Margaret Chase Smith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margaret Chase Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,157 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,950 and the largest $3,500. 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$7,157
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$1,950
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$17.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $34,530 the year before.
100% 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 | $34,154 | 7 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $34,530 | 7 | $16.6 million |
| 2025 | $7,157 | 3 | $17.9 million |
How to apply
Margaret Chase Smith 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.
What Margaret Chase Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 2 | $3,657 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Donation in Memory of John Bernier. | $3,500 |
| Individual | $1,950 | |
| School Trip Fund and Teacher Worksh | Education Fund - School Trips to Library and Teacher Workshops | $1,707 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles L Cragin Esq
- Douglas M Henry
- Michael J Quinlan
- Davida D Barter
- Claude Berube
- Joseph Hanslip
- Paula D Silsby
- John M Bernier
Questions people ask
Does Margaret Chase Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret Chase Smith Foundation give?
$7,157 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,950.
Who runs Margaret Chase Smith Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles L Cragin Esq (President), Douglas M Henry (Vice President), Michael J Quinlan (Treasurer/Secretary) and Davida D Barter (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Margaret Chase Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.