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Borman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in OAKLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Donald B Borman. It holds total assets of $11.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $5.3M in 2011 to $11.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine, Colorado and Connecticut. According to available records, Borman Family Foundation has made 123 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $7K. The foundation has distributed between $390K and $471K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $471K distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $45K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Colorado, Illinois, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$9K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 46 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Borman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 123 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, CO, IL.
Borman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 123 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $45K.
Borman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Borman Family Foundation is headquartered in OAKLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Metzdorff | Vice President | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Donald Borman | Treasurer/Secretary | $7K | $0 | $7K |
| Megan Proctor | Associate Director | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Robert Borman Jr | Associate Director | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Kate Borman | President | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Matthew Borman | Associate Director | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Adam Borman | Associate Director | $2K | $0 | $2K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$11.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
123
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham College$10,000 Desktop Milling Machine; $18,000 Moore Museum | Richmond, IN | $28K | 2024 |
| Alzheimer'S' Association$25,000 General Preventative Research; $2,000 Maine Chapter Training | Chicago, IL | $27K | 2024 |
| University Of Washington FoundationMacular Eye Degeneration | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2024 |
| Project AlsClinical Research | New York, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Yogi IncEducational Programming | Little Falls, NJ | $20K | 2024 |
| Darien Nature CenterEquipment $12,925, Outdoor Classroom equipment $5,586 | Darien, CT | $19K | 2024 |
| 7 Lakes AllianceWater quality treatment campaign | Belgrade Lakes, ME | $14K | 2024 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College$3,000 Culinary Program; $10,000 Fields and facilities | Fairfield, ME | $13K | 2024 |
| Colby CollegeColby Cares about kids program and athletic programs | Waterville, ME | $11K | 2024 |
| Darien Ems Post 53 IncSuction Units $7,200, 6 Pagers $3,600 | Darien, CT | $11K | 2024 |
| Gettysburg CollegeAthletic Equipment | Gettysburg, PA | $10K | 2024 |
| Grand Strand Miracle LeagueProgramming Support and equipment | Myrtle Beach, SC | $10K | 2024 |
| Lighthouse Preschool Of Wesley ChapelPlayground addition | Wesley Chapel, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| Maine Public Dba Maine Public Broadcasting NetworkNew Studio | Lewiston, ME | $10K | 2024 |
| St Anthony Health Foundation & Flight For LifeEquipment | Lakewood, CO | $10K | 2024 |
| Melanoma Research FoundationMelanoma Research | Washington, DC | $10K | 2024 |
| St Catherine UniversityInfrastructure Support chemistry | Saint Paul, MN | $10K | 2024 |
| Goals Youth River ExpeditionsRedesign Website and educational materials | Evergreen, CO | $8K | 2024 |
| Town Of Darien Firefighters FoundationMustang cold water survival suits | Darien, CT | $8K | 2024 |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CenterChildren's miracle network | Bangor, ME | $7K | 2024 |
| Lifeflight Of MaineGeneral operating support | Bangor, ME | $7K | 2024 |
| Town Of OaklandMemorial Hall Renovation $5,000, Rescue Equipment $2,000 | Oakland, ME | $7K | 2024 |
| Waterville Housing AuthorityProgramming $4,000, Chairs $3,000 | Waterville, ME | $7K | 2024 |
| North Pond AssociationGeneral operating support | Smithfield, ME | $7K | 2024 |
| San Juan Mountains AssociationNature Studies programming and materials | Durango, CO | $6K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Wehr Nature CenterKids in the park program | Franklin, WI | $5K | 2024 |
| Alfond Youth CenterCamp Tracey capital campaign | Waterville, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Good Will Home Association Dba Good-Will-HinckleyGeneral operating support | Hinckley, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Delores River Boating AdvocatesSummer camp on the river | Dolores, CO | $5K | 2024 |
| Mercy Hospital FoundationOncology Library for Patients | Durango, CO | $5K | 2024 |
| Alverno CollegeStudent Accessibility Software | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2024 |
| Bangor Region YmcaCaring connection - breast cancer survivors support | Bangor, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Waterville Opera HouseFacility | Waterville, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Educare Central MaineEarly Childhood Education | Waterville, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Herring Gut Coastal Science CenterEducational Programming | Port Clyde, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Dzi FoundationNepalese After School Programs | Ridgway, CO | $5K | 2024 |
| Western Kenosh County Tennis AssociationSummer Tennis program materials | Salem, WI | $4K | 2024 |
| The Juniper SchoolSTEM Library | Durango, CO | $4K | 2024 |
| Central Maine Youth Hockey AssociationYouth Programming | Waterville, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Leigh Memorial Scholarship FundScholarships | Gansevoort, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| Hospice Volunteers Of Waterville AreaSupport Services | Waterville, ME | $1K | 2024 |
| Avian HavenWild Bird Rehab Center | Freedom, ME | $1K | 2024 |
| Challenger Learning CenterK-12 Space Education Programming | Bangor, ME | $1K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Quarry Road Dba Quarry Road Recreational CenterTrail Development | Waterville, ME | $1K | 2024 |
| Humane Society Of Waterville AreaProgramming Support | Waterville, ME | $1K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Haystack MountainLand Trust | Deer Isle, ME | $25K | 2023 |