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Melmac Education Foundation

Augusta, Maine  ·  EIN 010390854  ·  Private foundation

Melmac Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Augusta, Maine. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.8M in grants paid and $49.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,321 individual grants from this funder — $10.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$49.1M
Total assets
1,321
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Melmac Education Foundation funds

Melmac Education Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education.

EducationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Melmac Education Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Generation Maine
ASPIRE GORHAM
Augusta, ME$310K2019
Generation Maine
ASPIRE GORHAM
Augusta, ME$260K2020
Generation Maine
ASPIRE BUCKSPORT
Augusta, ME$252K2022
Gen Us
ASPIRE GRANT
Augusta, ME$220K2024
College Board
PSAT GRANT
New York, NY$206K2019
College Board
PSAT GRANT
New York, NY$197K2017
Generation Maine
ASPIRE BUCKSPORT
Augusta, ME$191K2023
Gen Us
ASPIRE GRANT
Augusta, ME$190K2024
Generation Maine
ASPIRE GORHAM
Augusta, ME$179K2022
Generation Maine
ASPIRE SKOWHEGAN
Augusta, ME$171K2023
Jobs for Maine's Graduates
JMG COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM
Augusta, ME$150K2023
Jobs for Maine's Graduates
JMG COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM
Augusta, ME$150K2022
Jobs for Maine's Graduates
COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM
Augusta, ME$150K2024
Generation Maine
ASPIRE SKOWHEGAN
Augusta, ME$142K2022
Jobs for Maine's Graduates
JMG/MELMAC PARTNERSHIP
Augusta, ME$134K2019

Melmac Education Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2019$1.9M
2020$1.8M
2022$2.2M
2023$1.7M
2024$1.4M

How to apply for funding from Melmac Education Foundation

Melmac Education Foundation'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 melmacfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Melmac Education Foundation

Does Melmac Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Melmac Education Foundation'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 Melmac Education Foundation fund?
Melmac Education Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Generation Maine, Generation Maine, Generation Maine. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Melmac Education Foundation give in grants?
Melmac Education Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.7M over 1,321 grants.
Where is Melmac Education Foundation located?
Melmac Education Foundation is based in Augusta, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 010390854.
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About this profile. This page is built from Melmac Education 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 Melmac Education Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.