Usm Osher Map Library Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Usm Osher Map Library Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $579,542 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $289,771 and the largest $415,000. 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$579,542
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$289,771
- Largest grant$415,000
- Assets$22.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $440,584 the year before.
0% 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 | $292,497 | 3 | $36.2 million |
| 2024 | $440,584 | 2 | $15.9 million |
| 2025 | $579,542 | 2 | $22.4 million |
How to apply
Usm Osher Map Library 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 Usm Osher Map Library Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 2 | $579,542 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Usm osher map library foundation gift fund | $415,000 |
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Osher map library funding | $164,542 |
Officers and trustees
- Lyndel Joseph Wishcamper
- Joel Bresler
- Harry Pringle
- Robert Dodge
- Joanne Yestramski
- David Erb
- Joan G Fischer
- Ronald E Grim
- Emily Isaacson
- Robert Macdonald
- Adam Tuchinsky
- Kathy Kellerman
- Martha Bentley - See Statement 12
- Nancy Montgomery
- Adam Schmitt
Questions people ask
Does Usm Osher Map Library Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Usm Osher Map Library Foundation give?
$579,542 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $289,771.
Who runs Usm Osher Map Library Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lyndel Joseph Wishcamper (Director), Joel Bresler (Director), Harry Pringle (Clerk) and Robert Dodge (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Usm Osher Map Library Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.