Lillian M Baker Trust Portland Trust
Accepts applications
Lillian M Baker Trust Portland Trust is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$942,637
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $55,400 the year before.
40% 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 | $35,000 | 6 | $825,983 |
| 2024 | $55,400 | 7 | $880,559 |
| 2025 | $43,000 | 10 | $942,637 |
How to apply
| Contact | Portland Trust Co 2 Monument Square, Suite 703, Porland, ME 04101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 558-6220 |
| What to submit | Include all pertinent information in writing c/o rodney cote - portland trust company |
| Deadlines | April 15th |
| Restrictions | Scholarships & charitable organizations to benefit residents of Maine |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lillian M Baker Trust Portland Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 7 | $34,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Rockland District Nursing Assoc | Charitable | $6,000 |
| St Joseph's College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Endicott College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of New England | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| SMCC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Post University | Purpose | $3,000 |
| Husson University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Dean College | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Portland Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Lillian M Baker Trust Portland Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15th.
How much does Lillian M Baker Trust Portland Trust give?
$43,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Lillian M Baker Trust Portland Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Portland Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Lillian M Baker Trust Portland Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.