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Onion Foundation is a private corporation based in WAYNE, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Frederick Onion. It holds total assets of $63.6M. Annual income is reported at $20.4M. Total assets have grown from $7.9M in 2014 to $63.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maine. According to available records, Onion Foundation has made 738 grants totaling $9.4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $3.4M in 2020 to $6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $115K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 339 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 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
$1K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$81K
Based on 246 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.
Onion Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 738 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, NH, MA.
Onion Foundation has distributed a total of $9.4M across 738 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $115K.
For information about applying for grants from Onion Foundation, visit their official website. Many private foundations accept unsolicited proposals or have specific application windows.
Onion Foundation is headquartered in WAYNE, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Onion | Co-Director | $0 | $19K | $19K |
| Frederick Onion | Co-Director | $0 | $19K | $19K |
| Zoe Onion | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$63.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$63.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
738
Total Giving
$9.4M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
339
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Family FoundationMaine GearShare | Cape Elizabeth, ME | $30K | 2022 |
| Maine InitiativesOutdoor Equity Fund | Portland, ME | $50K | 2022 |
| Maine Association Of NonprofitsCultural Alliance of Maine | Portland, ME | $50K | 2022 |
| Maine GearsharePersonnel costs connected with its provision of free gear to enable young people to participate safely in outdoor expeditions | Portland, ME | $40K | 2022 |
| Southern Maine Conservation CollaborativeLand Trust Intermediary | Portland, ME | $40K | 2022 |
| Maine Environmental Education AssociationOutdoor Learning Minigrant Program | Brunswick, ME | $35K | 2022 |
| Maine Community Foundation IncMaine Climate Leadership Fund - Rural Capacity Building Initiative | Ellsworth, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Wabanaki Public Health And WellnessTraditional Outdoor Skills | Bangor, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Portland Parks ConservancyPortland Youth Corps | Portland, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| New Learning JourneyGeneral Operations | Fayston, VT | $20K | 2022 |
| The Telling RoomGeneral Operations | Portland, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Portland Museum Of ArtLearning and Community Collaboration | Portland, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Umaine 4-H CentersGeneral Operations | Bryant Pond, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Portland StagePortland Stage K-12 Education Programs | Portland, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Maine Mathematics And Science AllianceConnecting Best Practices in Math and Science with Environmental Learning Projects | Augusta, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Waterville CreatesGeneral Operations | Waterville, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| President And Trustees Of Bates CollegeSupport for Bates Dance Festival | Lewiston, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Auburn-Lewiston MaineOutdoor Education Kiosk and Interpretative Signs | Auburn, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Maine Academy Of Modern MusicGeneral Operations | Portland, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Portland Symphony OrchestraPSO Education Programs | Portland, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Teens To TrailsGeneral Operations | Brunswick, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Schoodic Arts For AllGeneral Operations | Winter Harbor, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Center For An Ecology Based EconomyGeneral Operations | Norway, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Midcoast ConservancyNature-Based Program Manager at Hidden Valley Nature Center | Edgecomb, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Portland OvationsOvations Offstage (O2) | Portland, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubMaine Woods Community Youth and Environment Program | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| Maine Tree FoundationForest-based Education in Maine | Augusta, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Palaver StringsGeneral Operations | Portland, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Maine Conservation AllianceGeneral Operations | Augusta, ME | $20K | 2022 |