The Eunice Frye Home Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Maine · EIN 01-0211504 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | The Eunice Frye Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 31, Portland ME 041120031 |
| Phone | 2077723761 |
| Form and materials | See Website: http://www.megrants.org/eunicefryeapplication.cfm |
| Deadlines | Annually between April 1st and May 31st |
| Restrictions | See Website: http://www.megrants.org/eunicefryeapplication.cfm |
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
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble Street Recource Center | Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $20,000 |
| Opportunity Alliance | South Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Southern Maine Agency on Aging | Biddeford, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Portland Widows Wood Society | Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Inn at Village Square | Gorham, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Legal Services for the Elderly | Augusta, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Wayside Food Program | Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross - Maine Region | Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $7,500 |
| Locker Project | Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $7,500 |
| Riding to the Top | Windham, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine | Scarborough, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| The IRIS Network | portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Maine | Scarborough, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Elder Abuse Institute of Maine | Brunswick, ME | General Purpose Grant to Aid Programming. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers | Topsham, ME | General Purpose Grant to Aid Affordable Housing Programming. | $5,000 |
| Frannie Peabody Center | Portland, ME | General Purpose Grant | $5,000 |
| Andwell Health Partners | Lewiston, ME | rant to benefit people of greater Lewiston area. | $5,000 |
| Maine Coast Fishermens Association | Brunswick, ME | Grant to benefit the fishermen of Coastal Maine. | $5,000 |
| Portland Wheelers | Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Shalom House | Portland, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Tedford Housing | Brunswick, ME | Grant to benefit people of greater Brunswick area. | $5,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($26,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $154,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620769349100717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0211504
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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