These foundations have a track record of funding youth development work in Maine, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Arts and cultureEntrepreneurship and innovationLeadership, youth and community development+4 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be registered U.S. charitable nonprofits, including IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and churches. Organizations must have at least one year of program outcomes, and activities must fall within a primary focus area. Calendar-year and multi-year requests are eligible. Prior recipients must wait 12 months after grant closure before submitting a new request. Requests over $10,000 may not be used for existing operational expenses. The Foundation does not fund operational overhead, unregistered entities, political action groups, proposals without a sustainability plan, or projects producing something for commercial sale.
General operating supportYouth developmentMental health+5 more
Who can apply: Organizations in Greater Boston or New England that the foundation has supported in the recent past may apply. Normally, a follow-on request is considered when at least one year has passed since the organization's last grant cycle. Applicants should remain eligible under the foundation's general restrictions.
Youth developmentMental healthTrauma and crisis intervention+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants should be established 501(c)(3) nonprofits, preferably smaller and locally based, located in and directly serving Greater Boston/Massachusetts communities. Strong applicants demonstrate staff expertise, measurable impact and outcomes, and momentum toward program sustainability. The foundation generally does not fund individuals, non-501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions for general operating funds or endowments, religious activities, government entities, national organizations except locally developed programs, political advocacy, budget deficits, debt reduction, fundraising or recognition events, or scholarships. Applicants must not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual preference, or physical or mental ability.
Who can apply: Qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public non-profits and governmental entities in communities where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants; proposals should address Foundation priorities; grants are not made to individuals except through approved scholarship programs.
Immigrant ServicesWorkforce DevelopmentK-12 Education+2 more
Who can apply: The Fund supports organizations and programs focused primarily on socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals within the listed New England geographies. First-time applicants may apply for Immigrant Services and Workforce Development. Current and recent grantees, including those in K-12 Education and Arts Education, may submit a Continuation Grant Statement of Intent. The organization budget guidance emphasizes budgets under $2.5 million, with larger budgets requiring staff guidance.
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or religious organization; values must align with the teachings of the Catholic Church; mission must fit one of the foundation's supported cause categories; prior grantees must submit a final grant report before reapplying.
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