The Gaius Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBar Harbor, Maine · EIN 22-3801217 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$60K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,000.
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
69% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Education League | Augusta, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Friendship Center for New Beginnings | Flemington, NJ | General support | $7,500 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $6,500 |
| Maoz Israel Ministries | Grand Prairie, TX | General support | $6,000 |
| What If Foundation | Berkeley, CA | General support | $6,000 |
| Beach Food Pantry | Kitty Hawk, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Ashville, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Acadia Wildlife Center | Mt Desert, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | Brooke, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | Bar Harbor, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| K-Love | Rocklin, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Family Institute | Wakefield, MA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $117,066 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3801217
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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