Giving To and Through MaineCF

Fritz and Susan Onion have embraced philanthropy through the Maine Community Foundation. Their giving spans a broad spectrum. Through their MaineCF donor-advised fund they have supported collective initiatives such as entrepreneurship, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, and MaineCF’s new Kennebec County Fund.

The flexibility of the Onions' donor-advised fund has allowed them to make grants in areas that are close to home and personally meaningful, including food insecurity, social justice and equity, Boys and Girls clubs, Saddleback Mountain, and Millinocket Memorial Library. Learn more about the Onions and their giving here.

Caption: Fritz and Susan Onion of Wayne returned to Maine from California when it was time to raise their family. Photo Gabe Souza

Whether you want to organize and focus your giving as Onions have, support a specific cause, help make Maine better for future generations, provide scholarships for students, or lend a helping hand for people in need, the Maine Community Foundation can help. At MaineCF, we offer many options for your giving, and we tailor strategies to your situation.

The options are endless, but to get started, investigate our Three Ways to Give, or contact us for a confidential consultation about how to make your giving meaningful, effective, and fun.

Our giving solutions are not just for individuals and families - we also work with businesses and private foundations to maximize their philanthropy.

Do you already have a charitable fund at MaineCF? You'll find resources just for you on the page, For Fundholders.