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Rosamond Thaxter Foundation is a private trust based in PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. The principal officer is George S Payson Et Al Ttees. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $936K. Total assets have grown from $928K in 2011 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Hampshire and Maine. According to available records, Rosamond Thaxter Foundation has made 80 grants totaling $188K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $56K in 2020 to $81K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maine and New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 31 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.
Rosamond Thaxter Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 80 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, NH, MA.
Rosamond Thaxter Foundation has distributed a total of $188K across 80 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
The application deadline is NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 15. TRUSTEES REQUESTED BY GRANTOR TO GIVE PRIMARY CONSIDERATION TO SECTION 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED OR PERFORM THEIR CHARITABLE ACTS WITHIN THE AREA SURROUNDING KITTERY,ME & PORTSMOUTH,NH.
Rosamond Thaxter Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Paly | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Beverly A Daniel | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Joan Rice | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Hm Payson Co | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$109K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$81K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$49K
Distribution Amount
$86K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
80
Total Giving
$188K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MainspringGENERAL PURPOSES | Kittery, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Fair TideGENERAL PURPOSE | Kittery, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Green And WhiteGENERAL PURPOSE | Bedford, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Kittery Land TrustGENERAL PURPOSE | Kittery, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Footprints Food PantryGENERAL PURPOSE | Kittery, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| White Pine ProgramsGENERAL PURPOSE | York, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| 3 ArtspaceGENERAL PURPOSES | Portsmouth, NH | $4K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Wentworth Coolidge MansionGENERAL PURPOSES | Portsmouth, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| North ChurchSUPPORT CHURCH | Portsmouth, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Gundalow CompanyGENERAL PURPOSE | Portsmouth, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Portsmouth Historical SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Portsmouth, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Black Heritage Trail Of NhPROMOTE AFRICAN AMERICAN | Portsmouth, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Ecology SchoolGENERAL PURPOSES | Saco, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Sweetser Childrens ServicesGENERAL PURPOSE | Saco, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Arts In ReachGENERAL PURPOSE | Portsmouth, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Starr Island CorporationRELIGION AND EDUCATION | Portsmouth, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Town Of KitteryUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Kittery, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Ice Dance InternationalGENERAL PURPOSES | Kittery, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| HavenGENERAL PURPOSE | Portsmouth, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| Animal Welfare SocietyGENERAL PURPOSES | West Kennebunk, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| GoodworkGENERAL PURPOSES | Portsmouth, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| Seacoast Community SchoolGENERAL PURPOSES | Portsmouth, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| The Dance HallGENERAL SUPPORT | Kittery, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Portsmouth AnthenaeumGENERAL PURPOSE | Portsmouth, NH | $1K | 2023 |
| Old York Historical SocietyGENERAL | York, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Yoga In ActionPROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Portsmouth, NH | $1K | 2023 |
| Cross Road HouseGENERAL PURPOSE | Portsmouth, NH | $3K | 2022 |
| Prescott Park Arts FestivalGENERAL PURPOSE | Portsmouth, NH | $3K | 2022 |
| Lovering Health CenterMEDICAL CARE | Greenland, NH | $3K | 2022 |
| York HospitalGENERAL PURPOSE | York, ME | $2K | 2022 |
| Kittery Art AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | Kittery, ME | $2K | 2022 |
| First Congregational Church Of KitteryRELIGIOUS PURPOSES | Kittery Point, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| Seacoast PathwaysSERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH | Portsmouth, NH | $1K | 2022 |
| Kittery Historical & Naval MuseumGENERAL PURPOSES | Kittery, ME | $500 | 2022 |
| Rice Public Library CorporationGENERAL PURPOSES | Kittery, ME | $5K | 2020 |