Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Blue Hill, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $236,583 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$236,583
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $164,883 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $146,900 | 33 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $164,883 | 31 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $236,583 | 33 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc 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.
What Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 22 | $213,583 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $3,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill Community Development | General Use | $100,000 |
| George Stevens Academy | General Use | $35,000 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | General Use | $25,000 |
| The Rising Tide Media | General Use | $15,000 |
| Ukraine Trust Chain | General Use | $12,500 |
| FoodDrop L3C | ExercisedExpenditureResponsibility | $10,000 |
| Mandela Panama | General Use | $10,000 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | General Use | $5,000 |
| Bagaduce River Equine Rescue | General Use | $5,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General Use | $3,333 |
| MDI Biological Laboratory | General Use | $2,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General Use | $1,000 |
| Noble and Greenough School | General Use | $1,000 |
| Blue Hill Public Library | General Use | $1,000 |
| Tree of Life | General Use | $1,000 |
| The Land Institute | General Use | $1,000 |
| Blue Hill Northern Light Hospital | General Use | $1,000 |
| Sedgwick Brooklin Historical Society | General Use | $1,000 |
| Sustainable Harvest International | General Use | $500 |
| Harvard University | General Use | $500 |
| Partners for World Health | General Use | $500 |
| Families First Community Center | General Use | $500 |
| Foundation for Neurologic Diseases | General Use | $500 |
| Great Pond Conservation Trust | General Use | $500 |
| Syrian American Medical Society | General Use | $500 |
| AFEDJ - AHKLI Arab Hospital | General Use | $500 |
| Nichols Day Camp | General Use | $500 |
| Beacon Academy | General Use | $500 |
| MIT Energy Initiative Seed Fund Program | General Use | $500 |
| The Good Life Center | General Use | $500 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | General Use | $250 |
| Schoodic Institute | General Use | $250 |
| Woodlawn Museum Gardens & Park | General USe | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence B Flood
- Mary Tyler Knowles
- Nathaniel V Henshaw
Questions people ask
Does Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc give?
$236,583 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurence B Flood (President), Mary Tyler Knowles (Director) and Nathaniel V Henshaw (Director).
What does Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and arts and culture.