Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyJefferson, Maine · EIN 26-6053240 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$105K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $4,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Paw Regional Greenway | Deerfiled, NH | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Soc | Big Water, UT | Animal welfare | $4,500 |
| Ecumenical Food Pantry | Newcastle, ME | Food assistance | $4,500 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | Concord, NH | Food assistance | $4,500 |
| Jefferson Area Food Pantry | Jefferson, ME | Food assistance | $4,500 |
| Live and Let Live Farm | Chichester, NH | Animal welfare | $4,500 |
| Mid Coast Humane | Brunswick, ME | Animal welfare | $4,500 |
| New Harbor Food Pantry | New Harbor, ME | Food assistance | $4,500 |
| Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust | Damariscotta, ME | Conservation | $4,000 |
| Community Energy Fund Lincoln County | Bristol, ME | Heating assistance | $4,000 |
| Knox County Health Clinic | Rockland, ME | Health care | $4,000 |
| Lincoln County Dental | Boothbay Harbor, ME | Health care | $4,000 |
| Lincoln Healthmaine Health | Damariscotta, ME | Health care | $4,000 |
| Maine Children's Cancer Program | Portland, ME | Health care | $4,000 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | Edgecomb, ME | Conservation | $4,000 |
| Pope Memorial SPCA | Concord, NH | Animal welfare | $4,000 |
| Twin Villages Food Bank | Damariscotta, ME | Food assistance | $4,000 |
| Pedratric Brain Tumor Fnd | Wingon Salem, NC | Medical research | $3,500 |
| Avian Haven | Freedom, ME | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| Concord Community Music School | Concord, NH | Music education | $3,000 |
| The Lincoln Home | Newcastle, ME | Health care | $3,000 |
| Stepping Stone Housing | Damariscotta, ME | Housing assistance | $3,000 |
| Catch Neighborhood Housing | Concord, NH | Housing assistance | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Portland, ME | Medical support | $2,500 |
| Team Hailey Hugs | Bethel, ME | Medical support | $2,500 |
| Snow Pond Center for Arts | Sidney, ME | Arts support | $2,000 |
| Portland String Quartet | Portland, ME | Arts support | $1,500 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Science education | $1,300 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Science education | $1,250 |
| Capital Center for the Arts | Concord, NH | Music education | $1,000 |
| League of Nh Craftsmen | Concord, NH | Arts | $1,000 |
| Society for Protection Nh Forests | Concord, NH | Conservation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,550 | 32 |
| 2024 | $95,500 | 32 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641599349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6053240
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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