Woodside Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woodside Foundation is a private foundation in Freeport, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,350 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. 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$38,350
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$814,008
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,540 the year before.
33% 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 | $38,845 | 38 | $709,125 |
| 2024 | $34,540 | 36 | $784,120 |
| 2025 | $38,350 | 33 | $814,008 |
How to apply
Woodside 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 Woodside Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 26 | $29,100 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,250 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport Community Services | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Portland Community Squash | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Maine Right to Life Committee Educational Fund | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Inc | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| The Center for Grieving Children | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Freeport Conservation Trust | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Capital Area New Mainers Project | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Genius Recovery Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association) | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Moosehead Historical Society | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| My Stuff Bags Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| People of Peru Project | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| UBR (fka Unity Barn Raisers) | a/k/a Waldo County Bounty | $1,000 |
| Waldo Community Action Partners | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| WinterKids Education Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Belfast Free Library | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Cornerspring Montessori School | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Meetinghouse Arts | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Salt Pond Community Broadcasting Company (dba WERU) | General Operating Support | $300 |
| Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine Inc | General Operating Support | $300 |
| Town of Brooks | Support for the fire department | $250 |
| Town of Freedom | Support for the fire department | $250 |
| Town of Thorndike | Support for the fire department | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry A Laughlin III
- Linda C Laughlin
- Norman R Belanger
- Adrienne D Lee
- Amanda L Wood
Questions people ask
Does Woodside Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woodside Foundation give?
$38,350 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Woodside Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry A Laughlin III (President), Linda C Laughlin (Vice President/Treasurer), Norman R Belanger (Clerk) and Adrienne D Lee (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Woodside Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.