Forum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Forum Foundation is a private foundation in South Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $695,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $695,000 and the largest $695,000. 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$695,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$695,000
- Largest grant$695,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $640,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $680,046 | 1 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $640,000 | 1 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $695,000 | 1 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Forum 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Forum Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academia Forum | To fund educational and community development programs in rural cocle province | $695,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard J Berthy
- Kelly de Schaun
- Stacey Hong
- Sonia Brooks
- Janet F Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Forum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forum Foundation give?
$695,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $695,000.
Who runs Forum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard J Berthy (Chairman & Director), Kelly de Schaun (Vice Chair), Stacey Hong (Secretary & Treasurer) and Sonia Brooks (Assistant Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Forum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and international.