Francis T & Louise T Nichols Foundation
Historical FunderBangor, Maine · EIN 01-0493311 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.6M
Organizations funded88
Typical grant$18,000
Total assets$56.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NATHANIEL S PUTNAM |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1210, BANGOR ME 044021210 |
| Phone | 2079470111 |
| NPUTNAM@EATONPEABODY.COM | |
| Form and materials | OPEN APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1ST. |
| Restrictions | MAINE AND VERMONT ARE PRIORITIES |
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
64% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation | Ellsworth, ME | Donation | $491,000 |
| Vermont Student Assistance Corp | Winooski, VT | Donation | $100,000 |
| George Stevens Academy | Blue Hill, ME | Donation | $90,000 |
| Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity | Wiliston, VT | Donation | $85,000 |
| Hancock County Habitat for Humanity | Ellsworth, ME | Donation | $85,000 |
| Maine Children's Home | Waterville, ME | Donation | $80,000 |
| Lund Family Center | Burlington, VT | Donation | $67,000 |
| Partners for Peacespruce Run | Bangor, ME | Donation | $65,000 |
| Steps to End Domestic Violence | Burlington, VT | Donation | $60,000 |
| Community Health Centers | Burlington, VT | Donation | $55,000 |
| Northern Light Homecare & Hospice | Bangor, ME | Donation | $55,000 |
| Vermont Community Loan Fund | Montpelier, VT | Donation | $50,000 |
| Vermont Children's Trust Foundation | Burlington, VT | Donation | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New England | Colchester, VT | Donation | $49,500 |
| John Graham Shelter | Vergeenes, VT | Donation | $49,000 |
| Community Health & Counseling | Bangor, ME | Donation | $45,000 |
| United Way of Eastern Maine | Bangor, ME | Donation | $40,850 |
| Hunger Free Vermont | South Burlington, VT | Donation | $40,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services | Burlington, VT | Donation | $38,650 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | Blue Hill, ME | Donation | $38,000 |
| Northern Light | Blue Hill, ME | Donation | $38,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Barre, VT | Donation | $38,000 |
| American Red Cross | Portland, ME | Donation | $35,000 |
| Homeshare Vermont | South Burlington, VT | Donation | $35,000 |
| Peninsula Ambulance Corps | Blue Hill, ME | Donation | $30,000 |
| Immigran Legal Advocacy Project | Portland, ME | Donation | $30,000 |
| Down East Family YMCA | Ellsworth, ME | Donation | $28,000 |
| Kidsafe | Burlington, VT | Donation | $27,000 |
| American Foundation | Westfield, MA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Ellsworth Free Medical Clinic | Ellsworth, ME | Donation | $25,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association | Alexandria, VA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Seabee Memorial Scholarship Assn | Springfield, VA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Pathways - Vermont | South Burlington, VT | Donation | $24,000 |
| Camp Ta-Kum-Ta | South Hero, VT | Donation | $24,000 |
| Mentor Vermont | Burlington, VT | Donation | $23,000 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Donation | $22,000 |
| Polaris Project | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Burlington | Burlington, VT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Feeding Chittenden | Burlington, VT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Vermont | Montpelier, VT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Hope Works Inc | Burlington, VT | Donation | $19,000 |
| Vermont Works for Women | Winooski, VT | Donation | $19,000 |
| King Street Center | Burlington, VT | Donation | $18,800 |
| Vermont Children's Miracle | Burlington, VT | Donation | $18,000 |
| Vermont Make a Wish Foundation | Shelburne, VT | Donation | $18,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Middlebury, VT | Donation | $16,000 |
| Brooklin Volunteer Fire Company | Brooklin, ME | Donation | $15,000 |
| United Way of Addison County | Middlebury, VT | Donation | $15,000 |
| Cots | Burlington, VT | Donation | $15,000 |
| Womensafe Atria Collective | Middlebury, VT | Donation | $15,000 |
| Blue Hill Fire Co | Blue Hill, ME | Donation | $14,000 |
| Blue Hill Public Library | Blue Hill, ME | Donation | $14,000 |
| Friend Memorial Library | Brooklin, ME | Donation | $14,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Burlington | Burlington, VT | Donation | $14,000 |
| YMCA of Vermont | South Hero, VT | Donation | $14,000 |
| Uscri Vermont Refugee Resettlement | Colchester, VT | Donation | $11,000 |
| Open Door Clinic | Middlebury, VT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Dream Program | Winooski, VT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Sara M Holbrook Community Center | Burlington, VT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Home | Orland, ME | Donation | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,600,000 | 88 |
| 2023 | $3,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511259349100711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0493311
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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