $163K | 2023 |
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society General operating support | Augusta, ME | $160K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Elsie & William Viles Foundation
From Elsie & William Viles Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at elsieandwilliamvilesfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Elsie & William Viles Foundation
- Does Elsie & William Viles Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Elsie & William Viles Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Elsie & William Viles Foundation fund?
- Elsie & William Viles Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include Kennebec Valley Humane Society, Mainegeneral Health. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Elsie & William Viles Foundation give in grants?
- Elsie & William Viles Foundation reported $686K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.2M over 130 grants.
- Where is Elsie & William Viles Foundation located?
- Elsie & William Viles Foundation is based in Augusta, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 223089641.
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