Oxford County Fund

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Background

The Oxford Fund was established in 1997. The purpose of the fund is to support nonprofit organizations and projects that serve Oxford 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 Oxford County Committee is made up of leaders who live and/or work in Oxford County. These advisors serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, review proposals, recommend grant awards, and help build philanthropic resources in the region.

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

How MaineCF serves Oxford County

Assets: The foundation holds more than $4 million in assets dedicated to Oxford County, including donor-advised funds, designated funds to support specific organizations, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds.

Scholarships: The foundation holds 30 scholarship funds for Oxford County students.

Agency funds: The foundation manages $4.2 million in charitable long-term funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations throughout Oxford County.

Why support the Oxford 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