The Borman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Borman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oakland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $420,000 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $39,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$420,000
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$39,500
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $390,000 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $470,996 | 44 | $9.8 million |
| 2023 | $390,000 | 45 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $420,000 | 46 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
The Borman Family 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 Borman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 26 | $140,500 |
| Colorado | 8 | $60,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $54,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $39,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $31,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $18,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $16,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Melanoma Research Foundation | $14,500 research support; $25,000 team science award | $39,500 |
| Darien Nature Center | Animal Room capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's' Association | Preventative research | $25,000 |
| Friends of Yogi Inc | Greatest Catch campaign | $25,000 |
| Project ALS | Research | $25,000 |
| Earlham College | f/b/o Moore Museum | $18,000 |
| Darien EMS Post 53 Inc | Mega Code Kelly simulator | $15,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | $4,000 culinary program; $10,000 baseball/softball endowments | $14,000 |
| Alfond Youth Center | Camp Tracey capital campaign | $12,000 |
| Mercy Hospital Foundation | Oncology library for patients | $12,000 |
| St Anthony Health Foundation & Flight for Life | Training equipment/rescue equipment | $12,000 |
| North Pond Association | General funding | $11,500 |
| Colby College | $5,000 Colby cares about Kids program; $6,000 athletic program | $11,000 |
| Central Maine Collaborative | Economic development | $10,000 |
| Grand Strand Miracle League | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Town of Darien Firefighters Foundation | Contribution towards hazmat trailer | $9,500 |
| Delores River Boating Advocates | Summer camp river program | $8,000 |
| Friends of Wehr Nature Center | Kids in the Park program | $8,000 |
| GOALS Youth River Expeditions | Office equipment upgrade | $8,000 |
| San Juan Mountains Association | Nature studies programming and materials | $8,000 |
| Western Kenosha County Tennis Association | Summer tennis program materials | $8,000 |
| Lifeflight of Maine | Emergency services | $7,000 |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Children's Miracle Network (NICU) | $7,000 |
| Town of Oakland | $5,000 land improvement and development; $2,000 rescue equipment | $7,000 |
| The Somerset County Park Foundation | Biodiversity tanks | $6,000 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance | Education programming, conservation corp | $5,000 |
| Bangor Region YMCA | Breast cancer survivors support | $5,000 |
| dZi Foundation | Nepalese after school program | $5,000 |
| Educare Central Maine | Outreach programming | $5,000 |
| Good Will Home Association (dba Good-Will-Hinckley) | Contributions toward study | $5,000 |
| Herring Gut Coastal Science Center | Educational programming | $5,000 |
| Maine Public (dba Maine Public Broadcasting Network) | Studio capital campaign | $5,000 |
| The Juniper School | Durango Schools of Choice; STEM library | $5,000 |
| Waterville Opera House | Communications technology | $5,000 |
| Maine Academy of Natural Sciences | Education alternative | $4,000 |
| Maine Alzheimer's Association | Support training | $4,000 |
| St George Historical Society | Marshall Point Lighthouse, shoreline restoration | $4,000 |
| Waterville Housing Authority | Programming and supplies | $4,000 |
| Waterville Area Food Kitchen | Food kitchen | $3,000 |
| Mountain Studies Institute | Program supplies | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Borman
- Matthew Borman
- Robert Borman Jr
- Megan Proctor
- Kate Borman
- Barbara Metzdorff
- Donald Borman
Questions people ask
Does The Borman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Borman Family Foundation give?
$420,000 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Borman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam Borman (Associate Director), Matthew Borman (Associate Director), Robert Borman Jr (Associate Director) and Megan Proctor (Associate Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Borman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and environment and conservation.