Elmina B Sewall Foundation
Annual Giving
$14.4M+7% YoY
Grants
296
Median Grant
$31K
Organizations Funded
357
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Foundation Overview
Mission
To support a culture of equity and interconnected well-being for people, animals, and the environment in Maine. The foundation seeks to create a healthier and more equitable Maine, where all people, animals, and environment thrive. The foundation builds relationships based on trust that span diverse groups of people and places across the state and connect organizations with the resources they need.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
2022 grants included Legacy grants totaling $540,000 over three years to 11 organizations; Animal Welfare Society received three-year grant totaling $120,000; Preble Street received $130,000 including $90,000 capital grant for new food security hub in South Portland. Available 2025 funding for Lewiston-Auburn: $1,710,000.
How to Apply
Organizations may submit one application per calendar year through online grant system. Multi-year grant recipients must wait until current grant ends. Rapid Response Fund uses two-step process starting with email inquiry to rapidresponse@sewallfoundation.org. Applications accepted only during specific periods for each program. Must create online account first.
Does Not Fund
Does not fund private for-profit enterprises, cooperatives, individuals, or operating endowments. Organizations limited to one application per calendar year. 501(c)(4) organizations require additional considerations. Additional materials cannot be sent to augment applications.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$14.4M
Grants
296
Median
$31K
States
14
$13.4M
Grants
286
Median
$30K
States
17
$12.8M
Grants
295
Median
$25K
States
14
Grant Size Distribution
$31K
Typical Grant (Median)
$150
Smallest
$17K
25th Pctile
$57K
75th Pctile
$580K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $17K and $57K.
Largest Recent Grants
$580K
2024
Sunrise County Economic Council
ME · General Operating Support
$267K
2024
Maine Environmental Education Association
ME · General Operating Support
$261K
2024
United Somali Women of Maine
ME · General Operating Support
$260K
2024
Maine Audubon
ME · General Operating Support
$225K
2024
New Learning Journey
VT · General Operating Support
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.