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Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc. is a private trust based in KENNEBUNK, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is Gordon C Ayer. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have decreased from $4.6M in 2010 to $1.9M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maine. According to available records, Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc. has made 245 grants totaling $4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $889K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.8M distributed across 124 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $79K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 116 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maine and Massachusetts and California.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$79K
Based on 57 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 245 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, MA, CA.
Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $4M across 245 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $79K.
Limited to charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes described in section 170(c) of the internal revenue code.
Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc. is headquartered in KENNEBUNK, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon C Ayer | PRESIDENT | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Susan Ayer | VICE PRESIDENT | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Carolyn B May | TREASURER | $18K | $0 | $18K |
Total Giving
$1.5M
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$4.1M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$1.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$465K
Distribution Amount
$225K
Total: $1.1M
Total Grants
245
Total Giving
$4M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
116
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebunk Heritage Housing TrustGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kennebunkport, ME | $60K | 2023 |
| York County Shelter ProgramsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Alfred, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| The Foundation For Maine'S Community CollegesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | South Portland, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity York CountyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kennebunk, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Saint Joseph'S CollegeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Standish, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| My Place Teen CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Westbrook, ME | $35K | 2023 |
| Sanford Springvale YmcaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sanford, ME | $35K | 2023 |
| The New SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kennebunk, ME | $30K | 2023 |
| Cs3GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kennebunk, ME | $30K | 2023 |
| Documentary Educational ResourcesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Watertown, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| EngineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Biddeford, ME | $30K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Southern MaineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $30K | 2023 |
| Good Shepard Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Auburn, ME | $30K | 2023 |
| Gulf Of Maine ResearchGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $30K | 2023 |
| Kennebunk Free LibraryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kennebunk, ME | $30K | 2023 |
| St Georges Child Care CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | York Harbor, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers And Sisters Of Southern MaineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Westbrook, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| The Ecology SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Saco, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Community DentalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| River Tree ArtsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kennebunk, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Caring UnlimitedGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sanford, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| LearningworksGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| School Around UsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Arundel, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Indigo Arts AllianceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Goodwill Industries Of Northern New EnglandGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Gorham, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Saco River TheatreGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bar Mills, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Of Southern MaineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Maine Boys To MenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Falmouth, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Preble StreetGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Spirit Series MaineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Yarmouth, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Apex Youth ConnectionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Biddeford, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| SpurwinkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Nasson Center Redevelopment IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Springvale, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| The Landing SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Arundel, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| The Telling RoomGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| White Pine ProgramGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | York, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Hopeful LinksGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Hardy Girls Healthy WomenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Waterville, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Ferry Beach Retreat And Conference CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Saco, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Avesta HousingGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Grahamtastic ConnectionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Springvale, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Maine Association Of NonprofitsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Center For Grieving ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Youth Full MaineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Biddeford, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Heart Of BiddefordGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Biddeford, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of MaineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $12K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of MaineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | South Portland, ME | $12K | 2023 |
| Opera MaineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Tear Cap WorkshopsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hiram, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Kids First CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Scarborough, ME | $10K | 2023 |