Rosamond Thaxter Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Maine · EIN 01-6019476 · 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 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL CURRIE |
|---|---|
| Address | H M PAYSON CO P O BOX 31, PORTLAND ME 041120031 |
| Phone | 2077723761 |
| EAS@HMPAYSON.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEE SAMPLE APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 15 |
| Restrictions | TRUSTEES REQUESTED BY GRANTOR TO GIVE PRIMARY CONSIDERATION TO SECTION 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED OR PERFORM THEIR CHARITABLE ACTS WITHIN THE AREA SURROUNDING KITTERY,ME & PORTSMOUTH,NH |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
59% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains | Bedford, NH | General support | $7,500 |
| Mainspring | Kittery, ME | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Kittery Land Trust | Kittery, ME | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Footprints Food Pantry | Kittery, ME | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Fair Tide | Kittery, ME | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lovering Health Center | Greenland, NH | Medical care | $5,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Boston, MA | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Seacoast Community School | Portsmouth, NH | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Portsmouth Historical Society | Portsmouth, NH | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Gundalow Company | Portsmouth, NH | General purpose | $3,000 |
| The Dance Hall | Kittery, ME | General support | $3,000 |
| White Pine Programs | York, ME | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Players Ring Theatre | Portsmouth, NH | General support | $3,000 |
| The Telling Room | Portland, ME | General support | $3,000 |
| Arts in Reach | Portsmouth, NH | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Prescott Park Arts Festival | Portsmouth, NH | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Haven | Portsmouth, NH | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Ice Dance International | Kittery, ME | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Black Heritage Trail of Nh | Portsmouth, NH | Promote african american | $2,500 |
| Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra | Portsmouth, NH | General support | $2,500 |
| Town of Kittery | Kittery, ME | Unrestricted grant | $2,200 |
| Strawberry Banke Inc | Portsmouth, NH | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Starr Island Corporation | Portsmouth, NH | Religion and education | $2,000 |
| Portsmouth Music Hall | Portsmouth, NH | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Center for Wildlife | Cape Neddick, ME | General support | $2,000 |
| Shoals Marine Laboratory | Durham, NH | General support | $2,000 |
| Portsmouth Anthenaeum | Portsmouth, NH | General purpose | $1,500 |
| First Congregational Church of Kittery Point | Kittery Point, ME | Religious purposes | $1,500 |
| Animal Welfare Society | West Kennebunk, ME | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Portsmouth Pro Musica | Portsmouth, NH | General support | $1,500 |
| Kittery Art Association | Kittery, ME | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Yoga in Action | Portsmouth, NH | Promote health and wellness | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,200 | 32 |
| 2024 | $87,985 | 31 |
| 2023 | $81,373 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349102292
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6019476
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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