Portland Provident Association
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 01-6012457 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$108K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Maine (Refugee Resettlement) | Portland, ME | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Preble Street Resource Center Inc | Portland, ME | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Wayside Soup Kitchen | Portland, ME | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Opportunity Alliance | South Portland, ME | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Furniture Friends | Westbrook, ME | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Charitable | $4,000 |
| United Waykeep Me Warm | Portland, ME | Charitable | $4,000 |
| St Elizabeth Jubilee Center | Portland, ME | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Crossroads | Scarborough, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Family Shelter | Portland, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Greater Portland Family Promise | Portland, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Jewish Community Food Pantry | Portland, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart- St Dominic's Food Pantry | Portland, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| St Luke's Food Pantry | Portland, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Soup Kitchen | Portland, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Through These Doors | Portland, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| White Memorial Food Pantry | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Community Dental | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Food Pantry | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Florence House | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Portland Public Schools | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friendship House | South Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Locker Program | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Project Blessing | Gorham, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Project Feed | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sexual Assault Response Services | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging | Scarborough, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Susan L Curtis Foundation | Portland, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Maine Needs | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Reiche School | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Elder Abuse of Maine (Martha's Cottage) | Brunswick, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts | South Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ketcha Outdoors | Scarborough, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| King Middle School | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Learning Works | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Legal Services for the Elderly | Augusta, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lyseth School | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mcauley Residence | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Root Cellar | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Hyacinth's Church Sjp Group | Westbrook, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Stroudwater Food Pantry | Portland, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,500 | 43 |
| 2023 | $103,500 | 42 |
| 2022 | $92,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104261
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6012457
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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