May 14, 2025 PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH— The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) today announced the launch of a new initiative to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all parts of the state. MaineCF applied and has been selected by the nonpartisan philanthropic initiative Press Forward to become one of 36 independent chapters […]

The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has awarded $270,919 to 41 nonprofit arts organizations and programs across the state. The foundation’s Maine Expansion Arts grant program awarded $176,975 to 23 organizations and programs. Donors with advised funds awarded an additional $5,000. Maine Expansion Arts supports organizations and programs that serve communities with limited or no access […]

The Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Equity Fund awarded $106,500 to 12 nonprofit organizations across the state that support people in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community in Maine. The fund strengthens organizations in Maine and supports community-based initiatives. View all 2023 grantees here. The Equity Fund was established in 1996. Originally funded […]

The Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Welch Charitable Fund has awarded $285,641 to 18 organizations that serve Greater Portland.    The fund supports organizations that assist people in need with preference to nonprofits focused on youth, education, health care, substance abuse recovery and/or arts and culture.   2023 grantees include:  American Red Cross, to support renovations to its […]

Deborah A. Ellwood, president and CEO of Maine Community Foundation, has been appointed by Gov. Janet Mills to the Maine Climate Council, an assembly of scientists, industry leaders, bipartisan local and state officials, and engaged citizens charged with developing and implementing Maine’s plan to address the impacts of climate change, build resiliency to climate effects, […]