Fore River Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fore River Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 91 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $128,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$128,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 95 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 87 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 91 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Fore River 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 Fore River Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 48 | $635,139 |
| California | 9 | $273,000 |
| New York | 6 | $267,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $221,000 |
| Florida | 13 | $103,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $55,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust for Public Lands | Unrestricted | $128,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Earthjustice | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Inter | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Maine Family Planning | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Unrestricted | $77,000 |
| Land and Garden Preserve | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Unrestricted | $61,000 |
| University of Maine | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| News Literacy Project | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Guttmacher Institute | Unrestricted | $43,000 |
| Constitutional Accountability Center | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| St Timothy's School | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| ACLU of Maine Foundatiom | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Benton Falls Church | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bar Harbor Historical Society | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| She Should Run | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| St Mark's School | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Holton-Arms School | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Reversing Falls Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hobe Sound Early Learning Center | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Banner Lake Club | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alfred Parish Church | Unrestricted | $12,513 |
| Freeport Community Services | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Demos A Network for Ideas and Action | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| First in Family Jackson Hole | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| East Blue Hill Village Improvement Assoc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Grow Smart Maine | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Loxa-Lucie Headwaters DBA Conservation Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nature Bridge | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter W Quesada
- T Ricardo Quesada
- Strand O Quesada
- Dennis C Keeler
- Anthony C Quesada
- Emily P Quesada
- Charlotte R Quesada
- Kate Davis Baxter
- Eliza Wright Baxter
Questions people ask
Does Fore River Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fore River Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fore River Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter W Quesada (VP/Treasurer), T Ricardo Quesada (Pres/Dir), Strand O Quesada (V.P./Dir) and Dennis C Keeler (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Fore River Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.