Higher Education Assistance Foundation
Historical FunderWestbrook, Maine · EIN 01-0265587 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Liza M Wells |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Thomas Drive, Westbrook ME 04092 |
| Phone | 2077918400 |
| Form and materials | The Recipients of the scholarships are determined by the individual college involved. Application guidelines are determined by the individual colleges criteria. |
| Deadlines | March 31st |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be Maine high school graduates who are enrolled in a business-related program at a Maine college or university. |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | Scholarship Foundation Payment | $2,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($12,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $14,400 | 12 |
| 2022 | $10,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513449349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0265587
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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