Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $13,625 and the largest $600,173. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$13,625
- Largest grant$600,173
- Assets$81.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
55% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 48 | $72.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 41 | $81.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bill Joan Alfond Family Foundation Two Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 828-7999 |
| What to submit | Applicants should submit their requests as follows: (1) a brief (1-3 page) letter describing the project, drive or campaign. This should include a statement of need, number of people benefited, geographic area served, total fund raising goal, strategy and amount requested from the foundation, (2) capital campaigns and special projects should also include a budget, (3) organizations should enclose a copy of their 501(c)(3) determination letter, (4) other supporting material. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The foundation contributes to organizations in the field of higher education. The foundation also contributes to worthy charities within its principal area of geographic interest. When considering major grants, the foundation normally requires that the grantee raise matching funds from other organizations and individuals. |
What Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 36 | $2.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colby College | Undesignated lifetime commitment (dare northward campaign) | $600,173 |
| Kennebec Valley Community Action Program | Skowhegan public school early childhood education wing | $500,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Mass eye & ear hearing labs capital improvements | $500,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | Donor advised funds with disqualified person advisory privileges | $398,225 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Headache medicine, research, and treatment | $395,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Donor advised funds with disqualified person advisory privileges | $248,038 |
| Childrens Discovery Museum | Capital campaign membership challenge | $200,000 |
| 10th Mountain Ski Club | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Maine School Administrative District #46 | New facility for building trades program | $93,750 |
| Thomas College | Varsity e-sports program expansion | $60,346 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Foundation | Electrical lineworker truck | $50,000 |
| Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | Dirigo labs business accelerator & mentor program | $31,600 |
| Eastport Port Authority | Coach passenger bus refurbishment | $25,697 |
| Friends of Quarry Road | Mini-alpine campaign | $25,000 |
| Jobs for Maine's Graduates Inc | Specialized financial literacy curriculum | $25,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Foundation | 2024 kvcc gala - emergent need fund | $25,000 |
| Ciee Inc | 2024 jmg global navigator high school study abroad scholarship | $18,662 |
| Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Town of Dexter | Bring back the beach capital campaign | $15,000 |
| The Windowdressers Inc | Capacity building | $15,000 |
| Maine School Administrative District #46 | Dexter career and technical education summer camp | $13,625 |
| University of Maine Foundation | Marching band | $10,303 |
| Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | Economic development in oakland, me | $10,000 |
| Thomas College | Bill and joan alfond scholars graduate program | $10,000 |
| Town of Corinna | Net climbing structure for brad davis memorial playground | $8,500 |
| United States Biathlon Association Inc | Athlete health and safety audit | $7,500 |
| Governor's Academy | Annual senior trip | $7,000 |
| Maine School Administrative District #46 | Learn to ski program | $6,000 |
| Educare Central Maine | 5k for kids 2024 fundraising event | $5,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alfond Youth and Community Center | Computer club | $2,700 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Frank e. Spizuoco memorial scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| Educare Central Maine | Educare central maine high school scholarships | $2,000 |
| Maine Grain Alliance | Field planting at kennebec valley community college | $2,000 |
| Jobs for Maine's Graduates Inc | Global navigator support | $1,800 |
| Beth Israel Congregation | Community support | $1,000 |
| Carrabassett Valley Academy | Kate webber punderson endowed fund | $1,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Dexter | Bill and joan alfond family citizenship awards | $1,000 |
| Town of Winslow | Early reader books and museum admission passes | $1,000 |
| Waterville Creates | 2024 maine international film festival | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Alfond
- Gregory Powell See General Explantn
- William Alfond
- Kenden Alfond
- Justin Alfond
- Reis Alfond
- Elizabeth Menard See Genrl Explantn
Questions people ask
Does Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $13,625.
Who runs Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joan Alfond (Vice President, Director), Gregory Powell See General Explantn (Treasurer), William Alfond (President, Director) and Kenden Alfond (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.