Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation
Accepts applications
Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation in South Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $267,348 in 95 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $128,023. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$267,348
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$128,023
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $178,844 the year before.
61% 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 | $157,427 | 71 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $178,844 | 94 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $267,348 | 95 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Atlantic Federal Credit Union Found 600 Sable Oaks Suite 100, South Portland, ME 04106 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 834-0432, cmcgorrill@atlanticfcu.com |
| What to submit | Applications for grants and scholarships should be submitted through atlantic federal credit union website: https://www.atlanticfcu.com/about/community.html https://www.atlanticfcu.com/about/scholarships.html |
| Restrictions | Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,500 or $1,000 scholarships. 1. A member of atlantic federal credit union and graduating high school senior in androscoggin, cumberland, sagadahoc or york county. 2. A primary account member with an open account at atlantic federal credit union. 3. Will be enrolled in an undergraduate program at chosen college or vocational school with a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester for fall 2024. 4. Submit a completed application with a 350 to 400 word essay; a resume that detail community involvement, extra curricular activities and demonstrates leadership abilities; a high school transcript and a reference letter from a teacher, counselor, mentor or employer. |
What Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 85 | $242,948 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $19,400 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger | General support | $128,023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine | General support | $20,500 |
| York County Community Action Corp | General support | $15,500 |
| Wayside Food Programs | General support | $10,500 |
| Maine Needs | General support | $10,000 |
| Boston University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| JMG | General support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Maine | General support | $5,000 |
| Lesley University | General support | $5,000 |
| New Ventures Maine | General support | $5,000 |
| Wheaton College | General support | $5,000 |
| Winterkids | General support | $3,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Emerson College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Toronto-Fbo Luke Cheseldine | General support | $2,500 |
| Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team | General support | $2,000 |
| Sexual Assault Support Services | General support | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Maine | General support | $1,600 |
| Northeastern University | General support | $1,500 |
| Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | General support | $1,500 |
| York County Soil & Water Conservation District | General support | $1,500 |
| Bath Area Family YMCA | General support | $1,250 |
| Aid for Saco Kids | General support | $1,000 |
| An Angel's Wing Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for A Green Future DBA Growing to Give | Gr | $1,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | General support | $1,000 |
| Maine Children Cancer Program | General support | $1,000 |
| My Breast Cancer Support | General support | $1,000 |
| Pine Tree Society | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Connecticut | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Maine | General support | $1,000 |
| Score | General support | $600 |
| Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland | General support | $500 |
| Animal Welfare Society Inc | General support | $500 |
| Biddeford High School | General support | $500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bathbruns | General support | $500 |
| Brunswick Community Education Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Camp Kita the Kita Center | General support | $500 |
| Elder Abuse Institute of Maine | General support | $500 |
| Furniture Friends | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher McGorrill
- Howard Dupee
- Rachel Newman
- Donna Hodgdon
- Kim Anania
- Kate Vickery
Questions people ask
Does Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation give?
$267,348 in tax year 2025, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher McGorrill (President), Howard Dupee (Treasurer), Rachel Newman (Secretary) and Donna Hodgdon (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and youth programs.