Red Empress Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Red Empress Foundation is a private foundation in Bar Harbor, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $538,288 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $538,288 and the largest $538,288. 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$538,288
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$538,288
- Largest grant$538,288
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $432,020 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 | $386,620 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $432,020 | 1 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $538,288 | 1 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Red Empress 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1 | $538,288 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See | Various | $538,288 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayle Nosal
- Maryanne Mattson
Questions people ask
Does Red Empress Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Red Empress Foundation give?
$538,288 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $538,288.
Who runs Red Empress Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gayle Nosal (President) and Maryanne Mattson (Exec Dir).