Aroostook County

Allagash Wilderness Waterway by Jack Heddon/Flickr

Background

The Aroostook County Fund was established in 1986. The purpose of the fund is to support nonprofit organizations and projects that serve Aroostook County. This fund is a permanent, grantmaking resource that grows through contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations. These partners share our commitment to strengthen Maine communities and increase charitable resources for all.

The Aroostook County Committee is made up of leaders who live and/or work in Aroostook County. These advisors serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, review proposals, recommend grant awards, and help build philanthropic resources in the region.

The Aroostook County Committee awards grants from the Aroostook County Fund and other related funds through the Community Building Grant Program. They make recommendations to fund proposals that meet the grant program criteria and have the greatest potential for positive impact on the quality of life in Aroostook County.

How MaineCF serves Aroostook County

Assets: The foundation holds more than $16 million in assets dedicated to Aroostook County, including donor-advised funds, designated funds to support specific organizations, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds.

Scholarships: The foundation holds 72 scholarship funds for Aroostook County students.

Agency funds: The foundation manages $17.1 million in charitable long-term funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations throughout Aroostook County.

Why support the Aroostook County Fund?

It's a permanent fund to help strengthen communities
Grants support a broad spectrum of nonprofits, including arts, education, environment, economic development, and human services
Local volunteer advisors award grants
Pooled charitable gifts increase the impact
The fund is invested for growth