Friends of Acadia
Bar Harbor, Maine · EIN 010425071 · Private foundation
Friends of Acadia is a Maine-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $70.3M in assets. This page documents the 44 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Friends of Acadia — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What Friends of Acadia funds
Friends of Acadia's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Friends of Acadia, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region. | Bar Harbor, ME | $9.1M | 2024 |
| Acadia National Park Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region. | Bar Harbor, ME | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Maine Department of Transportation Provide support for Acadia Gateway Center. | Augusta, ME | $1.0M | 2023 |
| Acadia National Park Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region. | Bar Harbor, ME | $995K | 2023 |
| Acadia National Park Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region | Bar Harbor, ME | $766K | 2017 |
| Acadia National Park Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region | Bar Harbor, ME | $739K | 2019 |
| Acadia National Park Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region | Bar Harbor, ME | $682K | 2018 |
| Acadia National Park Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region | Bar Harbor, ME | $625K | 2020 |
| Schoodic Institute at Acadia Education and Conservation | Winter Harbor, ME | $365K | 2024 |
| Downeast Transportation Provide support for the Island Explorer propane buses serving Acadia National Park. | Ellsworth, ME | $297K | 2024 |
| Downeast Transportation Provide support for the Island Explorer propane buses serving Acadia National Park. | Ellsworth, ME | $297K | 2023 |
| Downeast Transportation Provide support for the Island Explorer propane buses serving Acadia National Park. | Trenton, ME | $228K | 2019 |
| Maine Department of Transportation Provide support for Acadia Gateway Center | Augusta, ME | $225K | 2024 |
| Downeast Transportation Provide support for the Island Explorer propane buses serving Acadia National Park. | Trenton, ME | $209K | 2017 |
| Schoodic Institute at Acadia Schoodic Education Adventure Grant. | Winter Harbor, ME | $202K | 2023 |
Friends of Acadia giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Friends of Acadia
Friends of Acadia'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 friendsofacadia.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Friends of Acadia
- Does Friends of Acadia accept grant applications?
- Friends of Acadia'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 Friends of Acadia fund?
- Friends of Acadia's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Acadia National Park, Acadia National Park, Maine Department of Transportation. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Friends of Acadia give in grants?
- Friends of Acadia reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.0M over 44 grants.
- Where is Friends of Acadia located?
- Friends of Acadia is based in Bar Harbor, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 010425071.
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