Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation
Historical FunderSouth Portland, Maine · EIN 86-2316892 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$267K
Organizations funded95
Typical grant$500
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ATLANTIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 SABLE OAKS SUITE 100, SOUTH PORTLAND ME 04106 |
| Phone | 8008340432 |
| CMCGORRILL@ATLANTICFCU.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ATLANTIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.ATLANTICFCU.COM/ABOUT/COMMUNITY.HTML HTTPS://WWW.ATLANTICFCU.COM/ABOUT/SCHOLARSHIPS.HTML |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,500 OR $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS. 1. A MEMBER OF ATLANTIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR IN ANDROSCOGGIN, CUMBERLAND, SAGADAHOC OR YORK COUNTY. 2. A PRIMARY ACCOUNT MEMBER WITH AN OPEN ACCOUNT AT ATLANTIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. 3. WILL BE ENROLLED IN AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AT CHOSEN COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER FOR FALL 2024. 4. SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION WITH A 350 TO 400 WORD ESSAY; A RESUME THAT DETAIL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND DEMONSTRATES LEADERSHIP ABILITIES; A HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT AND A REFERENCE LETTER FROM A TEACHER, COUNSELOR, MENTOR OR EMPLOYER. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger | Portland, ME | General support | $128,023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | General support | $20,500 |
| York County Community Action Corp | Sanford, ME | General support | $15,500 |
| Wayside Food Programs | Portland, ME | General support | $10,500 |
| Maine Needs | Portland, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Jmg | Cambridge, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Maine | Portland, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Lesley University | Augusta, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| New Ventures Maine | Norton, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wheaton College | South Portland, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Winterkids | Westbrook, ME | General support | $3,000 |
| Bowdoin College | CA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Toronto | Brunswick, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team | Sanford, ME | General support | $2,000 |
| Sexual Assault Support Services | Brunswick, ME | General support | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Maine | South Portland, ME | General support | $1,600 |
| Northeastern University | Biddeford, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | Boston, MA | General support | $1,500 |
| York County Soil & Water Conservation District | Springvale, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| Bath Area Family YMCA | Bath, ME | General support | $1,250 |
| Aid for Saco Kids | Biddeford, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| An Angel's Wing Inc | Lewiston, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for a Green Future Dba Growing to Give | Orono, ME | Gr | $1,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | Storrs, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Maine Children Cancer Program | Portland, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| My Breast Cancer Support | Acton, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Pine Tree Society | Portsmouth, NH | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Bath, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Maine | Brunswick, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Score | Portland, ME | General support | $600 |
| Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland | Westbrook, ME | General support | $500 |
| Animal Welfare Society Inc | Brunswick, ME | General support | $500 |
| Biddeford High School | Saco, ME | General support | $500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bathbruns | Brunswick, ME | General support | $500 |
| Brunswick Community Education Foundation | Brunswick, ME | General support | $500 |
| Camp Kita the Kita Center | Topsham, ME | General support | $500 |
| Elder Abuse Institute of Maine | Cape Neddick, ME | General support | $500 |
| Furniture Friends | York, ME | General support | $500 |
| Make-A-Wish Maine | Portsmouth, NH | General support | $500 |
| Midcoast Literacy | Brunswick, ME | General support | $500 |
| Midcoast Senior College | Portland, ME | General support | $500 |
| Oasis Free Clinics | Bath, ME | General support | $500 |
| Portland Wheelers | Brunswick, ME | General support | $500 |
| Portside Foundation | Westbrook, ME | General support | $500 |
| Shalom House Inc | Brunswick, ME | General support | $500 |
| Step Up Parents | Biddeford, ME | General support | $500 |
| Sweetser | Portland, ME | General support | $500 |
| The Gathering Place | Portland, ME | General support | $500 |
| The Iris Network | North Berwick, ME | General support | $500 |
| The Theater Project | Scarborough, ME | General support | $500 |
| Topsham Parks & Recreation | Falmouth, ME | General support | $500 |
| York Little League Baseball & Softball | West Kennebunk, ME | General support | $500 |
| York Public Library | Brunswick, ME | General support | $500 |
| Community in the Parks | Brunswick, ME | General support | $425 |
| Sanford-Springvale Historical Society | Boston, MA | General support | $400 |
| Tsne Missionworks Mfcp | Springvale, ME | General support | $400 |
| Caring Unlimited | Biddeford, ME | General support | $350 |
| City Theater | Sanford, ME | General support | $350 |
Showing the 60 largest of 95 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $267,348 | 95 |
| 2024 | $178,844 | 94 |
| 2023 | $157,427 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104443
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2316892
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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