Hannaford Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Maine · EIN 01-0483892 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Tammy Hansen |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 1000, Portland ME 04104 |
| Phone | 2078852223 |
| hannafordcharitablefoundation@hannaford.com | |
| Form and materials | Organizations interest in applying for funding may access the application at the following web address: https://hannaford.com/pages/hannaford-charitable-foundation Completed applications should be submitted to the address and contact listed above. Applicants should be prepared to provide the following materials with their proposals: a statement of the amount requested and the grant's purpose; a narrative of the proposal, including its goals, social impact, need, budget, and sustainability; a description of the organization seeking funding, including a brief history of its operations and funding; copies of the applicant's operating budget, 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter, and the most recent Form 990; verification of the application's current exempt status; and a letter of agreement between the applicant and any collaborating organization on the proposal (if applicable). |
| Deadlines | The Foundation considers applications as they are received. |
| Restrictions | To apply to the Hannaford Charitable Foundation, your program or organization must: have an active and responsible board of trustees; exhibit ethical publicity methods and solicitation of funds; provide for an appropriate audit to reveal income and disbursements in reasonable detail; demonstrate long-term financial viability; and be a qualified tax-exempt organization. The Foundation will prioritize proposals that focus on food, education, and/or health related causes. The Foundation generally does not support individuals, political organizations, fraternal or religious institutions, or private foundations. Grants are not intended to fund operating budgets, scholarships, or public schools. |
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
58% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southern Maine (AKA United Way of Greater Portland) | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | The Roux Institute | $125,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $120,100 |
| Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity | Burlington, VT | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Dempsey Centers for Quality Cancer Care | Auburn, ME | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Barre, VT | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| HFM Prevention Council | Johnstown, NY | Creative Connections Clubhouse | $70,000 |
| Bangor Region YMCA | Bangor, ME | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| In Our Own Voices | Albany, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Fork Food Lab | South Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program | Brunswick, ME | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| YMCA Community Center of Rome New York (aka YMCA Tri-Valley) | Rome, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Glens Falls Area Youth Center | Glens Falls, NY | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Bennington Early Childhood Center | Bennington, VT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| North Berwick Food Pantry | North Berwick, ME | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | Concord, NH | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,440,100 | 17 |
| 2024 | $1,353,234 | 23 |
| 2023 | $1,342,432 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600979349100425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0483892
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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