Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Kennebunkport, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $295,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$295,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $842,500 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 64 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $842,500 | 43 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $295,000 | 4 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gordon C Ayer President 16 Locke Street, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 967-5597 |
| What to submit | No specific format or content |
| Restrictions | Limited to charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes described in section 170(c) of the internal revenue code. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 4 | $295,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity York County | General operating support | $250,000 |
| United Way of Southern Maine | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Maine Philanthropy Center | Professional development scholarship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon C Ayer
- Susan Ayer
- Carolyn B May
Questions people ask
Does Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc give?
$295,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gordon C Ayer (President), Susan Ayer (Vice President) and Carolyn B May (Treasurer).