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Fore River Foundation

Portland, Maine  ·  EIN 010421912  ·  Private foundation

Fore River Foundation is a Maine-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.2M in annual giving against $4.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 555 grants for Fore River Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$1.2M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$4.2M
Assets (FY2020)
555
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Fore River Foundation funds

Fore River Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), higher education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include families.

families

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Friends of Acadia
Unrestricted
Bar Harbor, ME$490K2017
Brennan Center
Unrestricted
New York, NY$154K2020
Trust for Public Lands
Unrestricted
San Francisco, CA$150K2022

How to apply for funding from Fore River Foundation

Fore River Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Fore River Foundation

Does Fore River Foundation accept grant applications?
Fore River Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Fore River Foundation fund?
Fore River Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Friends of Acadia, Brennan Center, Trust for Public Lands. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Fore River Foundation give in grants?
Fore River Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.7M over 555 grants.
Where is Fore River Foundation located?
Fore River Foundation is based in Portland, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 010421912.
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About this profile. This page is built from Fore River Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Fore River Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.