Maine Community Foundation Inc.



The Maine Community Foundation serves thousands of people who share a common mission: improving the quality of life in the state.

Individuals, families, businesses and organizations create charitable funds that help Maine meet the challenges of changing times. The foundation's assets of $250 million are held in stewardship for more than 800 funds.



    

Recent News from Maine Community Foundation


City of Bangor celebrates National Arbor Day
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation

ELLSWORTH -- With support from Franklin Savings Bank and Maine Community Foundation, Heart of Ellsworth and the City of Ellsworth prepare...more

Wintergreen to host student art show - The County
Foundation: Davis Family Foundation, Maine Community Foundation

The show features artwork created by students in Wintergreen's After School Arts Program. In March and April, students in kindergarten through...more

Briefs - Portland Press Herald
Foundation: Davis Family Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Coca-Cola Foundation

... testimonials, photos, donor info and a link for donations to Maine Community Foundation – which is the manager/custodian of the...more

Scholarships available to women pursuing science, engineering degrees - Portland Press Herald
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation

Applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship...more

Grant supports those with mental illness, substance use - Portland Press Herald
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation

SACO – The Maine Community Foundation has awarded Sweetser a $15,000 grant to support people living with mental illness or substance use...more

Maine Community Foundation names a new president and CEO - Bangor Daily News
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation

“I am thrilled to join the Maine Community Foundation as its seventh president and CEO,” Ellwood said. “I am humbled to be part of an...more

Obituary: Leonard E. Minsky - Portland Press Herald
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation

Leonard served as a trustee of Acadia Hospital, a board member of the Maine Community Foundation, president of the Bangor Jewish Community...more

Maine Community Foundation nearing 40 years of charitable work - WABI
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - For nearly 40 years, the Maine Community Foundation has tried to make life better for Mainers. In 2021, the...more

Over 50K Maine acres to be protected by conservation push
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation

The Maine Community Foundation said funding for the 15 conservation projects involved in the effort totals...more

Maine grants to improve senior transportation in rural areas - San Antonio Express-News
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation

The Maine Community Foundation said programs that help older residents with transportation will receive more than...more



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