Wilbur A and Helen L Park Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Wilbur A and Helen L Park Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,001 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $650 and the largest $6,500. 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$26,001
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$650
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$558,045
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $26,997 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 | $26,997 | 18 | $537,993 |
| 2024 | $26,997 | 18 | $542,916 |
| 2025 | $26,001 | 18 | $558,045 |
How to apply
Wilbur A and Helen L Park Charitable Trust 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 Wilbur A and Helen L Park Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 15 | $19,315 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $93 |
| New York | 1 | $93 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Shriner's Hospital | Charitable purposes of the | $6,500 |
| Univma University of Maine Orono | Charitable purposes of the | $3,900 |
| RSU#26 Lynn Gray | Charitable purposes of the | $3,900 |
| United Way of Eastern Maine | Charitable purposes of the | $2,600 |
| Orono Public Library | Charitable purposes of the | $2,600 |
| Old TownOrono Sr Citizens | Charitable purposes of the | $1,300 |
| Orono-Old Town Kiwanis Club | Charitable purposes of the | $1,300 |
| Orono-Old Town YMCA | Charitable purposes of the | $1,300 |
| Orono Nursing Association Annie Brown Treasurer | Charitable purposes of the | $650 |
| Oum Church for the Music Commission | Charitable purposes of the | $650 |
| Bangor Theological Seminary Reverend Dr Robert Grove-Markwood | Charitable purposes of the | $650 |
| American Lung Association of Maine | Charitable purposes of the | $93 |
| Pine Tree Society | Charitable purposes of the | $93 |
| The Maine Children's Home | Charitable purposes of the | $93 |
| U of M Patron of Fine Arts Fund Buchanan Alumni House-C/O S Melanson | Charitable purposes of the | $93 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable purposes of the | $93 |
| Sunshine Club for Children | Charitable purposes of the | $93 |
| Salvation Army FBO Bangor Corps | Charitable purposes of the | $93 |
Officers and trustees
- Camden National Wealth Management
Questions people ask
Does Wilbur A and Helen L Park Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wilbur A and Helen L Park Charitable Trust give?
$26,001 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $650.
Who runs Wilbur A and Helen L Park Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Camden National Wealth Management (Trustee).
What does Wilbur A and Helen L Park Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.