MES Foundation
Accepts applications
MES Foundation is a private foundation in Alfred, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$210,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$4.8 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $208,750 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $208,750 | 42 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 45 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | MES Foundation PO Box 1296, Alfred, ME 04002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 791-3600, info@mesfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Scholarship applications can be submitted online from 1/1 - 4/1 at www.mesfoundation.org. At a minimum, applicants must submit transcripts, SAT scores, FAFSA, essay and letter of recommendation. |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be a Maine resident entering their first year of post secondary education. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What MES Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 45 | $216,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristie Hurlburt
- Christopher Bell
- Guy Langevin
- Todd Cesca
- Scott Albert
- Donald Reynolds
- Timothy Sabo
- Darren Hurlburt
Questions people ask
Does MES Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1.
How much does MES Foundation give?
$210,000 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs MES Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristie Hurlburt (President/Executive Director), Christopher Bell (Director), Guy Langevin (Director) and Todd Cesca (Director/Chair) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does MES Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.