Youth Development Grant Funders in Maine
100 foundations with a documented youth development focus have made grants to Maine nonprofits in recent years, together directing $31.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 100 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 youth development funders in Maine
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maine giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Maine | $5.8M | 176 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Opportunity Alliance | Maine | $4.8M | 65 | 2025 |
| 3 | Harold Alfond Foundation | Maine | $3.7M | 13 | 2024 |
| 4 | Catholic Charities Maine | Maine | $1.7M | 6 | 2024 |
| 5 | John T Gorman Foundation | Maine | $1.6M | 16 | 2024 |
| 6 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $1.3M | 4 | 2022 |
| 7 | United Way of Androscoggin County Inc | Maine | $1.1M | 38 | 2024 |
| 8 | United Way of Kennebec Valley | Maine | $973K | 34 | 2024 |
| 9 | Pine Tree Council Bsatr Dtd 1957 Xxx-xx-xxxx | New Hampshire | $841K | 4 | 2024 |
| 10 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Massachusetts | $786K | 12 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Onion Foundation | Maine | $732K | 53 | 2024 |
| 12 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Michigan | $625K | 6 | 2024 |
| 13 | Maine Health Access Foundation Inc | Maine | $617K | 13 | 2024 |
| 14 | National Recreation Foundation | Illinois | $475K | 15 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest youth development funders in Maine — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 100 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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