Margaret E Burnham Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPortland, Maine · EIN 01-0496879 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$758K
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$757,550
Total assets$16.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $757,550 and $757,550.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS M PIERCE TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O H M PAYSON CO P O BOX 31, PORTLAND ME 041120031 |
| Phone | 2077723761 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1 |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE ONLY MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) AND NOT TO PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS UNDER SECTION 509, NOR TO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached | Portland, ME | General use | $757,550 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $757,550 | 1 |
| 2024 | $646,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $595,600 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0496879
- Profile updated Nov 7, 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.