Portland Female Charitable Society
Historical FunderPortland, Maine · EIN 01-0370961 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DIANNE CURRY |
|---|---|
| Address | 640 OCEAN AVENUE STE 215, PORTLAND ME 04102 |
| Phone | 2077728890 |
| Form and materials | INDIVIDUALS CONTACT ORGANIZATION AND ASK FOR DONATIONS. DONATIONS ARE BASED ON NEED, THEREFORE, THE DONEE MUST PROVIDE FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND THE REASON FOR THE REQUESTED DONATION. |
| Deadlines | 0930 |
| Restrictions | INCOME LEVEL |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeths Jubilee Center | Portland, ME | Non-Food essential personal care items | $3,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance | Portland, ME | Winter boot drive | $2,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($13,816). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,816 | 4 |
| 2023 | $16,750 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601129349100325
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0370961
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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