Hancock County

The Bubbles in Acadia National Park by Domenico Convertini/Flickr

Background

The Hancock County Fund was established in 2003. The purpose of the fund is to support nonprofit organizations and projects that serve Hancock 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 Hancock County Committee is made up of leaders who live and/or work in Hancock County. These advisors serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, review proposals, recommend grant awards, and help build philanthropic resources in the region.

The Hancock County Committee awards grants from the Hancock 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 Hancock County.

How MaineCF serves Hancock County

Assets: The foundation holds more than $82 million in assets dedicated to Hancock County, including donor-advised funds, designated funds to support specific organizations, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds.

Scholarships: The foundation holds 65 scholarship funds for Hancock County students.

Agency funds: The foundation manages $10.9 million in charitable long-term funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations throughout Hancock County.

Why support the Hancock County Fund?

It's 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