Higher Education Assistance Foundation
Accepts applications
Higher Education Assistance Foundation is a private foundation in Westbrook, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$249,254
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14,400 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10,000 | 10 | $266,207 |
| 2023 | $14,400 | 12 | $256,431 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 7 | $249,254 |
How to apply
| Contact | Liza M Wells 2 Thomas Drive, Westbrook, ME 04092 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 791-8400 |
| What to submit | The Recipients of the scholarships are determined by the individual college involved. Application guidelines are determined by the individual colleges criteria. |
| Deadlines | March 31st |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be Maine high school graduates who are enrolled in a business-related program at a Maine college or university. |
What Higher Education Assistance Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 7 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of New England | Scholarship Foundation Payment | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Kiely
- Daniel Walsh
- Lawrence L Barker
- Jim Roche
- Stephen deCastro
- Anthony Disotto
- Glenn Hutchinson
- Mark Jones
- Alexander Meagher
- Tony McKim
- Curt Paterson
- Timothy Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Higher Education Assistance Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31st.
How much does Higher Education Assistance Foundation give?
$14,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Higher Education Assistance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Neil Kiely (Chair), Daniel Walsh (Vice Chairman), Lawrence L Barker (Immediate Past Chair/Director) and Jim Roche (President) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Higher Education Assistance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.