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Ancient Ones of Maine

Preselected recipients only Union, Maine · EIN 010487080

Ancient Ones of Maine is a private foundation in Union, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $1,450 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $1,312 the year before.

67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,3123$29,440
2024$1,4503$32,411

How to apply

Ancient Ones of Maine 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ancient Ones of Maine funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.

StateGrantsAmount
Maine3$1,450

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Lincoln County Historical Society
Wicasset, ME
Educ$800
Old Fort Western Historical Assn
Augusta, ME
Educ$550
Sportsman Alliance of Maine
Augusta, ME
Educ$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ancient Ones of Maine accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ancient Ones of Maine give?

$1,450 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $550.

Who runs Ancient Ones of Maine?

Its 2024 filing lists Debra Smith (Treasurer), Tina Breton (President), Krystle Bouck (Secretary) and John Anderson (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does Ancient Ones of Maine fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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