The Eunice Frye Home Foundation
Accepts applications
The Eunice Frye Home Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $183,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$183,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $154,000 the year before.
28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $154,000 | 25 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $183,500 | 25 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Eunice Frye Foundation PO Box 31, Portland, ME 04112-0031 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 772-3761 |
| What to submit, restrictions | See Website: http://www.megrants.org/eunicefryeapplication.cfm |
| Deadlines | Annually between April 1st and May 31st |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Eunice Frye Home Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 25 | $183,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preble Street Recource Center | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $20,000 |
| Avesta Housing | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $16,000 |
| Opportunity Alliance | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Southern Maine Agency on Aging | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Portland Widows Wood Society | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Inn at Village Square | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Legal Services for the Elderly | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $10,000 |
| Wayside Food Program | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross - Maine Region | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $7,500 |
| Locker Project | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $7,500 |
| Riding to the Top | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| ITN Portland | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| The IRIS Network | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Honor Flight Maine | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Maine | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Elder Abuse Institute of Maine | General Purpose Grant to Aid Programming. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers | General Purpose Grant to Aid Affordable Housing Programming. | $5,000 |
| Frannie Peabody Center | General Purpose Grant | $5,000 |
| Andwell Health Partners | rant to benefit people of greater Lewiston area. | $5,000 |
| Maine Coast Fishermens Association | Grant to benefit the fishermen of Coastal Maine. | $5,000 |
| Portland Wheelers | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Shalom House | Grant to benefit people of greater Portland area. | $5,000 |
| Tedford Housing | Grant to benefit people of greater Brunswick area. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas MPierce
- David D Farrar
Questions people ask
Does The Eunice Frye Home Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually between April 1st and May 31st.
How much does The Eunice Frye Home Foundation give?
$183,500 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Eunice Frye Home Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas MPierce (Vice Pres/Treas) and David D Farrar (President).
What does The Eunice Frye Home Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, seniors and health.