Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc

EIN 82-3042758 · ME · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in NY, ME, IL +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc based in ME paid 13 grants totaling $34.3K to 13 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $10.5K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included FRIEND MEMORIAL LIBRARY, TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES, and TIDES CTR PALESTINE LEGAL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$381,563
Giving (latest yr)
$34,250
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
13
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Friend Memorial Library$10,500
  • Transportation Alternatives$10,000
  • Tides Ctr Palestine Legal$7,000
  • Doctors Without Borders USA$1,000
  • Globalgiving$1,000

Where grants went

  • New York$12,750 · 5 grants
  • Maine$11,500 · 4 grants
  • Illinois$7,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$2,000 · 2 grants
  • South Carolina$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (13)

Friend Memorial Library
Brooklin, ME
Support of Organization's Program
$10,500
Transportation Alternatives
New York, NY
Support of Organization's Program
$10,000
Tides Ctr Palestine Legal
Chicago, IL
Support of Organization's Program
$7,000
Globalgiving
Washington, DC
Support of Organization's Program
$1,000
Doctors Without Borders USA
New York, NY
Support of Organization's Program
$1,000
International Rescue Commitee
New York, NY
Support of Organization's Program
$1,000
Peace Direct
Washington, DC
Support of Organization's Program
$1,000
The People's Consultants
Blufton, SC
Support of Organization's Program
$1,000
Planned Parenthood
New York, NY
Support of Organization's Program
$500
Brooklin Food Corps
Brooklin, ME
Support of Organization's Program
$500
Brooklin Maine Public School
Brooklin, ME
Support of Organization's Program
$250
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Support of Organization's Program
$250

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc 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, Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc reported 13 itemized grants totaling $34.3K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $10.5K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include FRIEND MEMORIAL LIBRARY, TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES, TIDES CTR PALESTINE LEGAL, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Maine, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc 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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