Dorothy G and Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDamariscotta, Maine · EIN 31-1607007 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$87K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$3,200
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
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
16% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Home | Newcastle, ME | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Wiscasset Community Center | Wiscasset, ME | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| East-West | Plano, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Eldercared Network Lincoln County | Damariscotta, ME | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Mt Vernon, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Healthy Kids | Damariscotta, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Damariscotta Baptist Church | Damariscotta, ME | Unrestricted | $3,200 |
| Almost Home Rescue | Portland, ME | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Damariscotta Fire Dept | Damariscotta, ME | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Byre Clan 4H | Bristol, ME | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Juniper Wildlife Refuge | Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dean Snell Cancer Foundation | Brunswick, ME | Unrestricted | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,350 | 12 |
| 2024 | $79,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $79,451 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349100812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1607007
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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