The Richard C Paine Jr Automobile Collection Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 01-6080444 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$408K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$21.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,375 and $306,455.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seal Cove Auto Museum | Seal Cove, ME | To fund Seal Cove Auto Museum - Displays classic autos | $306,455 |
| Owls Head Transportation Museum | Owls Head, ME | To fund Ows Head Transportation Museum which collects, preserves and exhibits pre-1940 aircraft, ground vehicles, engines and related… | $100,000 |
| Stanley Museum | Kingfield, ME | To fund the Stanley Museum - Displays early inventions and automobiles | $1,375 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $407,830 | 3 |
| 2024 | $318,709 | 5 |
| 2023 | $312,395 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612299349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6080444
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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