Rosamond Thaxter Foundation
Accepts applications
Rosamond Thaxter Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,200 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$96,200
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,985 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,373 | 27 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $87,985 | 31 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $96,200 | 32 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Currie H M Payson Co P O Box 31, Portland, ME 04112-0031 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 772-3761, eas@hmpayson.com |
| What to submit | See sample application form attached |
| Deadlines | No later than november 15 |
| Restrictions | TRUSTEES REQUESTED BY GRANTOR TO GIVE PRIMARY CONSIDERATION TO SECTION 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED OR PERFORM THEIR CHARITABLE ACTS WITHIN THE AREA SURROUNDING KITTERY,ME & PORTSMOUTH,NH |
What Rosamond Thaxter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 18 | $49,500 |
| Maine | 13 | $42,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains | General support | $7,500 |
| Mainspring | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Kittery Land Trust | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Footprints Food Pantry | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Fair Tide | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lovering Health Center | Medical care | $5,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Seacoast Community School | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Portsmouth Historical Society | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Gundalow Company | General purpose | $3,000 |
| The Dance Hall | General support | $3,000 |
| White Pine Programs | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Players Ring Theatre | General support | $3,000 |
| The Telling Room | General support | $3,000 |
| Arts in Reach | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Prescott Park Arts Festival | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Haven | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Ice Dance International | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Black Heritage Trail of NH | Promote african american | $2,500 |
| Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra | General support | $2,500 |
| Town of Kittery | Unrestricted grant | $2,200 |
| Strawberry Banke Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Starr Island Corporation | Religion and education | $2,000 |
| Portsmouth Music Hall | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Center for Wildlife | General support | $2,000 |
| Shoals Marine Laboratory | General support | $2,000 |
| Portsmouth Anthenaeum | General purpose | $1,500 |
| First Congregational Church of Kittery Point | Religious purposes | $1,500 |
| Animal Welfare Society | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Portsmouth Pro Musica | General support | $1,500 |
| Kittery Art Association | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Yoga in Action | Promote health and wellness | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Paly
- Joan Rice
- HM Payson Co
- Beverly A Daniel
- John Rice
Questions people ask
Does Rosamond Thaxter Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No later than november 15.
How much does Rosamond Thaxter Foundation give?
$96,200 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Rosamond Thaxter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melissa Paly (Trustee), Joan Rice (Trustee), HM Payson Co (Trustee) and Beverly A Daniel (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rosamond Thaxter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.