Elsie & William Viles Foundation
Historical FunderAugusta, Maine · EIN 22-3089641 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$860K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$21.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $8,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Patricia A West |
|---|---|
| Address | Elsie and William Viles Foundation, PO Box 319, Augusta ME 043320319 |
| Phone | 2076221124 |
| info@elsieandwilliamvilesfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | The application form, submission materials, and other application information can be found online at: https://www.elsieandwilliamvilesfoundation.org/Application/ To request funding, applicants should be prepared to submit a cover letter, proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and a proposal for the project or purpose which requires funding. Applicants may also be requested to provide budgets and reports regarding the use of any received funding. |
| Deadlines | Applications open April and are due by May. Recipients are notified in July. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation only provides funding for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes as are permitted to organizations exempt from federal income tax and described in section 501(c)(3) of the code, including without limitation, projects and organizations that: Preserve open spaces and conservation of forest lands; care for and protect animals; support children and education; and promote and preserve Maine History and culture. |
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
2% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $159,800 |
| MaineGeneral Health | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $159,800 |
| Maine State Museum | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $79,900 |
| South Parish Congregational Church | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $79,900 |
| Viles Arboretum | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $79,900 |
| Cony High School | Augusta, ME | Scholarship support | $64,977 |
| Augusta Food Bank | Augusta, ME | Weekend KidsPack Program | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges | South Portland, ME | 16 Scholarships at Kennebec Valley CC | $24,000 |
| City of Augusta | Augusta, ME | Payment in lieu of taxes | $20,200 |
| Kennebec Land Trust | Winthrop, ME | Accessible trail/parking area | $15,000 |
| Children's Center Early Intervention and Family Support | Augusta, ME | Playground maintenance and enhancements | $10,000 |
| Hubbard Free Library | Hallowell, ME | Update and expand children's sections | $8,500 |
| Augusta Boys and Girls Club | Augusta, ME | Supplies for teens to build 30 computers | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail | Augusta, ME | Engineering assessment | $7,500 |
| Winthrop Food Pantry | Winthrop, ME | Add items to and sustain KidsPak Program | $7,500 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance Inc | Belgrade Lakes, ME | Establish new conservation area | $6,000 |
| Camp Susan Curtis | Portland, ME | Seven camp scholarships for Kennebec county youth | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley | Gardiner, ME | Support food program for 3 sites | $5,000 |
| Chebeague Island Historical Society | Chebeague Island, ME | Building improvements | $5,000 |
| Coastal Kids Preschool | Damariscotta, ME | Backpack explorers project | $5,000 |
| Friends of Baxter State Park | Belfast, ME | Support 2 youth programs | $5,000 |
| Gardiner Library Association | Gardiner, ME | Fix parking lot issues caused by water flow | $5,000 |
| Kennebec Historical Society | Augusta, ME | Support for public programs | $5,000 |
| Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited | Brunswick, ME | Remove Buckfield dam | $5,000 |
| Rooted in Trees | Chardon, OH | Combat emerald ash bore | $5,000 |
| Anchor ME Harbor | Windsor, ME | Build restroom, renovate, and create management space | $4,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation | Winterport, ME | Produce interpretive signs for 30 sites | $4,000 |
| Neighbors Driving Neighbors | Mount Vernon, ME | Recruit, on-board, train ED and new drivers | $4,000 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | Brooks, ME | Operating funds for dog rescue, rehab, and adoption | $4,000 |
| Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Inc | Augusta, ME | Resurface fishing platforms and bridges | $4,000 |
| Winthrop Public Library Foundation | Winthrop, ME | Summer children's Program | $4,000 |
| Hallowell Food Bank | Hallowell, ME | Thanksgiving baskets to 70 individuals | $3,200 |
| Augusta Symphony Orchestra | Augusta, ME | Support continued program growth | $3,000 |
| Quoddy Tides Foundation (dba Tides Institute) | Eastport, ME | Establish park at meeting house | $3,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Brunswick, ME | Funds for food pantry, project supplies, community meals | $3,000 |
| Maine Boys to Men | Portland, ME | Reducing sexism and violence | $2,500 |
| YMCA State of Maine | Winthrop, ME | Camp scholarship support | $2,500 |
| Eastern Area Agency on Aging | Bangor, ME | Purchase pet food for Furry friends program | $2,000 |
| Lincoln County Historical Association | Wiscasset, ME | Install UV shades to protect collections /interior | $2,000 |
| Maine State Music Theatre | Brunswick, ME | Discounted student tickets | $2,000 |
| Pineland Suzuki School | Manchester, ME | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Gateway Milbridge Theatre and Community Arts Center | Milbridge, ME | Program support | $1,500 |
| Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc | Norway, ME | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Vision Hallowell | Hallowell, ME | Traffic signage and markings | $1,423 |
| Kennebec Youth Symphony | Augusta, ME | Mentors, ringers, and advertising | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $860,100 | 46 |
| 2023 | $813,274 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513429349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3089641
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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