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Margaret Chase Smith Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1984. The principal officer is Merton Henry Esq. It holds total assets of $16.6M. Annual income is reported at $4.8M. Total assets have grown from $10.3M in 2011 to $14.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. Margaret Chase Smith Library - The Library opened in 1982 and encompasses the archival and library collections, memorabilia and residence of Senator Margaret Chase Smith. The Library has a three fold mission of serving as an archive, as a museum and as an educational and public policy center. It is recognized as one of the premier Congressional libraries in the United States. Since the founding of the Library, the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation has provided financial support of the Library via funding to Northwood University. In 2011, the Foundation purchased the Library's collections and real estate from Northwood University and now directly operates the Library through an operating contract with the University of Maine. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and Maryland. According to available records, Margaret Chase Smith Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $107K, with a median grant of $765. The foundation has distributed between $34K and $37K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maine and Maryland and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$350
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Margaret Chase Smith Library - The Library opened in 1982 and encompasses the archival and library collections, memorabilia and residence of Senator Margaret Chase Smith. The Library has a three fold mission of serving as an archive, as a museum and as an educational and public policy center. It is recognized as one of the premier Congressional libraries in the United States. Since the founding of the Library, the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation has provided financial support of the Library via funding to Northwood University. In 2011, the Foundation purchased the Library's collections and real estate from Northwood University and now directly operates the Library through an operating contract with the University of Maine.
Expenses: $384K
Margaret Chase Smith Library - The Library opened in 1982 and encompasses the archival and library collections, memorabilia and residence of Senator Margaret Chase Smith. The Library has a three fold mission of serving as an archive, as a museum and as an educational and public policy center. It is recognized as one of the premier Congressional libraries in the United States. Since the founding of the Library, the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation has provided financial support of the Library via funding to Northwood University. In 2011, the Foundation purchased the Library's collections and real estate from Northwood University and now directly operates the Library through an operating contract with the University of Maine. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, MD, NY.
Margaret Chase Smith Foundation has distributed a total of $107K across 31 grants. The median grant size is $765, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K.
Margaret Chase Smith Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Margaret Chase Smith Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Hanslip | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles L Cragin Esq | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paula D Silsby | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John M Bernier | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Davida D Barter | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J Quinlan | Treasurer/Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Douglas M Henry | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$605K
Total Assets
$14.6M
Fair Market Value
$14.6M
Net Worth
$14.6M
Grants Paid
$34K
Contributions
$13K
Net Investment Income
$610K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $12.3M
Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$107K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$765
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Us Naval Academy FoundationEducation - Leadership and ethics for women in military service | Annapolis, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of Maine -- Margaret Chase Smith Policy CenterEducation - Maine Policy Review | Orono, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| West Point Association Of GraduatesEducation - Leadership and ethics for women in military service | West Point, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Essay ContestEducation - Provided 8 essay contest winners with amounts ranging from $50 to $1000. | Skowhegan, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| School Trip Fund And Teacher WorkshEducation Fund - School Trips to Library and Teacher Workshops | Skowhegan, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Ada E Leeke Research FellowshipEducation - Ada E. Leeke -Shaw Lecture Speakers | Skowhegan, ME | $500 | 2023 |
| Christa BuiNational History Day Teacher of the Year Award | Skowhegan, ME | $500 | 2023 |
| Crystal PolkNational History Day Teacher of the Year Award | Skowhegan, ME | $500 | 2022 |
| Wendy MorrillNational History Day Teacher of the Year Award | Skowhegan, ME | $500 | 2022 |
| Us Naval AcademyEducation - Leadership and ethics for women in military service | Annapolis, MD | $10K | 2020 |
| Us Military AcademyEducation - Leadership and ethics for women in military service | West Point, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| National History Day IncTo cover 49 student program registration fees | College Park, MD | $2K | 2020 |
| Linda AndrewsNational History Day Teacher of the Year Award | Skowhegan, ME | $500 | 2020 |
| Kathi KearneyNational History Day Teacher of the Year Award | Skowhegan, ME | $500 | 2020 |
| Amy RobinsonMaine Bicentennial Award | Skowhegan, ME | $350 | 2020 |
| Lisa GilbertMaine Bicentennial Award | Skowhegan, ME | $350 | 2020 |
| Liam RiordanSpeaker honorarium | Skowhegan, ME | $250 | 2020 |
| Madison High SchoolEducation - Support jobs for Maine grad project. | Madison, ME | $250 | 2020 |
| School Field Trip AssistanceEducation - Provided 18 Maine schools with financial assistance to visit the Margaret Chase Smith Library | Skowhegan, ME | $184 | 2020 |
| Cindy RobinsonMaine Bicentennial Award | Skowhegan, ME | $100 | 2020 |
| Logan TourtilloteMaine Bicentennial Award | Skowhegan, ME | $100 | 2020 |
| Lily PierceMaine Bicentennial Award | Skowhegan, ME | $100 | 2020 |