The Verrill Foundation
Invitation OnlyFalmouth, Maine · EIN 20-8631244 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dempsey Center | Auburn, ME | 501(c)(3) SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS & FAMILIES | $8,000 |
| The Locker Project | Portland, ME | 501(c)(3)- HELP ENSURE FOOD SECURITY FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $8,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | Portland, ME | 501(c)(3) - PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN/TEENS TO GRIEVE | $5,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Detroit, MI | 501(C)(3)-Provides households with access to sufficient & nutritious foods | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project | New York, NY | 501(c)(3)WORKS TO FREE THE INNOCENT AND PREVENT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS | $3,000 |
| Council for Economic Education | New York, NY | 501(c)(3)- PROVIDE K-12 STUDENTS WITH TOOLS RE ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE | $2,500 |
| Falmouth Land Trust | Falmouth, ME | 501(C)(3)-Purchase & protect public lands in falmouth | $1,500 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($104,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $127,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $133,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621609349100822
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8631244
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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