The Anonimo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Anonimo Foundation is a private foundation in Damariscotta, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $675,850 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$675,850
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$18.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $620,000 the year before.
5% 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 | $620,000 | 38 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $620,000 | 35 | $16.5 million |
| 2025 | $675,850 | 37 | $18.1 million |
How to apply
The Anonimo 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.
What The Anonimo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 35 | $646,750 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $16,600 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Arts | Operations support | $60,000 |
| Ashwood Waldorf School | Operations support | $50,000 |
| Rsu #13 | Operations support | $43,600 |
| Heartwood Regional Theater Company | Operations support | $40,500 |
| Skidompha Library Associaiton | Operations support | $40,000 |
| Maine Inside Out | Operations support | $33,100 |
| Daponte String Quartet Foundation | Operations support | $32,500 |
| Midcoast Music Academy | Operations support | $25,000 |
| Belfast Flying Shoes | Operations support | $24,800 |
| Friends of Rockland Public Library | Operations support | $20,000 |
| A Company of Girls | Operations support | $17,500 |
| Great Salt Bay CSD | Operations support | $17,000 |
| Bay Chamber Concerts | Operations support | $16,600 |
| Spindleworks | Operations support | $16,600 |
| 317 Main St Community Music Center | Operations support | $16,600 |
| American Furniture Masters | Operations support | $16,600 |
| Eastport Arts Center | Operations support | $16,000 |
| Salt Bay Chamberfest | Operations supportsupport | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Strand Theatre | Operations support | $15,000 |
| Artvan | Operations support | $15,000 |
| Pihcintu | Operations support | $15,000 |
| The Telling Room | Operations support | $14,000 |
| Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts | Operations support | $13,800 |
| Maine Traditional Music Assoc | Operations support | $13,800 |
| Bearnstow | Operations support | $12,500 |
| Merrymeeting Arts Center | Operations support | $12,000 |
| Island Readers and Writers | Operations support | $12,000 |
| 240 Strings | Operations support | $10,000 |
| Farnsworth Museum | Operations support | $8,750 |
| Monhegan Artists's Residency | Operations support | $7,500 |
| Station Maine | Operations support | $7,000 |
| Seacoast Youth & Community Orchestra | Operations support | $5,500 |
| Maine Alliance for Arts Education | Operations support | $5,500 |
| Tapestry Singers | Operatinos support | $2,800 |
| Friends of the Thomaston Public Library | Operations support | $2,000 |
| Belfast Free Library | Operations support | $1,500 |
| Bowdoinham Public Library | Operations support | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen F Golden
- Ned Steinberger
- Samantha Butler
- Diantha C Robinson
- Maeve O'Regan
Questions people ask
Does The Anonimo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Anonimo Foundation give?
$675,850 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Anonimo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen F Golden (Chair), Ned Steinberger (Director), Samantha Butler (Director) and Diantha C Robinson (Executive Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Anonimo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.