Kestrel Foundation of Maine
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 47-3870227 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$248K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$196K
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 2024 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
55% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Girls Foundation of Tanzania | Portland, ME | Unrestricted gift | $180,500 |
| Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative | Portland, ME | Unrestricted gift | $20,541 |
| The Chapin School | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $10,300 |
| Bay Chamber Concerts & Music School | Rockport, ME | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| One Plympton Preservation Foundation | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| The Landing School | Arundel, ME | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | Farmington, CT | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Africa Schoolhouse | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| African People & Wildlife | Bernardsville, NJ | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Foundation for African Medicine & Education | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Palaver Strings | Portland, ME | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | Colchester, VT | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| St Paul's School | Concord, NH | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Milestone Recovery | Portland, ME | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| The Apprenticeshop | Rockland, ME | Unrestricted gift | $300 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $247,841 | 18 |
| 2023 | $215,466 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532199349100103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3870227
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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