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Provides program/project funding and general operating support to non-profit organizations that address food insecurity and housing/shelter needs for Maine people experiencing poverty. For the 2026 cycle, the program's scope has been specifically narrowed to these two areas to address urgent community needs.
John T Gorman Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is % Northern Trust Co Ttee. It holds total assets of $223.5M. Annual income is reported at $70M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, John T Gorman Foundation has made 428 grants totaling $24.3M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $7M in 2020 to $17.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $678K, with an average award of $57K. The foundation has supported 215 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
John T Gorman Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 428 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, CT, NH.
John T Gorman Foundation has distributed a total of $24.3M across 428 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $57K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $678K.
The application deadline is See 2(b) above. See 2(b) above. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
John T Gorman Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Witherbee Ex Officio | President, CEO, & Director | $347K | $21K | $368K |
| Michael Bevilacqua | CFO/Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer | $279K | $20K | $298K |
| Anthony Cipollone Ex Officio | President, CEO, & Director (part year) | $89K | $7K | $96K |
| Weston Bonney | Treasurer & Director (part year) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Sullivan | Director | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$11.6M
Total Assets
$214.1M
Fair Market Value
$214.1M
Net Worth
$212M
Grants Paid
$8.5M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$10.7M
Distribution Amount
$10M
Total: $106M
Total Grants
428
Total Giving
$24.3M
Average Grant
$57K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
215
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day OneTo bring a youth-centered substance use and mental health program to Lewiston | South Portland, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Senator George J Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute$675,000 to support the Promise Scholar Program; $3,000 2022 Fall Gala | Portland, ME | $678K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Southern Mainef/b/o Thrive2027; Portland ConnectED; ALICE database; general support | Portland, ME | $650K | 2022 |
| Maine Medical Centerf/b/o Invest in Tomorrow Campaign; Women's Health Center; Barbara Bush Children's Hospital | Portland, ME | $630K | 2022 |
| $0 |
| Richard W Petersen | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Dinsmore | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn O Gorman | Chairman & Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maggie Christie Keohan | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Hatfield | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha E Greene | Secretary & Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Preble Street$500,000 for the Food Security Hub, $5,000 for general operating support |
| Portland, ME |
| $505K |
| 2022 |
| Mercy Hospitalf/b/o workforce racial equity; Family-Centered Education Model; general support | Portland, ME | $380K | 2022 |
| Sunrise County Economic CouncilTo support for Family Futures Downeast | Machias, ME | $360K | 2022 |
| Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce Foundation$100,000 general operations; $200,000 Strengthen LA initiative | Lewiston, ME | $300K | 2022 |
| Pine Tree Legal Assistance$250,000 Medical-Legal Lead Hazard Partnership; $5,000 Nan Heald Fund | Portland, ME | $255K | 2022 |
| Yale University - School Of Public HealthYale's Elevate Policy Lab for benefit of Bangor Housing Authority | New Haven, CT | $224K | 2022 |
| Bangor Housing Development Corporation$175,000 Families Forward; $46,000 MOMS Partnership program | Bangor, ME | $221K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Southern Maine$213,000 afterschool and summer programs; $1,200 to support videography of summer program | Portland, ME | $214K | 2022 |
| Mainehealth$200,000 Supporting Families Growing Together Initiative; $5,000 Maine Behavioral Healthcare | Portland, ME | $205K | 2022 |
| Avesta Housing Development Corporationf/b/o Silver Hearth Fund; Maine Affordable Housing Coalition; asylum seeking families | Portland, ME | $203K | 2022 |
| Portland Housing Authority$134,000 Youth Stability and Asset Building; $64,000 programming for youth exiting foster care | Portland, ME | $198K | 2022 |
| Lewiston-Auburn Area Housing Development CorporationTo provide support for the Hillview YMCA Drop In and Family Engagement Program | Lewiston, ME | $156K | 2022 |
| Maine Cancer FoundationTo support the John T. Gorman Cancer Fund | Falmouth, ME | $150K | 2022 |
| Coastal Enterprises IncTo support the Lewiston-based Child Care Business Lab | Brunswick, ME | $150K | 2022 |
| Portland Adult EducationTo increase literacy for families who are low-level English Language Learners | Portland, ME | $140K | 2022 |
| University Of Maine School Of Law FoundationTo support the Juvenile Justice Reform Project | Portland, ME | $125K | 2022 |
| City Of LewistonTo provide additional staff support to the Assistant Director of Economic & Community Development | Lewiston, ME | $110K | 2022 |
| Tree Street YouthTo provide general operating support | Lewiston, ME | $100K | 2022 |
| South Portland Adult EducationTo provide English Language Learning classes to asylum-seeking resident families | South Portland, ME | $100K | 2022 |
| University Of Maine SystemTo support the financial education and asset building work of the CA$H Maine coalition | Orono, ME | $100K | 2022 |
| Maine Community Integration$26,400 Lewiston Youth Journalism Project; $71,000 for general operating support | Lewiston, ME | $97K | 2022 |
| Healthy Acadia$20,000 Downeast Gleaning Initiative; $75,000 Safe Harbor Recovery Home for Women and Children | Ellsworth, ME | $95K | 2022 |
| University System Of New HampshireTo support the Carsey School of Public Policy | Concord, NH | $90K | 2022 |
| ProsperitymeTo support the Womens Small Business Empowerment Project | Portland, ME | $85K | 2022 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy ProjectTo provide general operating support | Portland, ME | $75K | 2022 |
| Scarborough Police DepartmentIn support of Students Empowered to End Dependency's Voices of Hope program | Scarborough, ME | $50K | 2022 |
| Maine Children'S AllianceTo support the Maine Child Welfare Action Network | Augusta, ME | $50K | 2022 |
| Sexual Assault Response Services Of Southern MaineTo provide general operating support for SARSSM's Children's Advocacy Center of York County | Portland, ME | $50K | 2022 |
| Restorative Justice Institute Of MaineTo provide general operating support | Portland, ME | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Katahdin Woods And WatersTo provide general operating support | Portland, ME | $45K | 2022 |
| Thomas CollegeTo support the Leadership Learning Exchange for Equity program | Waterville, ME | $40K | 2022 |
| Maine Department Of LaborTo provide technical assistance to the Maine Department of Labor and the Maine State Workforce Board | Augusta, ME | $32K | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of America Of Northern New England$25,000 Community Coordinator position; $5,000 Cabin in the Woods program | Brunswick, ME | $30K | 2022 |
| Family Violence ProjectTo support the Emergency Stabilization Program | Augusta, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Community Health And Counseling ServicesMonitoring units and alarmed medication dispensers for Mainers with chronic health needs | Bangor, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Council For A Strong AmericaTo support CSA's work co-leading the Right From The Start Coalition | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Mabel Wadsworth Women'S Health CenterTo provide essential health care to low income Mainers to address their physical and mental health | Bangor, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Maine Association For The Education Of Young ChildrenTo support Maine AEYC's work co-leading the Right From The Start Coalition | Augusta, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Maine Immigrants Rights CoalitionTo provide culturally appropriate foods to asylum-seeker arrivals | Portland, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Maine Justice FoundationTo support the Campaign for Justice | Hallowell, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Mainegeneral Medical CenterTo support the basic needs of Addiction Medicine Practice's patients | Augusta, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Mainehealth Care At HomeTo provide telehealth equipment to homebound and ill older Mainers | Saco, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Mcd Global Healthhealth Lincoln CountyTo support the work of the Food Security Community Connector | Damariscotta, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Milestone RecoveryTo provide general operating support | Portland, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Penobscot Community Health CareTo support a program that covers critical items and services for patients of 17 health care organizations | Bangor, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Safe Families For Children AllianceTo provide program support for the Maine Chapter of Safe Families for Children | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
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