Cape Elizabeth Home Dba Jonah and Elizabeth Dyer Char Corp
Historical FunderSouth Portland, Maine · EIN 01-0238086 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$91K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM J GILCHREST |
|---|---|
| Address | PMB 395 50 MARKET STREET 1A, SOUTH PORTLAND ME 04106 |
| Phone | 2077415000 |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICATIONS SHALL BE IN WRITING AND SHALL SET FORTH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT; THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE QUALIFIED LICENSED NON-PROFIT NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING HOMES, BOARDING HOMES, RETIREMENT HOMES OR OTHER LIVING ACCOMMODATION; A STATEMENT OF EXPENSES THE APPLICANT ANTICIPATES WILL BE INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OCCUPANCY; A STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE APPLICANT AND AN EXPLANATION OF WHY A GRANT FROM THE JONAH AND ELIZABETH DYER CHARITABLE CORPORATION IS NECESSARY TO ENABLE THE APPLICANT TO RESIDE IN SUCH FACILITY. APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | 2/28, 5/31, 8/31 & 11/30 FOR MARCH, JUNE, SEP & DEC AWARDS |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE TO QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SENIOR AGENCIES, SENIOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS, NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING HOMES, BOARDING HOMES, AND RETIREMENT HOMES LOCATED IN MAINE WITH EMPHASIS ON THE TOWNS OF CAPE ELIZABETH, SOUTH PORTLAND, AND SCARBOROUGH. FUNDS ARE NOT AWARDED TO 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
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Nursing Care Center Inc | Portland, ME | To implement a new wheelchair washer to sanitize wheelchairs, walkers, and other essential equipment | $19,780 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine | Scarborough, ME | To provide hospice care, grief support, and volunteer services to patients and their loved ones located in scarborough, south portland, and… | $15,000 |
| Peregrine Corporation | South Portland, ME | For the waves senior program for persons with intellectual disabilities | $10,000 |
| Eastern Area Agency on Aging | Brewer, ME | For the furry friends food bank to provide supplemental pet food and supplies to low-income, older adult pet owners in eastern maine | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Portland, ME | To provide programs and services for seniors with health problems who are located in scarborough, south portland, and cape elizabeth, maine | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Brunswick, ME | To ensure older adults have access to the resources needed to remain in the portland, maine area | $7,500 |
| Portland Wheelers | Portland, ME | To provide bikes and transportation to bring seniors for bike rides at locations in scarborough, south portland, and cape elizabeth, maine | $5,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | Northeast Harbor, ME | To provide in-home nursing, physical, and occupational therapy to seniors located in scarborough, south portland, and cape elizabeth, maine | $5,000 |
| Milestone Recovery | Portland, ME | To provide meals, shelter, and treatment services to individuals with substance use disorders | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Healthcare Foundation | Bangor, ME | To purchase six microlife watchbp office devices to improve diagnostic accuracy and promote guideline - concordant treatment | $3,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,880 | 10 |
| 2024 | $81,970 | 8 |
| 2023 | $70,655 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621949349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0238086
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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