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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 01-0471533

MES Foundation

A private foundation in Alfred, ME. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 45 grants and $216,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
MES Foundation
PO Box 1296
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 791-3600
[email protected]
Form and materials
Scholarship applications can be submitted online from 1/1 - 4/1 at www.mesfoundation.org. At a minimum, applicants must submit transcripts, SAT scores, FAFSA, essay and letter of recommendation.
Deadlines
April 1
Restrictions
Applicants must be a Maine resident entering their first year of post secondary education.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $216,000

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $4,838,218

  • Tax year 2023

    $205,750

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $4,627,835

  • Tax year 2022

    $185,000

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $3,983,199

  • Tax year 2021

    $210,500

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $4,679,393

  • Tax year 2020

    $197,000

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $4,430,373

Grants paid in 2024

45 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  2. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  3. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  4. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  5. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  6. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  7. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  8. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  9. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  10. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  11. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  12. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  13. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  14. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  15. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  16. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  17. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  18. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  19. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  20. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  21. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  22. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  23. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  24. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  25. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  26. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  27. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  28. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  29. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  30. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  31. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  32. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  33. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  34. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  35. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  36. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  37. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  38. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  39. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  40. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  41. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  42. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  43. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $5,000
  44. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $500
  45. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $500

Approved for future payment

3 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $500
  2. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $500
  3. Individual

    Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

    $500

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Kristie HurlburtPresident/Executive Director Hours 20Pay $59,415
  • Christopher BellDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Guy LangevinDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Todd CescaDirector/Chair Hours 1Pay $0
  • Scott AlbertDirector/Vice Chair Hours 1Pay $0
  • Donald ReynoldsDirector/Treasurer (end 7/2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Timothy SaboDirector/Treasurer (start 8/2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Darren HurlburtDirector/Secretary Hours 1Pay $0

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