Augusta, ME
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| Range | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $5K | 21 |
| $5K–$25K | 18 |
| $25K–$100K | 5 |
| $100K+ | 2 |
Smallest $1,000 · Largest $159,800
| ME | 99% | |
| OH | 1% |
| Tax year | Contributions paid | Total assets | Grants listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $813,274 | $20,296,370 | 30 |
| 2024 | $860,100 | $21,150,642 | 46 |
Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.
| Contact | Patricia A West |
|---|---|
| Address | Elsie and William Viles Foundation, PO Box 319, Augusta, ME, 043320319 |
| Phone | 2076221124 |
| info@elsieandwilliamvilesfoundation.org | |
| Form & materials | The application form, submission materials, and other application information can be found online at: https://www.elsieandwilliamvilesfoundation.org/Application/ To request funding, applicants should be prepared to submit a cover letter, proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and a proposal for the project or purpose which requires funding. Applicants may also be requested to provide budgets and reports regarding the use of any received funding. |
| Deadlines | Applications open April and are due by May. Recipients are notified in July. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation only provides funding for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes as are permitted to organizations exempt from federal income tax and described in section 501(c)(3) of the code, including without limitation, projects and organizations that: Preserve open spaces and conservation of forest lands; care for and protect animals; support children and education; and promote and preserve Maine History and culture. |
Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $159,800 |
| Mainegeneral Health | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $159,800 |
| Maine State Museum | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $79,900 |
| South Parish Congregational Church | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $79,900 |
| Viles Arboretum | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $79,900 |
| Cony High School | Augusta, ME | Scholarship support | $64,977 |
| Augusta Food Bank | Augusta, ME | Weekend KidsPack Program | $25,000 |
| Foundation For Maine'S Community Colleges | South Portland, ME | 16 Scholarships at Kennebec Valley CC | $24,000 |
| City Of Augusta | Augusta, ME | Payment in lieu of taxes | $20,200 |
| Kennebec Land Trust | Winthrop, ME | Accessible trail/parking area | $15,000 |
| Children'S Center Early Intervention And Family Support | Augusta, ME | Playground maintenance and enhancements | $10,000 |
| Hubbard Free Library | Hallowell, ME | Update and expand children's sections | $8,500 |
| Augusta Boys And Girls Club | Augusta, ME | Supplies for teens to build 30 computers | $7,500 |
| Friends Of The Kennebec River Rail Trail | Augusta, ME | Engineering assessment | $7,500 |
| Winthrop Food Pantry | Winthrop, ME | Add items to and sustain KidsPak Program | $7,500 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance Inc | Belgrade Lakes, ME | Establish new conservation area | $6,000 |
| Camp Susan Curtis | Portland, ME | Seven camp scholarships for Kennebec county youth | $6,000 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Kennebec Valley | Gardiner, ME | Support food program for 3 sites | $5,000 |
| Chebeague Island Historical Society | Chebeague Island, ME | Building improvements | $5,000 |
| Coastal Kids Preschool | Damariscotta, ME | Backpack explorers project | $5,000 |
| Friends Of Baxter State Park | Belfast, ME | Support 2 youth programs | $5,000 |
| Gardiner Library Association | Gardiner, ME | Fix parking lot issues caused by water flow | $5,000 |
| Kennebec Historical Society | Augusta, ME | Support for public programs | $5,000 |
| Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited | Brunswick, ME | Remove Buckfield dam | $5,000 |
| Rooted In Trees | Chardon, OH | Combat emerald ash bore | $5,000 |
