Margaret W Soule Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 01-6168256 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$142K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$9,600
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,600 and $16,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
15% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Dempsey Center | Auburn, ME | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland | Westbrook, ME | General | $16,000 |
| Wayfinder Schools | New Gloucester, ME | Education | $16,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | General purpose | $10,500 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine | Scarborough, ME | General purpose | $9,600 |
| Maine Preservation | Yarmouth, ME | General purpose | $9,600 |
| Riding to the Top | Windham, ME | General purpose | $9,600 |
| Waynflete School | Portland, ME | General purpose | $9,600 |
| United Recovery Fund | Portland, ME | General purpose | $9,600 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Olympia Snowe Womens Leadership Institute | Portland, ME | Education | $6,500 |
| Smith College - the Smith Fund | North Hampton, MA | General | $6,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $133,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $126,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349100835
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6168256
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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