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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 22-3089641

Elsie & William Viles Foundation

A private foundation in Augusta, ME. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 46 grants and $860,100 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jul 31, 2025), 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 person
On file
Phone
On file
Email
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
Applications open April and are due by May. Recipients are notified in July.
Restrictions
The Foundation only provides funding for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes as are permitted to organizations exempt from federal income tax and described in section 501(c)(3) of the code, including without limitation, projects and organizations that: Preserve open spaces and conservation of forest lands; care for and protect animals; support children and education; and promote and preserve Maine History and culture.

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Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $860,100

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $21,150,642

  • Tax year 2023

    $813,274

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $20,296,370

  • Tax year 2022

    $796,715

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $18,931,826

  • Tax year 2021

    $743,308

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $18,492,972

  • Tax year 2020

    $685,900

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $20,628,685

  • Tax year 2019

    $676,630

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $17,589,669

Grants paid in 2024

46 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Kennebec Valley Humane SocietyAugusta, ME

    General operating support

    $159,800
  2. MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME

    General operating support

    $159,800
  3. Maine State MuseumAugusta, ME

    General operating support

    $79,900
  4. South Parish Congregational ChurchAugusta, ME

    General operating support

    $79,900
  5. Viles ArboretumAugusta, ME

    General operating support

    $79,900
  6. Cony High SchoolAugusta, ME

    Scholarship support

    $64,977
  7. Augusta Food BankAugusta, ME

    Weekend KidsPack Program

    $25,000
  8. Foundation for Maine's Community CollegesSouth Portland, ME

    16 Scholarships at Kennebec Valley CC

    $24,000
  9. City of AugustaAugusta, ME

    Payment in lieu of taxes

    $20,200
  10. Kennebec Land TrustWinthrop, ME

    Accessible trail/parking area

    $15,000
  11. Children's Center Early Intervention and Family SupportAugusta, ME

    Playground maintenance and enhancements

    $10,000
  12. Hubbard Free LibraryHallowell, ME

    Update and expand children's sections

    $8,500
  13. Augusta Boys and Girls ClubAugusta, ME

    Supplies for teens to build 30 computers

    $7,500
  14. Friends of the Kennebec River Rail TrailAugusta, ME

    Engineering assessment

    $7,500
  15. Winthrop Food PantryWinthrop, ME

    Add items to and sustain KidsPak Program

    $7,500
  16. 7 Lakes Alliance IncBelgrade LKS, ME

    Establish new conservation area

    $6,000
  17. Camp Susan CurtisPortland, ME

    Seven camp scholarships for Kennebec county youth

    $6,000
  18. Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec ValleyGardiner, ME

    Support food program for 3 sites

    $5,000
  19. Chebeague Island Historical SocietyChebeague Is, ME

    Building improvements

    $5,000
  20. Coastal Kids PreschoolDamariscotta, ME

    Backpack explorers project

    $5,000
  21. Friends of Baxter State ParkBelfast, ME

    Support 2 youth programs

    $5,000
  22. Gardiner Library AssociationGardiner, ME

    Fix parking lot issues caused by water flow

    $5,000
  23. Kennebec Historical SocietyAugusta, ME

    Support for public programs

    $5,000
  24. Merrymeeting Bay Trout UnlimitedBrunswick, ME

    Remove Buckfield dam

    $5,000
  25. Rooted in TreesChardon, OH

    Combat emerald ash bore

    $5,000
  26. Anchor ME HarborWindsor, ME

    Build restroom, renovate, and create management space

    $4,000
  27. Literacy Volunteers of KennebecAugusta, ME

    General operating support

    $4,000
  28. Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut FoundationWinterport, ME

    Produce interpretive signs for 30 sites

    $4,000
  29. Neighbors Driving NeighborsMount Vernon, ME

    Recruit, on-board, train ED and new drivers

    $4,000
  30. Peace Ridge SanctuaryBrooks, ME

    Operating funds for dog rescue, rehab, and adoption

    $4,000
  31. Sportsman's Alliance of Maine IncAugusta, ME

    Resurface fishing platforms and bridges

    $4,000
  32. Winthrop Public Library FoundationWinthrop, ME

    Summer children's Program

    $4,000
  33. Hallowell Food BankHallowell, ME

    Thanksgiving baskets to 70 individuals

    $3,200
  34. Augusta Symphony OrchestraAugusta, ME

    Support continued program growth

    $3,000
  35. Quoddy Tides Foundation (dba Tides Institute)Eastport, ME

    Establish park at meeting house

    $3,000
  36. Volunteers of America (fbo Northern New England)Brunswick, ME

    Funds for food pantry, project supplies, community meals

    $3,000
  37. Maine Boys to MenPortland, ME

    Reducing sexism and violence

    $2,500
  38. YMCA State of MaineWinthrop, ME

    Camp scholarship support

    $2,500
  39. Eastern Area Agency on AgingBrewer, ME

    Purchase pet food for Furry friends program

    $2,000
  40. Lincoln County Historical AssociationWiscasset, ME

    Install UV shades to protect collections /interior

    $2,000
  41. Maine State Music TheatreBrunswick, ME

    Discounted student tickets

    $2,000
  42. Pineland Suzuki SchoolManchester, ME

    General operating support

    $2,000
  43. Gateway Milbridge Theatre and Community Arts CenterMilbridge, ME

    Program support

    $1,500
  44. Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills IncSouth Paris, ME

    General operating support

    $1,500
  45. Vision HallowellHallowell, ME

    Traffic signage and markings

    $1,423
  46. Kennebec Youth SymphonyAugusta, ME

    Mentors, ringers, and advertising

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals3 grants $165,30044% of the total
  2. Environment5 grants $113,40030% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture2 grants $32,5009% of the total
  4. Education4 grants $21,5006% of the total
  5. Human services3 grants $11,0003% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $10,0003% of the total
  7. 4 other causes7 grants $18,9235% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Maine45 grants $855,100
  2. Ohio1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • Paul R AbbeyDirector Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • William N LundDirector Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Warren E Winslow JrDirector Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Charles W HaysDirector Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Sharon MurrayExecutive Director (start 6/2025) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Patricia A WestExecutive Director (end 6/2024) Hours 30Pay $36,592
  • Daniel E WathenPresident/Director Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mark L JohnstonTreasurer/Director Hours 1Pay $0

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