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Forest Society of Maine

Bangor, Maine  ·  EIN 020413555  ·  Private foundation

Based in Bangor, Maine, Forest Society of Maine has awarded $3.4M across 5 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Appalachian Maountain Club. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$570K
Annual giving (FY2024)
$16.8M
Total assets
5
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Forest Society of Maine funds

Forest Society of Maine's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Forest Society of Maine, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Appalachian Maountain Club
LAND AQUISITION - KIW & GULF HAGAS
Boston, MA$2.3M2017
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust
LAND PURCHASE
Damariscotta, ME$361K2024
Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
TO ACQUIRE A TRACT OF IMPORTANT WETLANDS ON POND COVE ISLAND.
Augusta, ME$325K2023
Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
TO ACQUIRE FEE TITLE TO THIS TRACT OF IMPORTANT WETLANDS ALONG THE SEBASTICOOK RIVER AND VERONA ISLAND
Augusta, ME$225K2022
Midcoast Conservancy Trust
LAND PURCHASE
Edgecomb, ME$200K2024

Forest Society of Maine giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.3M
2022$225K
2023$325K
2024$561K

How to apply for funding from Forest Society of Maine

Forest Society of Maine's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at fsmaine.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Forest Society of Maine

Does Forest Society of Maine accept grant applications?
Forest Society of Maine's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Forest Society of Maine fund?
Forest Society of Maine's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Appalachian Maountain Club, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Forest Society of Maine give in grants?
Forest Society of Maine reported $570K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.4M over 5 grants.
Where is Forest Society of Maine located?
Forest Society of Maine is based in Bangor, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 020413555.
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About this profile. This page is built from Forest Society of Maine's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Forest Society of Maine. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.