Abbagadassett Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Abbagadassett Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bowdoinham, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $80,125 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$80,125
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $744,863 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $607,689 | 9 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $744,863 | 10 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 16 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
Abbagadassett Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Abbagadassett Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 14 | $971,494 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine College of Art Design | To Support Organization | $100,000 |
| Blind Industries Services of Maryla | To Support Organization | $100,000 |
| Spurwink Services | To Support Organization | $99,991 |
| University of Southern Maine Founda | To Support Organization | $99,743 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Network | To Support Organization | $99,348 |
| Maine Maritime Museum | To Support Organization | $90,820 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless | To Support Organization | $86,000 |
| Individual | To Support Organization | $80,250 |
| Environmental and Energy Study Inst | To Support Organization | $80,000 |
| Restorative Justice Project | To Support Organization | $78,582 |
| Maine Historical Society | To Support Organization | $57,145 |
| Laudholm Trust | To Support Organization | $54,500 |
| Kennebec Estuary Land Trust | To Support Organization | $44,554 |
| Pejepscot History Center | To Support Organization | $36,553 |
| Individual | To Support Organization | $24,000 |
| YMCA Camps of Maine | To Support Organization | $20,008 |
Officers and trustees
- Denham Ward
- Hannah Ward
Questions people ask
Does Abbagadassett Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abbagadassett Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $80,125.
Who runs Abbagadassett Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Denham Ward (President) and Hannah Ward (Director).
What does Abbagadassett Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.