The Verrill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Verrill Foundation is a private foundation in Falmouth, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$137,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $127,500 the year before.
39% 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 | $133,000 | 19 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $127,500 | 21 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $137,500 | 21 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Verrill 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 Verrill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 12 | $66,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $17,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valerie's House | 501(c)(3) ORG - HELP CHILDREN & FAMILIES WORK THRU LOSS OF A LOVED ONE TOGETHER. | $25,000 |
| Judi's House | 501(c)(3)HELP CHILDREN & FAMILIES GRIEVING A DEATH FIND HEALING | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Individual | 501(c)(3) - PROVIDE SHELTER AND FOOD TO HOMELESS PEOPLE | $9,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | 501(c)(3) - PROVIDE FOOD FOR NEEDY PEOPLE | $8,000 |
| Individual | 501(c)(3) org - empower individuals with substance abuse to attain enhanced quality of life | $8,000 |
| Dempsey Center | 501(c)(3) SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS & FAMILIES | $8,000 |
| Individual | 501(c)(3)PROVIDES FOOD FOR NEEDY PEOPLE | $8,000 |
| The Locker Project | 501(c)(3)- HELP ENSURE FOOD SECURITY FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $8,000 |
| Jr Achievement of Greater Boston | 501(c)(3)- PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT | $7,500 |
| Center for Grieving Children | 501(c)(3) - PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN/TEENS TO GRIEVE | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Individual | 501(c)(3)-provides opertunities for low income students to attend college | $5,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | 501(c)(3)-provides households with access to sufficient & nutritious foods | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project | 501(c)(3)WORKS TO FREE THE INNOCENT AND PREVENT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS | $3,000 |
| Multidisciplinary Assoc for Psyched | 501(c)(3) RESEARCH THAT DEVELOPS MEDICAL, LEGAL & CULTURAL CONTEXTS FOR CAREFUL USES OF PSYCHEDELICS & MARIJUANA | $3,000 |
| Council for Economic Education | 501(c)(3)- PROVIDE K-12 STUDENTS WITH TOOLS RE ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE | $2,500 |
| Individual | 501(c)(3)DEDICATED TO BRING MODERN & EFFICIENT PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE TO NORTHER NEW ENGLAND | $2,000 |
| Individual | 501(c)(3)-provides temporary residences for immigrants | $2,000 |
| Kids First | 501(c)(3)-serve families who share a child or children but do not live together with the other child's parent | $2,000 |
| Falmouth Land Trust | 501(c)(3)-purchase & protect public lands in falmouth | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Emma J Pickett
- Heidi J Pickett
- Peter J Verrill Jr
- Peter J Verrill Sr
- Donna J Verrill
- James H Young II
Questions people ask
Does The Verrill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Verrill Foundation give?
$137,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Verrill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Emma J Pickett (Vice President), Heidi J Pickett (President), Peter J Verrill Jr (Vice President) and Peter J Verrill Sr (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Verrill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and food and hunger.