Dorothy G & Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy G & Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Damariscotta, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,350 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,100 and the largest $28,000. 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$87,350
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,100
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,500 the year before.
58% 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 | $79,451 | 5 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $79,500 | 10 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $87,350 | 12 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Dorothy G & Stanley E Worden 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 Dorothy G & Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 10 | $76,350 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Home | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Wiscasset Community Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| East-West | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Eldercared Network Lincoln County | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Healthy Kids | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Damariscotta Baptist Church | Unrestricted | $3,200 |
| Almost Home Rescue | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Damariscotta Fire Dept | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Byre Clan 4H | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Juniper Wildlife Refuge | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dean Snell Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert B Gregory
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy G & Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy G & Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation give?
$87,350 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,100.
Who runs Dorothy G & Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert B Gregory (Trustee).
What does Dorothy G & Stanley E Worden Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and health.