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Grants paid by Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer

EIN 22-3089641 · Augusta, ME · Form 990-PF, Part XV

Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer of Augusta, ME (EIN 22-3089641) reported 130 grants paid totaling $3,155,989 to 75 recipients in tax years 2021–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$3,155,989

130 grants

Recipients

75

distinct organizations

Tax years

2021–2025

4 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202124$685,900
202330$796,715
202430$813,274
202546$860,100

Top recipients

The 75 recipients receiving the most from Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer, by grants paid, out of 75 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Kennebec Valley Humane Society 01-0266549BAugusta, ME4$609,8002025
Mainegeneral HealthUAugusta, ME4$599,8002025
Viles Arboretum 01-0387300CAugusta, ME4$302,4002025
Maine State MuseumUAugusta, ME4$292,4002025
South Parish Congregational ChurchUAugusta, ME4$292,4002025
Cony High SchoolUAugusta, ME4$248,4422025
Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges 27-1363414DSouth Portland, ME4$93,0002025
Augusta Food Bank 01-0545734BAugusta, ME4$82,0002025
City of AugustaUAugusta, ME4$75,9002025
Children's Center Early Intervention and Family Support 01-0275447BAugusta, ME3$45,0002025
Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley 60-0001275CGardiner, ME3$45,0002025
Kennebec Historical Society 23-7134457CAugusta, ME4$34,8252025
Mainegeneral Health - Cancer CareUAugusta, ME1$25,0002024
Central Maine Area Agency On Aging Fbo Spectrum Generations 01-0318051DAugusta, ME2$22,5002024
Friends of Baxter State Park 01-0535846BBelfast, ME4$22,5002025
Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead 31-1705280BHallowell, ME1$20,0002024
Humane Society of Waterville 23-7076479DWaterville, ME2$15,0002024
Kennebec Land Trust 01-0440729BWinthrop, ME1$15,0002025
Theatre at Monmouth 01-0287022CMonmouth, ME1$14,0002024
YMCA State of MaineUWinthrop, ME2$12,5002025
Arnold Expedition Historical Society 32-0299338BWoolwich, ME1$12,0002024
Winthrop Historical Society 45-2220295CWinthrop, ME1$12,0002021
Sportsman's Alliance of MaineUAugusta, ME3$11,0002025
Pine Tree Society 01-0212442BBath, ME1$10,0002023
Victoria Mansion 01-0207716BPortland, ME1$10,0002021
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta IncUAugusta, ME2$9,7002024
Peace Ridge Sanctuary 51-0476924DBrooks, ME2$9,0002025
Neighbors Driving Neighbors 47-5233119BMount Vernon, ME2$8,9992025
Hubbard Free Library 01-0248668BHallowell, ME1$8,5002025
Gardiner Library Association 51-0201464BGardiner, ME2$8,5002025
Hallowell Food Bank 01-0475478CHallowell, ME3$8,2002025
Coda ChorusUWinthrop, ME2$7,8002024
Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail 01-0508136BAugusta, ME1$7,5002025
Winthrop Food Pantry 01-0542223BWinthrop, ME1$7,5002025
Augusta Boys and Girls Club 35-2489579BAugusta, ME1$7,5002025
The Susan L Curtis Foundation 01-0324705DPortland, ME1$7,5002024
Winthrop Public Library Foundation 46-4852968BWinthrop, ME2$7,5002025
Kennebec Youth SymphonyUAugusta, ME3$6,5002025
7 Lakes Alliance Inc 04-3047156BBelgrade Lakes, ME1$6,0002025
Camp Susan CurtisUPortland, ME1$6,0002025
Pineland Suzuki School 01-0544501BManchester, ME2$5,0002025
Chebeague Island Historical Society 22-2561762BChebeague Island, ME1$5,0002025
Johnson Hall Inc 01-0430677BGardiner, ME1$5,0002024
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Inc 01-0476545BBoothbay, ME1$5,0002021
Nature Conservancy MaineUBrunswick, ME1$5,0002021
Maine State Music Theatre 01-0355212BBrunswick, ME2$5,0002025
Penquis Cap Inc 01-6023748DBangor, ME2$5,0002024
Merrymeeting Bay Trout UnlimitedUBrunswick, ME1$5,0002025
Rooted in TreesUChardon, OH1$5,0002025
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation 45-3597466CFort Kent, ME1$5,0002024
Coastal Kids Preschool 22-3126832BDamariscotta, ME1$5,0002025
Lifeflight Foundation 52-2377085CCamden, ME1$5,0002021
Anchor Me Harbor 92-3412338DWindsor, ME1$4,0002025
Volunteers of AmericaUBrunswick, ME1$4,0002023
Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec 23-7409748BAugusta, ME1$4,0002025
Hardy Girls Healthy Women 01-0538121CWaterville, ME1$4,0002023
Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation 01-0530623CWinterport, ME1$4,0002025
Quoddy Tides Foundation (dba Tides Institute)UEastport, ME1$3,0002025
Augusta Symphony Orchestra 20-1113011BAugusta, ME1$3,0002025
Volunteers of America (fbo Northern New England)UBrunswick, ME1$3,0002025
Camp Kita 46-3190172CNorth Berwick, ME1$2,5002023
Greater Augusta Back to School Program 84-3183528BAugusta, ME1$2,5002023
Ronald Mcdonald House 01-0448263DPortland, ME1$2,5002023
Maine Boys to Men 20-1117811CPortland, ME1$2,5002025
North Manchester Meeting House 80-0549700CManchester, ME1$2,3502024
Eastern Area Agency On Aging 01-0328376DBangor, ME1$2,0002025
Lincoln County Historical Association 01-0239808BWiscasset, ME1$2,0002025
Mid-Coast Health Net 01-0528885BRockland, ME1$2,0002021
Wild Seed Project 46-5759154CPortland, ME1$1,5002023
Gateway Milbridge Theatre and Community Arts CenterUMilbridge, ME1$1,5002025
Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc 01-0479848CNorway, ME1$1,5002025
Vision Hallowell 82-5347263BHallowell, ME1$1,4232025
Turner Public Library 01-0388492CTurner, ME1$1,3502024
Daughters of the American Revolution 23-7527207DManchester, ME1$1,2002021
Midcoast Literacy 54-2127254BBath, ME1$1,0002023

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 130 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025Mainegeneral Health Augusta, MEU$159,800paidGeneral operating support202513429349100116
2025Kennebec Valley Humane Society Augusta, MEB$159,800paidGeneral operating support202513429349100116
2025Maine State Museum Augusta, MEU$79,900paidGeneral operating support202513429349100116
2025South Parish Congregational Church Augusta, MEU$79,900paidGeneral operating support202513429349100116
2025Viles Arboretum Augusta, MEC$79,900paidGeneral operating support202513429349100116
2025Cony High School Augusta, MEU$64,977paidScholarship support202513429349100116
2025Augusta Food Bank Augusta, MEB$25,000paidWeekend KidsPack Program202513429349100116
2025Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges South Portland, MED$24,000paid16 Scholarships at Kennebec Valley CC202513429349100116
2025City of Augusta Augusta, MEU$20,200paidPayment in lieu of taxes202513429349100116
2025Kennebec Land Trust Winthrop, MEB$15,000paidAccessible trail/parking area202513429349100116
2025Children's Center Early Intervention and Family Support Augusta, MEB$10,000paidPlayground maintenance and enhancements202513429349100116
2025Hubbard Free Library Hallowell, MEB$8,500paidUpdate and expand children's sections202513429349100116
2025Winthrop Food Pantry Winthrop, MEB$7,500paidAdd items to and sustain KidsPak Program202513429349100116
2025Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail Augusta, MEB$7,500paidEngineering assessment202513429349100116
2025Augusta Boys and Girls Club Augusta, MEB$7,500paidSupplies for teens to build 30 computers202513429349100116
20257 Lakes Alliance Inc Belgrade Lakes, MEB$6,000paidEstablish new conservation area202513429349100116
2025Camp Susan Curtis Portland, MEU$6,000paidSeven camp scholarships for Kennebec county youth202513429349100116
2025Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley Gardiner, MEC$5,000paidSupport food program for 3 sites202513429349100116
2025Chebeague Island Historical Society Chebeague Island, MEB$5,000paidBuilding improvements202513429349100116
2025Coastal Kids Preschool Damariscotta, MEB$5,000paidBackpack explorers project202513429349100116
2025Gardiner Library Association Gardiner, MEB$5,000paidFix parking lot issues caused by water flow202513429349100116
2025Friends of Baxter State Park Belfast, MEB$5,000paidSupport 2 youth programs202513429349100116
2025Rooted in Trees Chardon, OHU$5,000paidCombat emerald ash bore202513429349100116
2025Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited Brunswick, MEU$5,000paidRemove Buckfield dam202513429349100116
2025Kennebec Historical Society Augusta, MEC$5,000paidSupport for public programs202513429349100116
2025Winthrop Public Library Foundation Winthrop, MEB$4,000paidSummer children's Program202513429349100116
2025Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Inc Augusta, MEU$4,000paidResurface fishing platforms and bridges202513429349100116
2025Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec Augusta, MEB$4,000paidGeneral operating support202513429349100116
2025Peace Ridge Sanctuary Brooks, MED$4,000paidOperating funds for dog rescue, rehab, and adoption202513429349100116
2025Anchor Me Harbor Windsor, MED$4,000paidBuild restroom, renovate, and create management space202513429349100116
2025Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation Winterport, MEC$4,000paidProduce interpretive signs for 30 sites202513429349100116
2025Neighbors Driving Neighbors Mount Vernon, MEB$4,000paidRecruit, on-board, train ED and new drivers202513429349100116
2025Hallowell Food Bank Hallowell, MEC$3,200paidThanksgiving baskets to 70 individuals202513429349100116
2025Quoddy Tides Foundation (dba Tides Institute) Eastport, MEU$3,000paidEstablish park at meeting house202513429349100116
2025Volunteers of America (fbo Northern New England) Brunswick, MEU$3,000paidFunds for food pantry, project supplies, community meals202513429349100116
2025Augusta Symphony Orchestra Augusta, MEB$3,000paidSupport continued program growth202513429349100116
2025Maine Boys to Men Portland, MEC$2,500paidReducing sexism and violence202513429349100116
2025YMCA State of Maine Winthrop, MEU$2,500paidCamp scholarship support202513429349100116
2025Maine State Music Theatre Brunswick, MEB$2,000paidDiscounted student tickets202513429349100116
2025Eastern Area Agency On Aging Bangor, MED$2,000paidPurchase pet food for Furry friends program202513429349100116
2025Lincoln County Historical Association Wiscasset, MEB$2,000paidInstall UV shades to protect collections /interior202513429349100116
2025Pineland Suzuki School Manchester, MEB$2,000paidGeneral operating support202513429349100116
2025Gateway Milbridge Theatre and Community Arts Center Milbridge, MEU$1,500paidProgram support202513429349100116
2025Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc Norway, MEC$1,500paidGeneral operating support202513429349100116
2025Vision Hallowell Hallowell, MEB$1,423paidTraffic signage and markings202513429349100116
2025Kennebec Youth Symphony Augusta, MEU$1,000paidMentors, ringers, and advertising202513429349100116
2024Mainegeneral Health Augusta, MEU$150,600paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024Kennebec Valley Humane Society Augusta, MEB$150,600paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024Viles Arboretum Augusta, MEC$77,800paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024Maine State Museum Augusta, MEU$75,300paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024South Parish Congregational Church Augusta, MEU$75,300paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024Cony High School Augusta, MEU$52,750paidScholarship support202442749349100409
2024Mainegeneral Health - Cancer Care Augusta, MEU$25,000paidCancer Care addition202442749349100409
2024Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges South Portland, MED$24,000paidScholarship at Kennebec Valley CC202442749349100409
2024Augusta Food Bank Augusta, MEB$22,000paidWeekend KidsPack Program202442749349100409
2024Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead Hallowell, MEB$20,000paidTrailhead parking improvements202442749349100409
2024City of Augusta Augusta, MEU$19,100paidPayment in lieu of taxes202442749349100409
2024Theatre at Monmouth Monmouth, MEC$14,000paidBuilding upgrades202442749349100409
2024Arnold Expedition Historical Society Woolwich, MEB$12,000paidBuilding permanent historical displays202442749349100409
2024Kennebec Historical Society Augusta, MEC$11,325paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024Spectrum Generations Augusta, MEB$10,000paidRepurpose room for packing Meals on Wheels202442749349100409
2024Humane Society of Waterville Waterville, MED$10,000paidTrap, neuter, release feral cats202442749349100409
2024Children's Center Early Intervention and Family Support Augusta, MEB$10,000paidVideoconferencing equipment202442749349100409
2024Friends of Baxter State Park Belfast, MEB$7,500paidDeliver & improve youth programming202442749349100409
2024The Susan L Curtis Foundation Portland, MED$7,500paidScholarships202442749349100409
2024Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation Fort Kent, MEC$5,000paidYouth on the Allagash program202442749349100409
2024Johnson Hall Inc Gardiner, MEB$5,000paidMarquee202442749349100409
2024Neighbors Driving Neighbors Mount Vernon, MEB$4,999paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta Inc Augusta, MEU$4,800paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Augusta, MEU$3,500paidArchery Equipment202442749349100409
2024Penquis Cap Inc Bangor, MED$3,000paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024Coda Chorus Winthrop, MEU$3,000paidSkill workshops to improve vocals202442749349100409
2024Hallowell Food Bank Hallowell, MEC$3,000paidThanksgiving baskets to 65 individuals202442749349100409
2024Kennebec Youth Symphony Augusta, MEU$2,500paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024North Manchester Meeting House Manchester, MEC$2,350paidGeneral operating support202442749349100409
2024Turner Public Library Turner, MEC$1,350paidSupplies and equipment202442749349100409
2023Kennebec Valley Humane Society Augusta, MEB$173,000paidGeneral operating support202313389349100456
2023Mainegeneral Health Augusta, MEU$163,000paidGeneral operating support202313389349100456
2023Viles Arboretum Augusta, MEC$81,500paidGeneral operating support202313389349100456
2023South Parish Congregational Church Augusta, MEU$74,000paidGeneral operating support202313389349100456
2023Maine State Museum Augusta, MEU$74,000paidGeneral operating support202313389349100456
2023Cony High School Augusta, MEU$60,715paidScholarship support202313389349100456
2023Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges South Portland, MED$24,000paidScholarship at Kennebec Valley CC202313389349100456
2023Augusta Food Bank Augusta, MEB$20,000paidWeekend KidsPack Program202313389349100456
2023City of Augusta Augusta, MEU$18,300paidPayment in lieu of taxes202313389349100456
2023Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley Gardiner, MEC$15,000paidMake up for non-reimbursed meals202313389349100456
2023Central Maine Area Agency On Aging Fbo Spectrum Generations Augusta, MED$12,500paidDining room expansion furniture202313389349100456
2023Kennebec Historical Society Augusta, MEC$10,500paidGeneral operating support202313389349100456
2023Pine Tree Society Bath, MEB$10,000paidOvernight summer camp202313389349100456
2023YMCA State of Maine Winthrop, MEU$10,000paidFacility Upgrades202313389349100456
2023Friends of Baxter State Park Belfast, MEB$5,000paidDeliver & improve youth programming202313389349100456
2023Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta Inc Augusta, MEU$4,900paidGeneral Operating Support202313389349100456
2023Coda Chorus Winthrop, MEU$4,800paidGeneral operating support202313389349100456
2023Hardy Girls Healthy Women Waterville, MEC$4,000paidHigh school girl retreats202313389349100456
2023Volunteers of America Brunswick, MEU$4,000paidFood for seniors202313389349100456
2023Gardiner Library Association Gardiner, MEB$3,500paidRestoration of Entrance Garden202313389349100456
2023Winthrop Public Library Foundation Winthrop, MEB$3,500paidSummer Reading Program202313389349100456
2023Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Augusta, MEU$3,500paidArchery Equipment202313389349100456
2023Maine State Music Theatre Brunswick, MEB$3,000paidFunding for 2 young adult performances202313389349100456
2023Ronald Mcdonald House Portland, MED$2,500paid250 comfort/care nights202313389349100456
2023Camp Kita North Berwick, MEC$2,500paidBereavement Camp for children202313389349100456
2023Greater Augusta Back to School Program Augusta, MEB$2,500paidSupplies202313389349100456
2023Penquis Cap Inc Bangor, MED$2,000paidGeneral operating support202313389349100456
2023Hallowell Food Bank Hallowell, MEC$2,000paidOperating support and replacement of freezers202313389349100456
2023Wild Seed Project Portland, MEC$1,500paidProgram at Chelsea School202313389349100456
2023Midcoast Literacy Bath, MEB$1,000paidRea Together tutors202313389349100456
2021Kennebec Valley Humane Society Augusta, MEB$126,400paidGeneral operating support202122749349100507
2021Mainegeneral Health Augusta, MEU$126,400paidGeneral operating support202122749349100507
2021Cony High School Augusta, MEU$70,000paidScholarship support202122749349100507
2021Viles Arboretum Augusta, MEC$63,200paidGeneral operating support202122749349100507
2021South Parish Congregational Church Augusta, MEU$63,200paidGeneral operating support202122749349100507
2021Maine State Museum Augusta, MEU$63,200paidGeneral operating support202122749349100507
2021Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley Gardiner, MEC$25,000paidCapital Campaign for New Facility202122749349100507
2021Children's Center Earely Intervention and Family Support Augusta, MEC$25,000paidExpansion202122749349100507
2021Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges South Portland, MED$21,000paidScholarship at Kennebec Valley CC202122749349100507
2021City of Augusta Augusta, MEU$18,300paidPayment in lieu of taxes202122749349100507
2021Augusta Food Bank Augusta, MEB$15,000paidPurchase Food202122749349100507
2021Winthrop Historical Society Winthrop, MEC$12,000paidBuilding Repairs202122749349100507
2021Victoria Mansion Portland, MEB$10,000paidRestoration Work202122749349100507
2021Kennebec Historical Society Augusta, MEC$8,000paidGeneral operating support202122749349100507
2021Friends of Baxter State Park Belfast, MEB$5,000paidGeneral operating support202122749349100507
2021Peace Ridge Sanctuary Brooks, MED$5,000paidNew Building202122749349100507
2021Nature Conservancy Maine Brunswick, MEU$5,000paidGeneral Operating Support202122749349100507
2021Humane Society of Waterville Waterville, MED$5,000paidAngel Foster program202122749349100507
2021Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Inc Boothbay, MEB$5,000paidGeneral operating support202122749349100507
2021Lifeflight Foundation Camden, MEC$5,000paidNew helicopter202122749349100507
2021Kennebec Youth Symphony Augusta, MEU$3,000paidGeneral Operating Support202122749349100507
2021Pineland Suzuki School Manchester, MEB$3,000paidScholarship for Music Lessons202122749349100507
2021Mid-Coast Health Net Rockland, MEB$2,000paidSupplies for Dental Care202122749349100507
2021Daughters of the American Revolution Manchester, MED$1,200paidPlaques202122749349100507

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20252025-07-31not stated2024v5.2202513429349100116
990PF20242024-07-31not stated2023v5.1202442749349100409
990PF20232023-07-31not stated2022v5.0202313389349100456
990PF20212021-07-31not stated2020v4.1202122749349100507

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