Harold Alfond Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Harold Alfond Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine with $1.04B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$1.04Btotal assets

1994IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Harold Alfond Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $69.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

University Of Maine System $13M
Colby College $12M
Northeastern University $11M
The Foundation For Maine Community Colleges $7.6M
Mainegeneral Health $5M
University Of Maine Foundation $4.5M
Bigelow Laboratory For Ocean Sciences $4M
The Jackson Laboratory $2.5M
Jobs For Maine's Graduates Inc $1.7M
Waterville Creates $1.6M
Thomas College $1.5M
University Of New England $1.5M
Beth Israel Congregation - Waterville $640K
Alfond Youth & Community Center $625K
Husson University $500K
7 Lakes Alliance $500K
Center For Curriculum Redesign $435K
Educare Central Maine $385K
Region Ten Technical High School $113K
Maine Community Foundation Inc $100K
Gulfshore Playhouse $70K
Paul Taylor Dance Foundation $40K
Maine Public Broadcasting Network $25K
Maine Behavioral Healthcare $20K
Belgrade Regional Health Center $15K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$41M
FY2019$46.8M
FY2020$51.6M
FY2021$72.8M
FY2022$74.3M
FY2023$76.7M

About Harold Alfond Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersPortland, Maine
EIN223281672
IRS ruling1994

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Harold Alfond Foundation?

Harold Alfond Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine with $1.04B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Harold Alfond Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Harold Alfond Foundation?

Harold Alfond Foundation's EIN is 223281672. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Harold Alfond Foundation?

Private foundations like Harold Alfond Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Harold Alfond Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.