Does Margaret Chase Smith Foundation accept unsolicited grant proposals?

Margaret Chase Smith Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only based on IRS 990-PF Part XV disclosures.

What is the average Margaret Chase Smith Foundation grant size?

The average Margaret Chase Smith Foundation grant size is approximately $4,154, based on the funder's most recent IRS 990-PF filing.

Where is Margaret Chase Smith Foundation located?

Margaret Chase Smith Foundation is registered at Portland, ME per its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing.

Who is the contact person for Margaret Chase Smith Foundation grant inquiries?

The contact person on file with the IRS is Ada E Leeke Research Fellowship. Always verify current contact details with the foundation directly before applying.

Margaret Chase Smith Foundation

EIN 010388680 Private Foundation

Portland, ME 04104 |(207) 775-7271

Total Given 2020–2024

$378K

80 grants · $76K avg/year

based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file

<$100K/yr

micro funder

capacity

$2K

typical micro grants · $500–$10K

grant size

27%

balanced · 8/30 multi-year

repeat

$16.6M

Assets (2024)

Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No. Preselected Only

Contact Person Ada E Leeke Research Fellowship

Phone (207) 775-7271

Visit funder website

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table

Year	Total Giving	Total Assets	Revenue	Grants
2020	$76K	$13.8M	$132K	22
2021	$75K	$16.1M	$150K	18
2022	$77K	$13.1M	$-558K	14
2023	$75K	$14.6M	$716K	13
2024	$76K	$16.6M	$1.1M	13

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 80 grants on record

Minimum

$100

25th Pctl

$500

Median

$2K

Average

$5K

75th Pctl

$10K

Maximum

$10K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Charles L. Cragin Esq 5+ yrs

President Leadership

Douglas M. Henry 5+ yrs

Vice President Leadership

Michael J. Quinlan 5+ yrs

Treasurer/Secretary Leadership

Paula D. Silsby 5+ yrs

Director

Joseph Hanslip 5+ yrs

Director

Claude Berube

Director

John M. Bernier 5+ yrs

Director

Davida D. Barter 5+ yrs

Director

Grants Awarded (80 total)

			Purpose
US Military Academy	West Point, NY	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2020
US Naval Academy	Annapolis, MD	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2020
University of Maine -- Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center	Orono, ME	$10,000	Education - Maine Policy Review	2020
University of Maine -- Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center	Orono, ME	$10,000	Education - Maine Policy Review	2020
US Military Academy	West Point, NY	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2020
US Naval Academy	Annapolis, MD	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2020
US Naval Academy Foundation	Annapolis, MD	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2021
West Point Association of Graduates	West Point, NY	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2021
University of Maine -- Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center	Orono, ME	$10,000	Education - Maine Policy Review	2021
University of Maine -- Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center	Orono, ME	$10,000	Education - Maine Policy Review	2021
West Point Association of Graduates	West Point, NY	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2021
US Naval Academy Foundation	Annapolis, MD	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2021
US Naval Academy Foundation	Annapolis, MD	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2023
University of Maine -- Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center	Orono, ME	$10,000	Education - Maine Policy Review	2023
West Point Association of Graduates	West Point, NY	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2023
US Naval Academy Foundation	Annapolis, MD	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2023
University of Maine -- Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center	Orono, ME	$10,000	Education - Maine Policy Review	2023
West Point Association of Graduates	West Point, NY	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2023
US Naval Academy Foundation	Annapolis, MD	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2024
University of Maine -- Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center	Orono, ME	$10,000	Education - Maine Policy Review	2024
West Point Association of Graduates	West Point, NY	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2024
US Naval Academy Foundation	Annapolis, MD	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2024
University of Maine -- Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center	Orono, ME	$10,000	Education - Maine Policy Review	2024
West Point Association of Graduates	West Point, NY	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2024
US Naval Academy Foundation	Annapolis, MD	$10,000	Education - Leadership and ethics for women in military service	2022

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