The Onion Foundation
Wayne, Maine · EIN 471289795 · Private foundation
Based in Wayne, Maine, The Onion Foundation has awarded $14.6M across 1,002 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Momentum Conservation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Onion Foundation funds
The Onion Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum Conservation To provide technical and financial support to land trusts | Portland, ME | $625K | 2024 |
| Momentum Conservation To provide technical and financial support for Land Trusts | Portland, ME | $470K | 2023 |
| New England Grassroots Environment Fund General Purpose | Newmarket, NH | $115K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Onion Foundation
The Onion Foundation'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 onionfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Onion Foundation
- Does The Onion Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Onion Foundation'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 Onion Foundation fund?
- The Onion Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Momentum Conservation, New England Grassroots Environment Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Onion Foundation give in grants?
- The Onion Foundation reported $3.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.6M over 1,002 grants.
- Where is The Onion Foundation located?
- The Onion Foundation is based in Wayne, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471289795.
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