Elsie & William Viles Foundation
Accepts applications
Elsie & William Viles Foundation is a private foundation in Augusta, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $860,100 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $159,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$860,100
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$159,800
- Assets$21.2 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $813,274 the year before.
65% 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 | $813,274 | 30 | $20.3 million |
| 2024 | $860,100 | 46 | $21.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patricia A West Elsie and William Viles Foundation, PO Box 319, Augusta, ME 04332-0319 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 622-1124, info@elsieandwilliamvilesfoundation.org |
| What to submit | The application form, submission materials, and other application information can be found online at: https://www.elsieandwilliamvilesfoundation.org/Application/ To request funding, applicants should be prepared to submit a cover letter, proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and a proposal for the project or purpose which requires funding. Applicants may also be requested to provide budgets and reports regarding the use of any received funding. |
| Deadlines | Applications open April and are due by May. Recipients are notified in July. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation only provides funding for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes as are permitted to organizations exempt from federal income tax and described in section 501(c)(3) of the code, including without limitation, projects and organizations that: Preserve open spaces and conservation of forest lands; care for and protect animals; support children and education; and promote and preserve Maine History and culture. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Elsie & William Viles Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 45 | $855,100 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | General operating support | $159,800 |
| MaineGeneral Health | General operating support | $159,800 |
| Maine State Museum | General operating support | $79,900 |
| South Parish Congregational Church | General operating support | $79,900 |
| Viles Arboretum | General operating support | $79,900 |
| Cony High School | Scholarship support | $64,977 |
| Augusta Food Bank | Weekend KidsPack Program | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges | 16 Scholarships at Kennebec Valley CC | $24,000 |
| City of Augusta | Payment in lieu of taxes | $20,200 |
| Kennebec Land Trust | Accessible trail/parking area | $15,000 |
| Children's Center Early Intervention and Family Support | Playground maintenance and enhancements | $10,000 |
| Hubbard Free Library | Update and expand children's sections | $8,500 |
| Augusta Boys and Girls Club | Supplies for teens to build 30 computers | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail | Engineering assessment | $7,500 |
| Winthrop Food Pantry | Add items to and sustain KidsPak Program | $7,500 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance Inc | Establish new conservation area | $6,000 |
| Camp Susan Curtis | Seven camp scholarships for Kennebec county youth | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley | Support food program for 3 sites | $5,000 |
| Chebeague Island Historical Society | Building improvements | $5,000 |
| Coastal Kids Preschool | Backpack explorers project | $5,000 |
| Friends of Baxter State Park | Support 2 youth programs | $5,000 |
| Gardiner Library Association | Fix parking lot issues caused by water flow | $5,000 |
| Kennebec Historical Society | Support for public programs | $5,000 |
| Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited | Remove Buckfield dam | $5,000 |
| Rooted in Trees | Combat emerald ash bore | $5,000 |
| Anchor ME Harbor | Build restroom, renovate, and create management space | $4,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation | Produce interpretive signs for 30 sites | $4,000 |
| Neighbors Driving Neighbors | Recruit, on-board, train ED and new drivers | $4,000 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | Operating funds for dog rescue, rehab, and adoption | $4,000 |
| Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Inc | Resurface fishing platforms and bridges | $4,000 |
| Winthrop Public Library Foundation | Summer children's Program | $4,000 |
| Hallowell Food Bank | Thanksgiving baskets to 70 individuals | $3,200 |
| Augusta Symphony Orchestra | Support continued program growth | $3,000 |
| Quoddy Tides Foundation (dba Tides Institute) | Establish park at meeting house | $3,000 |
| Volunteers of America (fbo Northern New England) | Funds for food pantry, project supplies, community meals | $3,000 |
| Maine Boys to Men | Reducing sexism and violence | $2,500 |
| YMCA State of Maine | Camp scholarship support | $2,500 |
| Eastern Area Agency on Aging | Purchase pet food for Furry friends program | $2,000 |
| Lincoln County Historical Association | Install UV shades to protect collections /interior | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul R Abbey
- William N Lund
- Warren E Winslow Jr
- Charles W Hays
- Sharon Murray
- Patricia A West
- Daniel E Wathen
- Mark L Johnston
Questions people ask
Does Elsie & William Viles Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications open April and are due by May. Recipients are notified in July..
How much does Elsie & William Viles Foundation give?
$860,100 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Elsie & William Viles Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul R Abbey (Director), William N Lund (Director), Warren E Winslow Jr (Director) and Charles W Hays (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Elsie & William Viles Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and environment and conservation.