The Aldermere Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 01-6059906 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$434K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | Aldermere farm operating support | $304,448 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | Camden, ME | General support | $15,000 |
| Maine Conservation Alliance | Belfast, ME | General support | $12,000 |
| Center for Ecological Teaching and Learning | Dennysville, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Hurricaine Island Center for Science and Leadership | Rockland, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | Belfast, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Council of Maine | Augusta, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Maine Conservation Law Foundation | Portland, ME | General support | $8,000 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | Edgecomb, ME | General support | $8,000 |
| Palaver Strings | Portland, ME | General support | $7,000 |
| Wayfinder Schools | Camden, ME | General support | $6,000 |
| Art Van Program | Brunswick, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | Wiscasset, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | South Portland, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Georges River Land Trust | Rockland, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Merryspring Nature Center | Camden, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Penobscot Bay YMCA and Teen Center | Rockport, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Homeworthy | Rockport, ME | General support | $3,000 |
| Bay Chamber Concerts and Community Music | Rockport, ME | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $434,448 | 19 |
| 2024 | $387,600 | 17 |
| 2023 | $361,644 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349100923
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6059906
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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