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John T Gorman Foundation

Portland, Maine  ·  EIN 010498551  ·  Private foundation

John T Gorman Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $7.0M in grants paid and $221.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 595 individual grants from this funder — $31.6M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$7.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$221.5M
Total assets
595
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What John T Gorman Foundation funds

John T Gorman Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, early childhood education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Food & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, justice involved.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesjustice involvedlow-income communitiesrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John T Gorman Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Senator George J Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute
$675,000 to support the Promise Scholar Program; $3,000 2022 Fall Gala
Portland, ME$678K2022
United Way of Southern Maine
f/b/o Thrive2027; Portland ConnectED; ALICE database; general support
Portland, ME$650K2022
Maine Medical Center
f/b/o Invest in Tomorrow Campaign; Women's Health Center; Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
Portland, ME$630K2022
Mercy Hospital
$20,000 general operating support; $250,000 In Her Presence; $250,000 McAuley Residences
Portland, ME$520K2023
Preble Street
$500,000 for the Food Security Hub, $5,000 for general operating support
Portland, ME$505K2022
United Way of Southern Maine
Grants for COVID-19 relief, economic development, education, and community improvement
Portland, ME$465K2020
Mercy Hospital
f/b/o workforce racial equity; Family-Centered Education Model; general support
Portland, ME$380K2022
Sunrise County Economic Council
To support for Family Futures Downeast
Machias, ME$360K2022
Lewiston Public Schools
Academic and social-emotional support programs
Lewiston, ME$345K2024
Boys and Girls Club of Bangor
Moving Families Forward; behavioral health support
Bangor, ME$316K2024
York County Community Action Corporation
To prevent child homelessness
Sanford, ME$315K2023
Mainehealth
Child and family health and support services; health care development
Portland, ME$310K2024
Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Foundation
$100,000 general operations; $200,000 Strengthen LA initiative
Lewiston, ME$300K2022
Bangor Housing Development Corporation
Moving Families Forward; youth academic and career exporation; community events
Bangor, ME$297K2024
Mainehealth (dba Maine Behavioral Healthcare)
Increased access to mental health supports to children
Portland, ME$292K2023

John T Gorman Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$7.0M
2022$8.7M
2023$8.5M
2024$7.5M

How to apply for funding from John T Gorman Foundation

From John T Gorman Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“See 2(b) above”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at jtgfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about John T Gorman Foundation

Does John T Gorman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — John T Gorman Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does John T Gorman Foundation fund?
John T Gorman Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Senator George J Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute, United Way of Southern Maine, Maine Medical Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John T Gorman Foundation give in grants?
John T Gorman Foundation reported $7.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $31.6M over 595 grants.
Where is John T Gorman Foundation located?
John T Gorman Foundation is based in Portland, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 010498551.
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About this profile. This page is built from John T Gorman Foundation'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 John T Gorman Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.