Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Maine
49 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Maine nonprofits in recent years, together directing $109.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 49 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active sports & recreation funders in Maine
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maine giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harold Alfond Foundation | Maine | $98.0M | 15 | 2024 |
| 2 | America East Conference | Massachusetts | $3.4M | 8 | 2025 |
| 3 | Fore Aces Family Foundation | Delaware | $2.8M | 9 | 2024 |
| 4 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Maine | $2.3M | 107 | 2024 |
| 5 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | Pennsylvania | $365K | 2 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation | Maine | $280K | 5 | 2024 |
| 7 | Tommy Mcnamara Charitable | Massachusetts | $237K | 18 | 2024 |
| 8 | National Recreation Foundation | Illinois | $236K | 7 | 2023 |
| 9 | Disabled Sports USA | Maryland | $178K | 5 | 2023 |
| 10 | Quimby Family Foundation | Maine | $127K | 8 | 2019 |
| 11 | Marr-anderson Family Foundation | Maine | $110K | 5 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Lebovitz Fund | New Hampshire | $108K | 2 | 2024 |
| 13 | Davis Conservation Foundation | Maine | $102K | 8 | 2023 |
| 14 | Midway USA Foundation Inc | Missouri | $93K | 7 | 2024 |
| 15 | Maine Community Integration | Maine | $93K | 2 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Maine — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 49 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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