Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc
Historical FunderKennebunkport, Maine · EIN 01-0537127 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GORDON C AYER PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 LOCKE STREET, KENNEBUNKPORT ME 04046 |
| Phone | 2079675597 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORMAT OR CONTENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity York County | Kennebunk, ME | General operating support | $250,000 |
| United Way of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | Portland, ME | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Maine Philanthropy Center | Portland, ME | Professional development scholarship | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $295,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $842,500 | 43 |
| 2022 | $1,304,500 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641149349100229
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0537127
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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