Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Maine · EIN 01-0421806 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.4M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$13,625
Total assets$81.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,700 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BILL JOAN ALFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | TWO MONUMENT SQUARE, PORTLAND ME 04101 |
| Phone | 2078287999 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR REQUESTS AS FOLLOWS: (1) A BRIEF (1-3 PAGE) LETTER DESCRIBING THE PROJECT, DRIVE OR CAMPAIGN. THIS SHOULD INCLUDE A STATEMENT OF NEED, NUMBER OF PEOPLE BENEFITED, GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED, TOTAL FUND RAISING GOAL, STRATEGY AND AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE FOUNDATION, (2) CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE A BUDGET, (3) ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD ENCLOSE A COPY OF THEIR 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER, (4) OTHER SUPPORTING MATERIAL. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO WORTHY CHARITIES WITHIN ITS PRINCIPAL AREA OF GEOGRAPHIC INTEREST. WHEN CONSIDERING MAJOR GRANTS, THE FOUNDATION NORMALLY REQUIRES THAT THE GRANTEE RAISE MATCHING FUNDS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. |
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
12% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Undesignated lifetime commitment (dare northward campaign) | $600,173 |
| Kennebec Valley Community Action Program | Waterville, ME | Skowhegan public school early childhood education wing | $500,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Boston, MA | Mass eye & ear hearing labs capital improvements | $500,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | Donor advised funds with disqualified person advisory privileges | $398,225 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Boston, MA | Headache medicine, research, and treatment | $395,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Portland, ME | Donor advised funds with disqualified person advisory privileges | $248,038 |
| Childrens Discovery Museum | Waterville, ME | Capital campaign membership challenge | $200,000 |
| 10Th Mountain Ski Club | Fort Kent, ME | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Maine School Administrative District #46 | Dexter, ME | New facility for building trades program | $93,750 |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | Varsity e-sports program expansion | $60,346 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Foundation | Fairfield, ME | Electrical lineworker truck | $50,000 |
| Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | Waterville, ME | Dirigo labs business accelerator & mentor program | $31,600 |
| Eastport Port Authority | Eastport, ME | Coach passenger bus refurbishment | $25,697 |
| Friends of Quarry Road | Waterville, ME | Mini-Alpine campaign | $25,000 |
| Jobs for Maine's Graduates Inc | Augusta, ME | Specialized financial literacy curriculum | $25,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Foundation | Fairfield, ME | 2024 kvcc gala - emergent need fund | $25,000 |
| Ciee Inc | South Portland, ME | 2024 jmg global navigator high school study abroad scholarship | $18,662 |
| Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers | Waterville, ME | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Town of Dexter | Dexter, ME | Bring back the beach capital campaign | $15,000 |
| The Windowdressers Inc | Rockland, ME | Capacity building | $15,000 |
| Maine School Administrative District #46 | Dexter, ME | Dexter career and technical education summer camp | $13,625 |
| University of Maine Foundation | Orono, ME | Marching band | $10,303 |
| Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | Waterville, ME | Economic development in oakland, me | $10,000 |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | Bill and joan alfond scholars graduate program | $10,000 |
| Town of Corinna | Corinna, ME | Net climbing structure for brad davis memorial playground | $8,500 |
| United States Biathlon Association Inc | New Gloucester, ME | Athlete health and safety audit | $7,500 |
| Governor's Academy | Byfield, MA | Annual senior trip | $7,000 |
| Maine School Administrative District #46 | Dexter, ME | Learn to ski program | $6,000 |
| Educare Central Maine | Waterville, ME | 5K for kids 2024 fundraising event | $5,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alfond Youth and Community Center | Waterville, ME | Computer club | $2,700 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Portland, ME | Frank E. spizuoco memorial scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| Educare Central Maine | Waterville, ME | Educare central maine high school scholarships | $2,000 |
| Maine Grain Alliance | Skowhegan, ME | Field planting at kennebec valley community college | $2,000 |
| Jobs for Maine's Graduates Inc | Augusta, ME | Global navigator support | $1,800 |
| Beth Israel Congregation | Waterville, ME | Community support | $1,000 |
| Carrabassett Valley Academy | Carrabassett Valley, ME | Kate webber punderson endowed fund | $1,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Dexter | Dexter, ME | Bill and joan alfond family citizenship awards | $1,000 |
| Town of Winslow | Winslow, ME | Early reader books and museum admission passes | $1,000 |
| Waterville Creates | Waterville, ME | 2024 maine international film festival | $500 |
| Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | Waterville, ME | Dirigo labs community partnerships | $188 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Quarry Road | Waterville, ME | Meadow and parking lot improvements | $75,659 |
| Friends of Quarry Road | Waterville, ME | Seasonal development coach | $34,155 |
| Waterville Public Schools | Waterville, ME | High school nordic ski team | $20,953 |
| Kiwanis Club of Dexter | Dexter, ME | Bill and joan alfond family citizenship awards | $2,000 |
| Beth Israel Congregation | Waterville, ME | Community sukkah | $1,800 |
| Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | Waterville, ME | Bill and joan alfond family scholarship award | $780 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,440,607 | 47 |
| 2023 | $2,158,029 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349100716
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0421806
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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