John T Gorman Foundation
Annual Giving
$7.5M-11% YoY
Grants
154
Median Grant
$20K
Organizations Funded
217
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Make Maine a more equitable place where all children and families can thrive by advancing ideas and opportunities that improve the lives of people in Maine, particularly those experiencing poverty
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Direct Services Grant Program: $1.2M to 77 nonprofits (2025), $1.5M to 90 grantees (2022). Foundation-initiated grants for two-generation approaches preventing ACEs. The Bell podcast ($15K audience). Focus on food insecurity, housing instability, transportation, health needs
How to Apply
Two funding approaches: 1) Foundation-Initiated Grants (invitation-only for two-generation ACEs prevention), 2) Direct Services Grant Program (specific deadlines). Unsolicited ideas welcomed at info@jtgfoundation.org with brief description.
Does Not Fund
General operating grants limited to organizations whose sole mission serves Maine residents experiencing poverty
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$7.5M
Grants
154
Median
$20K
States
8
$8.5M
Grants
161
Median
$25K
States
6
$8.7M
Grants
148
Median
$20K
States
8
Grant Size Distribution
$20K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$12K
25th Pctile
$40K
75th Pctile
$345K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $12K and $40K.
Largest Recent Grants
$345K
2024
Lewiston Public Schools
ME · Academic and social-emotional support programs
$316K
2024
Boys and Girls Club of Bangor
ME · Moving Families Forward; behavioral health support
$310K
2024
MaineHealth
ME · Child and family health and support services; health care development
$297K
2024
Bangor Housing Development Corporation
ME · Moving Families Forward; youth academic and career exporation; community events
$275K
2024
The Root Cellar
ME · Expanding physical space; provide general 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.