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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.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$70.3M
Total assets
44
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Friends of Acadia funds

Friends of Acadia's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation.

EducationEnvironment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Friends of Acadia, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Acadia National Park
Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region.
Bar Harbor, ME$9.1M2024
Acadia National Park
Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region.
Bar Harbor, ME$1.1M2022
Maine Department of Transportation
Provide support for Acadia Gateway Center.
Augusta, ME$1.0M2023
Acadia National Park
Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region.
Bar Harbor, ME$995K2023
Acadia National Park
Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region
Bar Harbor, ME$766K2017
Acadia National Park
Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region
Bar Harbor, ME$739K2019
Acadia National Park
Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region
Bar Harbor, ME$682K2018
Acadia National Park
Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region
Bar Harbor, ME$625K2020
Schoodic Institute at Acadia
Education and Conservation
Winter Harbor, ME$365K2024
Downeast Transportation
Provide support for the Island Explorer propane buses serving Acadia National Park.
Ellsworth, ME$297K2024
Downeast Transportation
Provide support for the Island Explorer propane buses serving Acadia National Park.
Ellsworth, ME$297K2023
Downeast Transportation
Provide support for the Island Explorer propane buses serving Acadia National Park.
Trenton, ME$228K2019
Maine Department of Transportation
Provide support for Acadia Gateway Center
Augusta, ME$225K2024
Downeast Transportation
Provide support for the Island Explorer propane buses serving Acadia National Park.
Trenton, ME$209K2017
Schoodic Institute at Acadia
Schoodic Education Adventure Grant.
Winter Harbor, ME$202K2023

Friends of Acadia giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.0M
2018$929K
2019$1.0M
2020$761K
2022$1.5M
2023$2.6M
2024$10.2M

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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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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About this profile. This page is built from Friends of Acadia'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 Friends of Acadia. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.