Lunder Foundation
Accepts applications
Lunder Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $24.4 million in 153 grants; the typical grant was $2,016 and the largest $4.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24.4 million
- Number of grants153
- Typical grant$2,016
- Largest grant$4.8 million
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21.8 million the year before.
25% 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 | $18.6 million | 162 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $21.8 million | 148 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $24.4 million | 153 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Lunder Foundation Co Kenilworth Two Monument Square Suite 530, Portland, ME 04101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 775-7676 |
| What to submit | 1. A brief (1-3 page) letter describing the project, drive or campaign. This should include a statement of need, number of people benefited, geographic area served, total fund raising goal, and amount requested from the foundation. 2. Capital campaigns and special projects should also include a budget. 3. Organizations should enclose a copy of their 501(c)(3) determination letter. 4. Other supporting materials. |
| Restrictions | The foundation contributes to organizations in the fields of higher education, the arts and health care. The foundation also contributes to worthy charities within its principal area of geographic interest of Maine and Massachusetts. When considering major grants, the foundation normally requires that the grantee raise matching funds from other organizations and individuals in order to qualify for the grant. |
What Lunder Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 | $12.1 million |
| Maine | 85 | $10.8 million |
| Florida | 15 | $982,975 |
| New York | 12 | $291,883 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $104,779 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $49,667 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $7,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,100 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Learning initiative | $4.8 million |
| Northeastern Universityroux Institute | Annual fund | $3.1 million |
| Colby College | Endowment fund | $2.4 million |
| Hebrew Seniorlife | Project support | $1.3 million |
| Maine Public Broadcasting | Programming fund | $1.0 million |
| Lesley University | Annual fund | $1.0 million |
| Colby College Museum of Art | Art purchase fund | $800,313 |
| Dana-Farber | Chair/ll research | $754,244 |
| Colby College | Alumni fund lunder scholars | $727,500 |
| Colby College | Ccma lunder collection fund | $714,285 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife | Project support | $702,000 |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Lunder scholarship fund 2024 | $607,135 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Pledge | $601,809 |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Lunder scholarship fund 2025 | $600,000 |
| Thomas College | Scholarship fund | $577,187 |
| Colby College Museum of Art | Art purchase fund | $550,449 |
| Colby College | Colby arts building | $452,316 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife | Leland nursing endowment | $400,000 |
| Cox Science Center | Annual fund | $336,666 |
| University of New England | Financial aid | $336,566 |
| Beth Israel Congregation | Rabbi endowment fund | $332,602 |
| Colby College | Ccma liaa annual funding support | $224,066 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Conservation fund | $220,533 |
| Thomas College | Golf tournament match | $174,468 |
| Colby College Museum of Art | Tate britain "whistler's finish" | $156,205 |
| Portland Symphony Orchestra | 2025 pledge | $141,208 |
| Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine | Annual fund | $131,873 |
| Colby College Museum of Art | Art purchase fund | $102,035 |
| Strive | Annual fund | $101,269 |
| Smithsonian American Art Museum | Virginia mecklenberg | $101,079 |
| Colby College Museum of Art | Art purchase fund | $100,078 |
| Boston College | Annual fund | $63,562 |
| Challenger Leanring Center - Bangor | Annual fund | $51,040 |
| Colby College Museum of Art | Art purchase fund | $50,247 |
| Jackson Laboratory | Project support | $50,150 |
| Colby College Museum of Art | Art purchase fund | $50,088 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Annual fund iho barbara haskell | $50,000 |
| Couse Foundation | Art museum | $49,667 |
| Two Ten Footwear Foundation | Annual fund | $42,822 |
| Bangor YMCA - Camp Jordan | Project support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Lunder
- Paula Lunder
- John B Emory
- Kevin M Gillis
- Steven W Lunder
- Alan E Lunder
- Marc F Lunder
- Marjorie J Lunder
Questions people ask
Does Lunder Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lunder Foundation give?
$24.4 million in tax year 2025, across 153 grants, with a typical grant of $2,016.
Who runs Lunder Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Lunder (Treasurer & Director), Paula Lunder (Chair & Director), John B Emory (Director) and Kevin M Gillis (President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Lunder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.