Portland Provident Association

EIN 01-6012457 · ME

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in ME
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Portland Provident Association based in ME paid 43 grants totaling $108.5K to 43 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $7K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE (REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT), PREBLE STREET RESOURCE CENTER INC, and WAYSIDE SOUP KITCHEN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,277,229
Giving (latest yr)
$108,500
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
43
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
43
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
10
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Catholic Charities Maine (Refugee Resettlement)$7,000
  • Preble Street Resource Center Inc$7,000
  • Wayside Soup Kitchen$7,000
  • Opportunity Alliance$6,000
  • Furniture Friends$4,500

Where grants went

  • Maine$108,500 · 43 grants

Grants Paid (43)

Preble Street Resource Center Inc
Portland, ME
Charitable
$7,000
Catholic Charities Maine (Refugee Resettlement)
Portland, ME
Charitable
$7,000
Wayside Soup Kitchen
Portland, ME
Charitable
$7,000
Opportunity Alliance
South Portland, ME
Charitable
$6,000
Furniture Friends
Westbrook, ME
Charitable
$4,500
Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
Charitable
$4,000
United Waykeep ME Warm
Portland, ME
Charitable
$4,000
St Elizabeth Jubilee Center
Portland, ME
Charitable
$3,500
St Luke's Food Pantry
Portland, ME
Charitable
$3,000
Crossroads
Scarborough, ME
Charitable
$3,000
Family Shelter
Portland, ME
Charitable
$3,000
Greater Portland Family Promise
Portland, ME
Charitable
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Portland Provident Association does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Portland Provident Association reported 43 itemized grants totaling $108.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $7K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE (REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT), PREBLE STREET RESOURCE CENTER INC, WAYSIDE SOUP KITCHEN, among 43 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Portland Provident Association is a private foundation based in Maine, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Portland Provident Association gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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