Abbagadassett Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBowdoinham, Maine · EIN 82-1749192 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $44,554 and $99,743.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine College of Art Design | Portland, ME | To Support Organization | $100,000 |
| Blind Industries Services of Maryla | Baltimore, MD | To Support Organization | $100,000 |
| Spurwink Services | Portland, ME | To Support Organization | $99,991 |
| University of Southern Maine Founda | Portland, ME | To Support Organization | $99,743 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Portland, ME | To Support Organization | $99,348 |
| Maine Maritime Museum | Bath, ME | To Support Organization | $90,820 |
| Restorative Justice Project | Belfast, ME | To Support Organization | $78,582 |
| Maine Historical Society | Portland, ME | To Support Organization | $57,145 |
| Laudholm Trust | Wells, ME | To Support Organization | $54,500 |
| Kennebec Estuary Land Trust | Bath, ME | To Support Organization | $44,554 |
| Pejepscot History Center | Brunswick, ME | To Support Organization | $36,553 |
| YMCA Camps of Maine | Winthrop, ME | To Support Organization | $20,008 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($270,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,151,494 | 16 |
| 2024 | $744,863 | 10 |
| 2023 | $607,689 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349102299
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1749192
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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