The Sukeforth Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sukeforth Family Foundation is a private foundation in South China, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $524,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$524,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $502,000 the year before.
28% 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 | $484,000 | 33 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $502,000 | 34 | $11.9 million |
| 2025 | $524,000 | 40 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
The Sukeforth 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 Sukeforth Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 35 | $507,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Bible Conference (dba Camp Fair Haven) | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Christian Education League | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Washington Advent Christian Camp | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Thomas College | General Operating Support | $33,000 |
| The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Spectrum Generations | General Operating Support | $26,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Maine General Health | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Vassalboro United Methodist Church | General Operating Support | $21,850 |
| China Baptist Church | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Lakewood Nursing Home | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| American Baptist Churches of Maine | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| MaineHealth | f/b/o Donald S. Walker Health Center | $10,000 |
| Alfond Youth & Community Center | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center - Bangor | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| China Community Food Pantry | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Maine Children Home for Little Wanderers | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Temple Academy | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Sunshine Club of Crippled Children | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Faith Evangelical Free Church | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| FSHD Society | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics Maine | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| The Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| China Village Volunteer Fire Department | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Albion Fire Department | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Bingham Fire Department | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Ephphatha Community Farm | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Lexington Leadership Foundation | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Solon Fire Department | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| South China Fire Department | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Winslow Fire Department | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area | General Operating Support | $1,400 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Town of China | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine | General Operating Support | $250 |
| Maine Cancer Foundation | General Operating Support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- S Douglas Sukeforth
- Rita C Sukeforth
Questions people ask
Does The Sukeforth Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sukeforth Family Foundation give?
$524,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Sukeforth Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists S Douglas Sukeforth (Trustee) and Rita C Sukeforth (Trustee).
What does The Sukeforth Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.