Narragansett Number One Foundation
Accepts applications
Narragansett Number One Foundation is a private foundation in Bar Mills, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $385,453 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $7,220 and the largest $36,841. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$385,453
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$7,220
- Largest grant$36,841
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was down from $411,755 the year before.
61% of its 2024 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 | $411,755 | 46 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $385,453 | 49 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patricia Wales PO Box 779, Bar Mills, ME 04004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 929-8111 |
| What to submit | Written application is required |
| Deadlines | Applications are due between november 1 and april 1 of each year. |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes the majority of its grants to public charities in the town of buxton, Maine and surrounding areas. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Narragansett Number One Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 47 | $365,453 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Buxton | Provide funds for summer reading pro | $36,841 |
| Welcome to Housing Home Goods Bank | Contribute to general operating supp | $20,000 |
| Caring Unlimited Corp | Provide general operating support to | $15,000 |
| Peace Ridge Farm | Provide general operating expenses | $15,000 |
| The First Baptist Church in Westbro | Fund program that provides free meal | $12,000 |
| Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation | Provide funds for program that suppo | $10,000 |
| Buxton Hollis Historical Society | Fund the abatement of lead paint fro | $10,000 |
| Elder Abuse Institute of Maine | Provide funds for elder abuse and aw | $10,000 |
| Friends of Baxter State Park | Support youth development in nature | $10,000 |
| Hospice Help Foundation | Fund program to supports low income | $10,000 |
| Knox County Homeless Coalition DBA | General operating support to organiz | $10,000 |
| Lake Stewards of Maine | Provide general operating support to | $10,000 |
| Preble Street | Provide funds for emergency shelters | $10,000 |
| The Family Restored | General operating support for organi | $10,000 |
| Town of Hollis | Fund events at the town's annual com | $10,000 |
| York Hospital | Contribute to the cost of new equipm | $10,000 |
| Youth Full Maine | General operating support for progra | $10,000 |
| Trinity Jubilee Center Inc | Fund general operating support for d | $9,000 |
| Kids Free to Grow | Support program that offers educatio | $8,840 |
| Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary | Funds to help care for rescue animal | $7,500 |
| In-A-Pinch Non-Food Pantry | Fund the purchase of pantry items an | $7,500 |
| North Atlantic Arts | Provide support to a program that pr | $7,500 |
| Saco River Theatre | General operating support for perfor | $7,500 |
| Williston Immanuel United Church | Provide support to street fund that | $7,500 |
| St Joseph's College | 1) support program that brings older | $7,220 |
| RT 11 Streakers Snowmobile Club | Purchase new equipment to help with | $6,000 |
| Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Cen | Support program that celebrates and | $5,000 |
| Eastern Area Agency on Aging | Fund program that provides pet food | $5,000 |
| Families First Community Center | Fund transitional housing project | $5,000 |
| Friendship House | Provide funds for general operating | $5,000 |
| Heart of Maine Resource Center | Provide general operating support to | $5,000 |
| Maine Paws for Veterans Inc | Support psychiatric service dog trai | $5,000 |
| Maine Wildlife Rehabilitation | Provide general operating support to | $5,000 |
| Maine Wood Banks | Funds to establish a wood bank that | $5,000 |
| Marine Mammals of Maine | Fund the operations of rehab facilit | $5,000 |
| Peregrine Corp | Fund program that supports individua | $5,000 |
| Safe Voices | Support program that offers shelter | $5,000 |
| The Ark | Provide general operating support to | $5,000 |
| The Bangor Humane Society | Fund low income spay/neuter program | $5,000 |
| VET2VET Maine | Fund program that connects vets with | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia M Wales
- Angela H Desruisseaux
- David Desruisseaux
- Pamela H Haines
- Thomas Charles Holding
- Eric P Wales
- Wendy York Wales
- Reid Desruisseaux
- Libby Anne Desruisseaux
- Elizabeth Wales
Questions people ask
Does Narragansett Number One Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are due between november 1 and april 1 of each year.
How much does Narragansett Number One Foundation give?
$385,453 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $7,220.
Who runs Narragansett Number One Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia M Wales (President, D), Angela H Desruisseaux (Sec./Treas./), David Desruisseaux (Director) and Pamela H Haines (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Narragansett Number One Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, arts and culture and human services.