John T Gorman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John T Gorman Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.5 million in 154 grants; the typical grant was $20,250 and the largest $345,000. 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$7.5 million
- Number of grants154
- Typical grant$20,250
- Largest grant$345,000
- Assets$224 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.5 million the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8.5 million | 161 | $214 million |
| 2024 | $7.5 million | 154 | $224 million |
How to apply
John T Gorman 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 John T Gorman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 143 | $6.7 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $275,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $177,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $159,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $63,600 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $22,724 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Public Schools | Academic and social-emotional support programs | $345,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Bangor | Moving Families Forward; behavioral health support | $316,000 |
| MaineHealth | Child and family health and support services; health care development | $310,000 |
| Bangor Housing Development Corporation | Moving Families Forward; youth academic and career exporation; community events | $297,000 |
| The Root Cellar | Expanding physical space; provide general support | $275,000 |
| Mercy Hospital | McAuley Residences; general support; professional development | $263,000 |
| Maine Cancer Foundation | To support the John T. Gorman Cancer Fund; transportation costs | $250,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | To support the implementation of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System in Maine | $240,000 |
| Sanford Public Schools | Empowering Families, Elevating Early Learners initiative | $235,000 |
| Trekkers Inc | To support the MidCoast Community Collaborative | $215,000 |
| Educate Maine | Teacher development; academic services research; youth support | $196,000 |
| Healthy Acadia | Family substance use assistance; food access and food justice | $165,000 |
| University System of New Hampshire | Research and evaluation activities for Foundation funded grants and initiatives | $159,000 |
| Coastal Enterprises Inc | Child Care Business Lab; child care worker program | $150,000 |
| United Way of Southern Maine | ALICE education campaign; Maine Early Childhood Funders | $145,000 |
| Jobs for the Future Inc | To expand and strengthen support for student parents and their families | $135,000 |
| Maine Community Integration | Early intervention services; 2Gen conference | $128,000 |
| Auburn School Department | To pilot trauma-informed programming to bolster outcomes for students at Franklin School | $125,000 |
| Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services | Circles of Care program; general support; immigrant services; data research | $117,500 |
| Maine Children's Alliance | To support the Maine Child Welfare Action Network | $115,000 |
| Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine Inc | To bolster the resources available to rural families in Maine | $100,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Aspen Institute's Ascend Network's two-generation initiatives | $100,000 |
| Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence | To provide general operating support | $100,000 |
| Prosperity ME | To support an affordable multifamily rental housing development and to prevent homelessness | $100,000 |
| Sunrise Opportunities | General operating support for Community Caring Collaborative | $100,000 |
| Sunrise County Economic Council | Expand and strengthen support for student parents and their families | $90,000 |
| Community Concepts | Maine Resiliency Center, mental health support, generation and family approaches | $85,000 |
| Franklin County Children's Task Force | To student parents and their families using a Two-Generation approach | $85,000 |
| Maine Childrens Home For Little Wanderers | To expand and strengthen support for student parents and their families | $85,000 |
| Healthy Neighborhoods | To support Healthy Neighborhood's community engagement efforts | $75,000 |
| Yale University - School of Public Health | Yale's Elevate Policy Lab | $63,600 |
| Cross Cultural Community Services | $50,000 for immigrant populations; $500 to connect attendees to social service agencies/supports. | $50,500 |
| In Her Presence | To provide general operating support | $50,000 |
| Maine Equal Justice | To support efforts to reduce child poverty and increase economic security for families with children | $50,000 |
| Raise-Op Housing Cooperative | To provide general operating support | $50,000 |
| Westbrook Housing | To provide support for a campaign on housing that builds support for affordable housing for all Maine people | $50,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Community Action Program | Transportation, child health, safety resources, and basic needs; family generations | $40,000 |
| Preble Street | To provide general operating support | $40,000 |
| Youth and Family Outreach | To support childcare access for families residing at Frances Warde in Portland | $40,000 |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Industry Exploration Training for Moving Families Forward program | $38,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicole Witherbee ex officio
- Michael Bevilacqua
- Anne Dinsmore
- Maggie Christie Keohan
- Richard W Petersen
- Rebecca Hatfield
- John Sullivan
- Shawn O Gorman
- Martha E Greene
Questions people ask
Does John T Gorman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John T Gorman Foundation give?
$7.5 million in tax year 2024, across 154 grants, with a typical grant of $20,250.
Who runs John T Gorman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicole Witherbee ex officio (President, CEO, & Director), Michael Bevilacqua (CFO/Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer), Anne Dinsmore (Director) and Maggie Christie Keohan (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does John T Gorman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.