Private Foundation · ME
Onion Foundation
Wayne, ME · EIN 471289795 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$63.6M
Total Giving
$6.3M
Grants on File
457
Average Grant
$14K
Giving Radius
Where Onion Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
To submit an application, applicants may go to the Foundation's online grant portal to set up an account: www.onionfoundation.org/how-to-apply-index. The Onion Foundation offers grants through its Arts Program and its Environment Program. Please review the appropriate program page to learn more about our strategies and find what is right for your organization and project. Our Grants Awarded pages have information about projects and organizations that have received grants from the Onion Foundation. If your organization is a good match, consider contacting us to discuss your application and proposal. We encourage new applicants to discuss their ideas and plans with foundation staff before applying.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
To apply for and receive a grant, your organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity as designated by the IRS, operate under a fiscal sponsor that is a qualified 501(c)(3) public charity, be a public education institution, or be a Maine governmental unit. The foundation strongly encourages fiscally sponsored applicants to discuss their proposal ideas with a program officer before writing their application.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ME | $8K | 2022 |
| Freeport, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| Auburn, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Ellsworth, ME | $12K | 2022 |
| Presque Isle, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| Westbrook, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| North Yarmouth, ME | $12K | 2022 |
| York, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| Norway, ME | $12K | 2022 |
| Wells, ME | $4K | 2022 |
| Southwest Harbor, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Camden, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Waterville, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| North Haven, ME | $8K | 2022 |
| Edgecomb, ME | $9K | 2022 |
| Belfast, ME | $18K | 2022 |
| Waldoboro, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Bangor, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| Augusta, ME | $8K | 2022 |
| Bangor, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Orono, ME | $8K | 2022 |
| Conway, NH | $8K | 2022 |
| Newcastle, ME | $8K | 2022 |
| Orono, ME | $6K | 2022 |
| Bryant Pond, ME | $20K | 2022 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64.8M | $3.2M | $-4,207,671 | $4.5M |
| 2022 | $64.7M | $3.4M | $-4,328,584 | $3.9M |
| 2021 | $81.2M | $2.8M | $74.6M | $3.8M |
| 2020 | $13.9M | $558K | $6.1M | $3.7M |
| 2019 | $11.2M | $373K | $8.4M | $1.9M |
| 2015 | $7.6M | $369K | $287K | $403K |
| 2014 | $7.9M | $162K | $8.0M | $100K |