Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bar Harbor, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$90,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$933,005
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 5 | $908,237 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 6 | $921,000 |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 8 | $933,005 |
How to apply
Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation 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.
What Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 8 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caring for Kids | Chartible support | $25,000 |
| Bristol Area Library | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| CLC YMCA | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| House in the Woods | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Rutherford Library Association | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Veggies to Table | Charitable support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tiffany Poole Lott
- First National Bank
- Emily C Poole
Questions people ask
Does Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tiffany Poole Lott (Trustee), First National Bank (Trustee) and Emily C Poole (Trustee).
What does Carl S Poole Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.