Ellis-Beauregard Foundation
Accepts applications
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation is a private foundation in Rockland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,200 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$197,200
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $206,200 the year before.
50% 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 | $241,300 | 33 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $206,200 | 13 | $20.4 million |
| 2025 | $197,200 | 12 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donna McNeil Executive Director 11 Foundation Place, Rockland, ME 04841 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 594-5825 |
| What to submit | Must be submitted electronically through sumittable. |
| Deadlines | Residency march & april, fellowship november, composer september, dance june |
| Restrictions | 18 years or older and not attending a school or university |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ellis-Beauregard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5 | $41,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Choreographeraward | $50,000 |
| Individual | Artistfellowship honorarium | $40,000 |
| Individual | Composeraward | $25,000 |
| Individual | Choreographeraward | $20,000 |
| Individual | Artistfellowshiphonorarium | $10,000 |
| Cmca | Artistfellowshipaward | $10,000 |
| Individual | Artistproject grant | $10,000 |
| Antonio Rocha Inc | Artist project grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Artistprojectgrant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Artist projectgrant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Millay house residentstipend | $1,200 |
| Individual | Choreographerstipend | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Golden
- Ryan Adams
- Wren Manly
- Michael Mansfield
- Cig Harvey
- Elise McCave
- Donna M McNeil
Questions people ask
Does Ellis-Beauregard Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Residency march & april, fellowship november, composer september, dance june.
How much does Ellis-Beauregard Foundation give?
$197,200 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ellis-Beauregard Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Golden (President), Ryan Adams (Vice Pres), Wren Manly (Secretary) and Michael Mansfield (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ellis-Beauregard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.