Harold Alfond Foundation
Accepts applications
Harold Alfond Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $103 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $28.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$103 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$28.0 million
- Assets$1.6 billion
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $76.9 million the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76.9 million | 50 | $1.5 billion |
| 2024 | $103 million | 45 | $1.6 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Refer to Grant Guidelines at Wwwhar Dexter Enterprises LLC Two Monument, Square, Portland, ME 04101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 828-7999 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Refer to grant guidelines at www.haroldalfondfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harold Alfond Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 38 | $89.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $13.5 million |
| Florida | 1 | $65,000 |
| New York | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine Foundation | University of maine athletics master facilities plan | $28.0 million |
| Mainegeneral Health | Harold alfond center for cancer care expansion | $14.5 million |
| Northeastern University | The harold alfond scholars initiative at the roux institute | $12.0 million |
| University of Maine System | Revitalize graduate & professional center & engineering, computing, & info science | $7.0 million |
| Alfond Scholarship Foundation | My alfond grant scholarships 2024 | $5.6 million |
| University of New England | The institute for interprofessional education & practice at une | $4.5 million |
| Maine Community College System | The center for the advancement of maines workforce: building a more prosperous maine | $4.5 million |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | Bigelow innovation and education wing | $3.9 million |
| Thomas College | Catalyzing growth in central maine and beyond | $3.0 million |
| The Jackson Laboratory | Maine cancer genomics initiative 2.0 | $2.5 million |
| Focusmaine | Focusmaine phase 3 implementation (years 7-9) | $2.3 million |
| Colby College | Art center and hotel | $2.0 million |
| Alfond Youth & Community Center | Camp tracy improvements and expansion | $2.0 million |
| Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance | Stem workforce ready maine 2030 | $2.0 million |
| Jobs for Maine's Graduates Inc | A proposal to scale, strengthen and sustain jmgs college success program | $1.9 million |
| Waterville Creates | Operating support | $1.6 million |
| Alfond Scholarship Foundation | My alfond grant operations 2024 | $1.5 million |
| National Trust for Local News | Preservation of community and local news in maine | $1.5 million |
| 7 Lakes Alliance | Conserving land and waters of the belgrade lakes | $500,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation | Alfond fund | $500,000 |
| Alfond Youth & Community Center | Development sustainability at the alfond youth & community center | $350,000 |
| Alfond Youth & Community Center | Strategic long term capital and development sustainability at the alfond youth center | $318,450 |
| Educare Central Maine | Harold alfond scholarships continuity of care | $250,000 |
| Beth Israel Congregation | Foundation and the future campaign | $109,639 |
| Waterville Historical Society | Waterville center for local history and culture | $102,500 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Foundation | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| National Trust for Local News | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| University of Maine System | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Colby College | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Belgrade Regional Health Center | General facilities support | $15,000 |
| Focusmaine | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Maine Childrens Home for Little Wanderers | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Waterville Creates | Waterville opera house season sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Susan L Curtis Foundation | Camp susan curtis youth development program | $14,700 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| The Center for Grieving Children | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Full Plates Full Potential | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The International Institute of New England | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Pioneer Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore B Alfond
- William L Alfond
- Gregory W Powell - See Statement 18
- Peter H Lunder
- Steven P Akin
- Theresa M Stone
- Barry Mills
- Katharine Alfond
- Justin Alfond
- Michael E Dubyak
- Jennifer Seeman
Questions people ask
Does Harold Alfond Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Refer to grant guidelines at www.haroldalfondfoundation.org.
How much does Harold Alfond Foundation give?
$103 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Harold Alfond Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Theodore B Alfond (Trustee), William L Alfond (Trustee), Gregory W Powell - See Statement 18 (Trustee) and Peter H Lunder (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Harold Alfond Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.