Hannaford Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Hannaford Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $350,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
59% 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 | $947,432 | 20 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 20 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 17 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tammy Hansen PO Box 1000, Portland, ME 04104 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 885-2223, hannafordcharitablefoundation@hannaford.com |
| What to submit | Organizations interest in applying for funding may access the application at the following web address: https://hannaford.com/pages/hannaford-charitable-foundation Completed applications should be submitted to the address and contact listed above. Applicants should be prepared to provide the following materials with their proposals: a statement of the amount requested and the grant's purpose; a narrative of the proposal, including its goals, social impact, need, budget, and sustainability; a description of the organization seeking funding, including a brief history of its operations and funding; copies of the applicant's operating budget, 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter, and the most recent Form 990; verification of the application's current exempt status; and a letter of agreement between the applicant and any collaborating organization on the proposal (if applicable). |
| Deadlines | The Foundation considers applications as they are received. |
| Restrictions | To apply to the Hannaford Charitable Foundation, your program or organization must: have an active and responsible board of trustees; exhibit ethical publicity methods and solicitation of funds; provide for an appropriate audit to reveal income and disbursements in reasonable detail; demonstrate long-term financial viability; and be a qualified tax-exempt organization. The Foundation will prioritize proposals that focus on food, education, and/or health related causes. The Foundation generally does not support individuals, political organizations, fraternal or religious institutions, or private foundations. Grants are not intended to fund operating budgets, scholarships, or public schools. |
What Hannaford Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 7 | $810,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $210,000 |
| New York | 4 | $165,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $125,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $120,100 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southern Maine (AKA United Way of Greater Portland) | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Northeastern University | The Roux Institute | $125,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | General Operating Support | $120,100 |
| Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Dempsey Centers for Quality Cancer Care | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| HFM Prevention Council | Creative Connections Clubhouse | $70,000 |
| Bangor Region YMCA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| In Our Own Voices | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Fork Food Lab | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| YMCA Community Center of Rome New York (aka YMCA Tri-Valley) | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Glens Falls Area Youth Center | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Bennington Early Childhood Center | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| North Berwick Food Pantry | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Libby
- Andrea Nickerson
- Peter Forester
- Nicole Lewis
- Todd Bullen
- Tammy Hansen
Questions people ask
Does Hannaford Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The Foundation considers applications as they are received..
How much does Hannaford Charitable Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Hannaford Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Libby (Director), Andrea Nickerson (Director), Peter Forester (President) and Nicole Lewis (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hannaford Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.