The Old Bug Light Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 01-0514859 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$200K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 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
13% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Deering Oaks | Portland, ME | For operations | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | For operations | $30,000 |
| Sailmaine | Portland, ME | For operations | $20,000 |
| Aclu of Maine | Portland, ME | For operations | $10,000 |
| Portland Parks Conservancy | Portland, ME | For operations | $10,000 |
| Surfaid International | San Francisco, CA | For operations | $10,000 |
| Too Young to Wed | Peekskill, NY | For operations | $10,000 |
| Friends of Congress Square Park | Portland, ME | For operations | $7,500 |
| Foundation for Portland Public Schools | Portland, ME | For operations | $5,500 |
| Bicycle Coalition of Maine | Portland, ME | For operations | $5,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Portland, ME | For operations | $5,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Womens Leadership Institute | Portland, ME | For operations | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine | Scarborough, ME | For operations | $4,000 |
| Maine Public Radio | Portland, ME | For operations | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | Portland, ME | For operations | $4,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Portland, ME | For operations | $4,000 |
| Portland Ovations | Portland, ME | For operations | $4,000 |
| The Center for Grieving Children | Portland, ME | For operations | $3,000 |
| Eastern Trail Alliance | Saco, ME | For operations | $2,500 |
| Portland Musuem of Art | Portland, ME | For operations | $2,500 |
| Portland Trails | Portland, ME | For operations | $2,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Portland, ME | For operations | $1,000 |
| The Dempsey Center | Lewiston, ME | For operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $171,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642299349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0514859
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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