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Cause Medical researchState Maine23 funders

Foundations that fund medical research in Maine

23 private foundations based in Maine with a return in the last two years gave $3.5 million to medical research organizations in 29 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 10 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to medical research

Top 23

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is medical research.

  1. Harold Alfond FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500,000 to medical research
  2. John T Gorman FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to medical research
  3. The Judy Glickman Lauder FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to medical research
  4. Albert B Glickman Family FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to medical research
  5. Cascade FoundationRockport, ME · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $175,000 to medical research
  6. Lunder FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,150 to medical research
  7. Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable FoundationSaco, ME · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $8,100 to medical research
  8. The Sandy River Charitable FoundationFarmington, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,750 to medical research
  9. Max Kagan Family FoundationAuburn, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,500 to medical research
  10. Bill and Joan Alfond Family FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to medical research
  11. James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable TrustWest Bath, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to medical research
  12. Pond Family FoundationScarborough, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to medical research
  13. Lady Pepperrell Historical FoundationKittery Point, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to medical research
  14. Marr-Anderson Family FoundationFalmouth, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to medical research
  15. The Sukeforth Family FoundationSouth China, ME · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $2,750 to medical research
  16. Brook Family FoundationNorway, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to medical research
  17. The Dr A Everett and Ruth E Rosen Foundation IncDayton, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to medical research
  18. Shaw Brothers Family Foundation IncGorham, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to medical research
  19. Laurence B Flood Foundation IncBlue Hill, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500 to medical research
  20. The Murray Charitable TrustPortland, ME · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $300 to medical research
  21. Park Row Charitable TrustBrunswick, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250 to medical research
  22. Brian & Carolyn Clement Family FoundationCumberland Foreside, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $154 to medical research
  23. The Rodricks Foundation IncDeer Isle, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25 to medical research

Open to applications

10 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Harold Alfond FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500,000 to medical research
  2. John T Gorman FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to medical research
  3. Lunder FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,150 to medical research
  4. Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable FoundationSaco, ME · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $8,100 to medical research
  5. Max Kagan Family FoundationAuburn, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,500 to medical research
  6. Bill and Joan Alfond Family FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to medical research
  7. James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable TrustWest Bath, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to medical research
  8. Pond Family FoundationScarborough, ME · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to medical research
  9. Marr-Anderson Family FoundationFalmouth, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to medical research
  10. The Murray Charitable TrustPortland, ME · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $300 to medical research