Maine Bee Wellness
Accepts applications
Maine Bee Wellness is a private foundation in Sullivan, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,458 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $4,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,458
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$4,600
- Assets$35,069
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $16,900 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 | $10,116 | 5 | $0 |
| 2024 | $16,900 | 6 | $38,928 |
| 2025 | $15,458 | 5 | $35,069 |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew Dewey PO Box 58, Jonesboro, ME 04648 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 483-5010 |
| What to submit | There is no formal application. A letter to the organization detailing the request is required. |
| Deadlines | There are no formal deadlines. Grant request are limited to the annual budget amount. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions other than it qualifies under the organization's mission. Qualified grants are limited to the annual budget for distributions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Maine Bee Wellness funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5 | $15,458 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine State Beekeepers Association | Charitable | $4,600 |
| University of Maine | Education | $4,000 |
| Bangor School Department | Beekeeping club startup grant | $4,000 |
| Merry Spring Nature Center | Charitable | $1,608 |
| Eagle Hill Institute | Beekeeping seminar sponsorship | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Dewey
- Susan Dewey
- Jason Peters
Questions people ask
Does Maine Bee Wellness accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no formal deadlines. Grant request are limited to the annual budget amount.
How much does Maine Bee Wellness give?
$15,458 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Maine Bee Wellness?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Dewey (Executive Di), Susan Dewey (Director) and Jason Peters (Director).
What does Maine Bee Wellness fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.