Forum Foundation
South Portland, Maine · EIN 203986056 · Private foundation
Forum Foundation is a private foundation based in South Portland, Maine. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $695K in giving and $6.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $3.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Forum Foundation funds
Forum Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education.
Populations it has supported include rural communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Forum 1) To fund the operation of Forum Academy, an independent high school in Cocle Province, Panama;2) To Fund programs administered by Forum Ac | — | $855K | 2018 |
| Academia Forum TO FUND EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN RURAL COCLE PROVINCE | — | $680K | 2023 |
| Academia Forum TO FUND EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN RURAL COCLE PROVINCE | — | $640K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Forum Foundation
Forum 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. You can review the foundation directly at forum-foundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Forum Foundation
- Does Forum Foundation accept grant applications?
- Forum 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 Forum Foundation fund?
- Forum Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Academia Forum. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Forum Foundation give in grants?
- Forum Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $695K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.8M over 7 grants.
- Where is Forum Foundation located?
- Forum Foundation is based in South Portland, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203986056.
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