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Coastal Enterprises Inc’s recent grantmaking is defined by child care infrastructure, with repeated awards of $250,000, $212,500, $200,000, and $187,500 to providers working on facilities and capacity in Maine and a few nearby communities. The pattern points to project-based support for construction, renovation, and expansion rather than general operating grants. In the top end of the portfolio, Tree Frog Learning Center LLC in Barrington, New Hampshire received $250,000 through the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program, while Summit Community Church in Gorham, Maine also received $250,000 for the same purpose. The foundation’s support also reaches child care organizations such as Circle of Friends Daycare in Presque Isle and Boys Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley in Gardiner, each at the $250,000 level. Across the larger grant list, the same program supports family child care, centers, schools, YMCAs, and other facility-based providers, showing a focus on the built environment needed to expand access for young children. The recurring program label suggests a structured financing approach tied to specific infrastructure projects, especially in Maine.
Child care infrastructure is the clearest theme in the recent grants. Coastal Enterprises Inc gave $212,500 to Bath Area Family YMCA in Bath for the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program, and $212,500 to YMCA Sanford Springvale in Sanford for the same program. It also awarded $200,000 to Seabreeze Independent School in Ellsworth and $187,500 to Maine Mountain Childrens House in Kingfield, both through that program. The beneficiary mix includes child care centers, family child care, schools, churches, and YMCA sites, indicating support for a range of facility types that serve young children. The grant list also includes projects tied to early learning providers in communities such as Bangor, Sidney, Casco, and Chelsea. In those awards, the funding is attached to infrastructure rather than program delivery, consistent with facility-level capital support. The same pattern appears across 2024 and 2025, showing a sustained emphasis on child care capacity expansion.
Typical grants sit at a $11,265 p25, $35,550 median, and $62,500 p75, while the recent child care infrastructure awards show a separate set of larger project grants. The recipient list includes the same organization more than once: The Quimby Child Care Center appears in both 2024 and 2025 at $100,000, which suggests repeat support for a continuing project or phased work. Coastal Enterprises Inc is a regular funder and also makes program-related investments. Its Maine-sponsored financing programs are open to unsolicited inquiries in several cases, including real estate financing, solar and climate resilience financing, Wicked Fast Microloan, and small business loans.
$4.2M
$151.6M
$39.9M
$23.7M
Most grants fall between $11K and $63K, with a median of $36K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$36K
75th Percentile
$63K
About 89% of grants go to recipients in ME.
ELISABETH BIEMANN
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Grant activity is concentrated in Maine, which accounts for 89% of recipients. Recent awards land in cities and towns including Gorham, Presque Isle, Gardiner, Bath, Sanford, Ellsworth, Kingfield, Bangor, Sidney, Casco, Windham, Lewiston, Kennebunk, and Skowhegan. Outside Maine, the list includes Barrington, New Hampshire and Nashville, Tennessee, but the portfolio remains overwhelmingly Maine-based. This matches the foundation’s local geographic scope of giving.
The clearest pattern is child care infrastructure. Recent awards support facility construction, renovation, retrofit, and capacity expansion for child care providers, with grants attached to the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $11,265 at the 25th percentile, $35,550 at the median, and $62,500 at the 75th percentile. Recent child care infrastructure awards are much larger, often reaching $80,000 to $250,000.
Yes. The Quimby Child Care Center appears in both 2024 and 2025, receiving $100,000 in each year. That indicates at least some repeat support rather than only one-time grants.
Yes for several active financing programs. The Real Estate Financing program, Solar, Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience Financing, Wicked Fast Microloan, Small Business Loans, and the Grant Resource Guide all list unsolicited access as true. The Maine State Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program does not.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA SANFORD SPRINGVALE | SANFORD, ME | $212,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| HAND IN HAND MANO EN MANO | MILBRIDGE, ME | $212,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| BATH AREA FAMILY YMCA | BATH, ME | $212,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| SEABREEZE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL | ELLSWORTH, ME | $200,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| MAINE MOUNTAIN CHILDRENS HOUSE | KINGFIELD, ME | $187,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| WILD CHILD DAYCARE CENTER | YARMOUTH, ME | $110,200 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| PJS CHILDCARE | PLYMOUTH, ME | $103,025 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| THE QUIMBY CHILD CARE CENTER | NORRIDGEWOCK, ME | $100,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| COUNTRYSIDE KIDS QUALITY CHILDCARE | HIRAM, ME | $100,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| A JOYFUL NOISE PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE CTR | KENNEBUNK, ME | $80,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| NATURE PLAY ALL DAY LLC | APPLETON, ME | $80,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| BRETT DINOVI ASSOCIATES NORTH LLC | SKOWHEGAN, ME | $80,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| CROSSPOINT CHURCH | NASHVILLE, TN | $80,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| STEPPING STONES MONTESSORI SCHOOL | CHELSEA, ME | $75,425 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| THE GOOD SCHOOL LLC | ROCKLAND, ME | $74,300 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| MAINEGENERAL MEDICAL CENTER | AUGUSTA, ME | $68,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| KIDDIE COVE DAYCARE LLC | LEWISTON, ME | $66,800 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| MILESTONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE | CASCO, ME | $65,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| SEEDLINGS TO SUNFLOWERS | GORHAM, ME | $62,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| PLAY GARDEN MAINE LLC | LIMINGTON, ME | $62,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| DOWN EAST FAMILY YMCA | ELLSWORTH, ME | $62,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| FAIRY FOREST LLC | SACO, ME | $62,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| KINGFIELD KINDER CARE | KINGFIELD, ME | $61,440 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| LEVEY DAY SCHOOL | PORTLAND, ME | $59,775 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| THE WILLOW SCHOOL | CUMBERLAND, ME | $59,670 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| BUZZELL'S INC | HERMON, ME | $54,600 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE LLC | SACO, ME | $52,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| ABC 123S DAYCARE LLC | PHILADELPHIA, PW | $50,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| THE DAVINCI CHILDCARE LLC | FREEPORT, ME | $46,900 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| PENOBSCOT BAY YMCA | ROCKPORT, ME | $46,325 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| SCARBOROUGH CHILDRENS ACADEMY LLC | PORTLAND, ME | $43,200 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| A TO Z ABILITIES LLC | SOUTH BERWICK, ME | $41,600 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| COMMUNITY MONTESSORI OF GREATER PORTLAND | PORTLAND, ME | $40,630 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| SUNFLOWER FRIENDS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY | NORTH YARMOUTH, ME | $40,300 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| WEE BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER | MILO, ME | $40,300 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| LITTLE WONDERS CHILDCARE LLC | BELLEVUE, WA | $40,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| ESSENTIAL LEARNING SOLUTIONS INC | LIVERMORE, ME | $39,200 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| BETH BRUNSWICK MEMORIAL FUND FOR CHILDREN | RANGELEY, ME | $37,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| INDIAN TOWNSHIP TRIBAL GOVERNMENT | INDIAN TOWNSHIP, ME | $37,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM | WATERVILLE, ME | $37,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| SANFORD SPRINGVALE YMCA | SANFORD, ME | $37,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| COMMUNITY CONCEPTS INC | LEWISTON, ME | $37,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| LINDA BOYLE NATURE CENTER INC | PORTLAND, ME | $37,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| WINDHAM SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION INC | WINDHAM, ME | $37,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC | DAMARISCOTTA, ME | $37,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| LITTLE SAPLINGS CHILD CARE CENTER | PORTAGE, ME | $37,500 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| STEP BY STEP CHILDCARE INC | FORT MYERS, FL | $37,150 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| MISS SUGARMANS SCHOOL FOR EXTRAORDINARY CHILDREN LLC | GARDINER, ME | $35,550 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| PARTNER PUPS CHILDCARE FACILITY | WALDOBORO, ME | $35,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
| THE CUB HOUSE CHILDCARE | CARMEL, ME | $34,340 | 2025 | CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM |
YMCA SANFORD SPRINGVALE
$212,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
HAND IN HAND MANO EN MANO
$212,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
BATH AREA FAMILY YMCA
$212,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
SEABREEZE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
$200,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
MAINE MOUNTAIN CHILDRENS HOUSE
$187,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
WILD CHILD DAYCARE CENTER
$110,200CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
PJS CHILDCARE
$103,025CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
THE QUIMBY CHILD CARE CENTER
$100,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
COUNTRYSIDE KIDS QUALITY CHILDCARE
$100,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
A JOYFUL NOISE PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE CTR
$80,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
NATURE PLAY ALL DAY LLC
$80,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
BRETT DINOVI ASSOCIATES NORTH LLC
$80,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
CROSSPOINT CHURCH
$80,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
STEPPING STONES MONTESSORI SCHOOL
$75,425CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
THE GOOD SCHOOL LLC
$74,300CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
MAINEGENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
$68,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
KIDDIE COVE DAYCARE LLC
$66,800CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
MILESTONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE
$65,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
SEEDLINGS TO SUNFLOWERS
$62,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
PLAY GARDEN MAINE LLC
$62,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
DOWN EAST FAMILY YMCA
$62,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
FAIRY FOREST LLC
$62,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
KINGFIELD KINDER CARE
$61,440CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
LEVEY DAY SCHOOL
$59,775CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
THE WILLOW SCHOOL
$59,670CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
BUZZELL'S INC
$54,600CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
SMALL WORLD CHILDCARE LLC
$52,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
ABC 123S DAYCARE LLC
$50,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
THE DAVINCI CHILDCARE LLC
$46,900CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
PENOBSCOT BAY YMCA
$46,325CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
SCARBOROUGH CHILDRENS ACADEMY LLC
$43,200CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
A TO Z ABILITIES LLC
$41,600CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
COMMUNITY MONTESSORI OF GREATER PORTLAND
$40,630CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
SUNFLOWER FRIENDS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
$40,300CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
WEE BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER
$40,300CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
LITTLE WONDERS CHILDCARE LLC
$40,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
ESSENTIAL LEARNING SOLUTIONS INC
$39,200CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
BETH BRUNSWICK MEMORIAL FUND FOR CHILDREN
$37,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
INDIAN TOWNSHIP TRIBAL GOVERNMENT
$37,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
$37,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
SANFORD SPRINGVALE YMCA
$37,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
COMMUNITY CONCEPTS INC
$37,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
LINDA BOYLE NATURE CENTER INC
$37,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
WINDHAM SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION INC
$37,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC
$37,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
LITTLE SAPLINGS CHILD CARE CENTER
$37,500CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
STEP BY STEP CHILDCARE INC
$37,150CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
MISS SUGARMANS SCHOOL FOR EXTRAORDINARY CHILDREN LLC
$35,550CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
PARTNER PUPS CHILDCARE FACILITY
$35,000CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
THE CUB HOUSE CHILDCARE
$34,340CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
Current and upcoming funding from Coastal Enterprises that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Maine-based projects for community facilities or organizations; financing models may include debt, construction and bridge financing, project acquisition, and PPAs.
Deadline: Rolling intake; typical time to approval is 4-6 weeks.
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