The Foundation for Maine's Community
South Portland, Maine · EIN 271363414 · Private foundation
Based in South Portland, Maine, The Foundation for Maine's Community has awarded $28.8M across 7 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Maine Community College System. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Foundation for Maine's Community funds
The Foundation for Maine's Community's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community College System General support of Maine's 7 community colleges | Augusta, ME | $7.9M | 2023 |
| Maine Community College System General support of Maine's 7 community colleges | Augusta, ME | $6.5M | 2024 |
| Maine Community College System General support of Maine's 7 community colleges | Augusta, ME | $3.6M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Foundation for Maine's Community
The Foundation for Maine's Community'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 maineccfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Foundation for Maine's Community
- Does The Foundation for Maine's Community accept grant applications?
- The Foundation for Maine's Community'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 The Foundation for Maine's Community fund?
- The Foundation for Maine's Community's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Maine Community College System. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Foundation for Maine's Community give in grants?
- The Foundation for Maine's Community reported $2.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.8M over 7 grants.
- Where is The Foundation for Maine's Community located?
- The Foundation for Maine's Community is based in South Portland, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 271363414.
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