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Prioritizes grassroots and community-led efforts to address environmental and racial justice as a key strategy for equitable social change and community well-being in Maine.
Designed to support organizations working together through the Lewiston-Auburn Systems Approach to strengthen collaboration, build sustainable capacity, and deepen equity by centering leadership by youth and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Provides support for emergent community needs in Maine that require a timely response outside of the foundation's regular grant cycles. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year until funds are exhausted.
Elmina B Sewall Foundation is a private corporation based in FREEPORT, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. It holds total assets of $164.8M. Annual income is reported at $33.7M. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maine. According to available records, Elmina B Sewall Foundation has made 856 grants totaling $37.4M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $11.9M in 2020 to $25.5M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $514K, with an average award of $44K. The foundation has supported 390 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, Virginia, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$27K
Average Grant
$41K
Largest Grant
$430K
Based on 251 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.
Elmina B Sewall Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 856 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, MA, VA.
Elmina B Sewall Foundation has distributed a total of $37.4M across 856 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $44K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $514K.
For information about applying for grants from Elmina B Sewall Foundation, visit their official website. Many private foundations accept unsolicited proposals or have specific application windows.
Elmina B Sewall Foundation is headquartered in FREEPORT, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Gabriela Alcalde | Executive Director | $225K | $48K | $273K |
| John Banks | Secretary | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Dale Mccormick | Treasurer | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Jono Anzalone | Director | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Vendean Vafiades | Director | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Autumn Fitch | Director | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Leslie Hill | Director | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Amara Ifeji | Director | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Rotha Chan | Director | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Margaret Sewall Barbour | Member Emeritus | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elisabeth Biemann | Chair | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$164.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$163.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
856
Total Giving
$37.4M
Average Grant
$44K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
390
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise County Economic CouncilGeneral Operating Support | Machias, ME | $375K | 2022 |
| Cooperative Development InstituteGeneral Operating Support | Northampton, MA | $276K | 2022 |
| Maine Development FoundationGeneral Operating Support | Hallowell, ME | $245K | 2022 |
| Our KatahdinGeneral Operating Support | Millinocket, ME | $242K | 2022 |
| Maine AudubonGeneral Operating Support | Falmouth, ME | $235K | 2022 |
| Maine Initiatives IncGeneral Operating Support | Portland, ME | $220K | 2022 |
| Sunrise OpportunitiesGeneral Operating Support | Machias, ME | $200K | 2022 |
| Resources For Organizing And Social ChangeGeneral Operating Support | Augusta, ME | $200K | 2022 |
| Outdoor Sports Institute IncGeneral Operating Support | Caribou, ME | $200K | 2022 |
| Paws - Protection Of Animals Wandering The StreetsGeneral Operating Support | Calais, ME | $198K | 2022 |
| United Somali Women Of MaineGeneral Operating Support | Lewiston, ME | $190K | 2022 |
| St Mary'S Regional Medical CenterGeneral Operating Support | Lewiston, ME | $180K | 2022 |
| Third Sector New England IncGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $177K | 2022 |
| Four Directions Development CorporationGeneral Operating Support | Orono, ME | $175K | 2022 |
| Passamaquoddy Tribe At Pleasant PointGeneral Operating Support | Pleasant Point, ME | $170K | 2022 |
| Chewonki Foundation IncGeneral Operating Support | Wiscasset, ME | $150K | 2022 |
| Bangor Humane SocietyGeneral Operating Support | Bangor, ME | $150K | 2022 |
| Aroostook Band Of MicmacsGeneral Operating Support | Presque Isle, ME | $150K | 2022 |
| Maine Environmental Education AssociationGeneral Operating Support | Brunswick, ME | $130K | 2022 |
| Wabanaki Health And Wellness IncGeneral Operating Support | Bangor, ME | $130K | 2022 |
| Preble StreetGeneral Operating Support | Portland, ME | $130K | 2022 |
| Rural Aspirations ProjectGeneral Operating Support | Swanville, ME | $125K | 2022 |
| Maine Immigrant Rights CoalitionGeneral Operating Support | Portland, ME | $120K | 2022 |
| Pope Memorial Humane Society Of Knox CountyGeneral Operating Support | Rockland, ME | $120K | 2022 |
| Maine Organic Farmers And Gardeners AssociationGeneral Operating Support | Unity, ME | $120K | 2022 |
| Millinocket Regional HospitalGeneral Operating Support | Millinocket, ME | $120K | 2022 |