Margaret W Soule Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Margaret W Soule Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $142,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $9,600 and the largest $16,000. 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$142,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$9,600
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $133,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $126,000 | 13 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $133,000 | 13 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $142,000 | 13 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Margaret W Soule Charitable Trust 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 W Soule Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 11 | $129,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preble Street | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Dempsey Center | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland | General | $16,000 |
| Wayfinder Schools | Education | $16,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General purpose | $10,500 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine | General purpose | $9,600 |
| Maine Preservation | General purpose | $9,600 |
| Riding to the Top | General purpose | $9,600 |
| Waynflete School | General purpose | $9,600 |
| United Recovery Fund | General purpose | $9,600 |
| Middlebury College | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Olympia Snowe Womens Leadership Institute | Education | $6,500 |
| Smith College - the Smith Fund | General | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- HM Payson Co
Questions people ask
Does Margaret W Soule Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret W Soule Charitable Trust give?
$142,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $9,600.
Who runs Margaret W Soule Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists HM Payson Co (Trustee).
What does Margaret W Soule Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.