Tessie Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 92-0658772 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$30K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$789K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton HS Alumni Assoc | Houlton, ME | General support | $20,000 |
| Nickerson Lake Wilderness Preservation | Houlton, ME | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641469349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0658772
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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