Maine Dental Association Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderManchester, Maine · EIN 27-1270353 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,502 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THERESE CAHILL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 215, MANCHESTER ME 04351 |
| Phone | 2076227900 |
| TCAHILL@MEDENTAL.ORG | |
| Form and materials | INTERESTED PARTIES CAN APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.MEDENTAL.ORG OR REQUEST A PAPER COPY BY CONTACTING THE OFFICE. IN ADDITION TO THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TO BE CONSIDERED: ONE PERSONAL REFERENCE; TWO DENTAL/DENTAL HYGIENIST SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR REFERENCES; CURRENT SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT; PERSONAL STATEMENT EXPLAINING YOUR CHOICE AS A DENTAL PROFESSIONAL AS A CAREER AND YOUR FUTURE GOALS, STATED IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND WITHOUT THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF POWERED WRITING ASSISTANTS. |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 23, 2025 |
| Restrictions | BE FROM THE STATE OF MAINE; BE ENROLLED IN A DENTAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION APPROVED PROGRAM; AND HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE FIRST YEAR OF SAID PROGRAM |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Dental Inc | Wiscasset, ME | Access to care | $25,000 |
| Maine Dental Association | Manchester, ME | Access to care | $1,502 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($59,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,502 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631979349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1270353
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.