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Grants paid by Burns Family Foundation Inc

EIN 46-5671844 · Damariscotta, ME · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T30

Burns Family Foundation Inc of Damariscotta, ME (EIN 46-5671844) reported 135 grants paid totaling $3,804,869 to 44 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

$3,804,869

135 grants

Recipients

44

distinct organizations

Tax years

2021–2025

5 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202121$490,000
202226$947,048
202327$704,476
202431$1,001,345
202530$662,000

Top recipients

The 44 recipients receiving the most from Burns Family Foundation Inc, by grants paid, out of 44 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service 22-3214998BDamariscotta, ME5$533,8452025
Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute 46-1398374CPortland, ME5$500,0002025
Lincoln Academy 01-0219126BNewcastle, ME5$480,0002025
Town of South Bristol MaineUSouth Bristol, ME3$253,5502023
South Bristol Elementary SchoolUSouth Bristol, ME2$228,0002025
Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County 20-3711965BBristol, ME5$175,0002025
Fowa Animal Rescue Inc 22-3072031DWayne, NJ5$140,0002025
Lincoln Health 01-0220430DDamariscotta, ME10$135,0002025
Central Lincoln County Adult & Community EducationUDamariscotta, ME5$112,0002025
Coastal Kids Preschool 22-3126832BDamariscotta, ME5$100,0002025
Skidompha Library Association 01-0228297CDamariscotta, ME5$93,9982025
Mobius Inc 01-0358732BDamariscotta, ME5$90,0002025
The Carpenter's Boatshop 22-2512976CBailey Island, ME5$85,0002025
Midcoast Humane Society 01-6021200CBrunswick, ME4$80,0002025
A Life Line 46-4695836CSmyrna Center, ME3$77,0002025
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust 23-7303162BDamariscotta, ME3$70,0002023
Elder Care Network of Lincoln CountyUDamariscotta, ME4$65,0002024
Service Dog Strong 84-1967678BDenmark, ME3$55,0002025
Chip Inc 22-2632040CNew Harbor, ME5$50,0002025
New Hope Women's ShelterUSolon, ME4$45,0002024
Rutherford Library Association 01-0379301BSouth Bristol, ME4$40,0002025
Stepping Stone Housing Inc 46-4169760BDamariscotta, ME2$40,0002025
Hubbard Animal SantuaryUNewtown, CT2$40,0002025
Lincoln County Historical Association 01-0239808BWiscasset, ME3$32,0002023
Good Shepard Food Bank 22-2986809DAuburn, ME3$30,0002025
Mission Working Dogs 85-2187272BOxford, ME2$30,0002025
Caring for Kids in Bristol 45-3082767DNew Harbor, ME4$30,0002025
Healthy Kids 45-3693984DDamariscotta, ME4$29,4762025
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation 06-6060478BBloomfield, CT2$25,0002025
Healthy Lincoln CountyUDamariscotta, ME2$20,0002025
Lincoln County Dental Inc 45-2955588CDamariscotta, ME2$20,0002025
Lincoln County Animal ShelterUEdgecomb, ME1$15,0002021
New Harbor Food PantryUNew Harbor, ME2$12,5002022
Hearty Roots 82-1493131BDamariscotta, ME1$10,0002025
Housing Resources for Youth 83-3333200BTopsham, ME1$10,0002024
Darrowby Farm Sanctuary 84-2820323BJefferson, ME1$10,0002025
Damariscotta Newcastle Lions Club FoundationUDamariscotta, ME1$7,5002024
United Way of Midcoast Maine 01-6004866CBath, ME1$5,0002023
Union Church of South BristolUSouth Bristol, ME1$5,0002022
Central Lincoln County YMCAUDamariscotta, ME1$5,0002023
Rsu #1 Education Foundation 27-3987602BBath, ME1$5,0002022
Helping HandsURound Pond, FL1$5,0002025
Second Congregational Church-Ecumenical Food PantryUNewcastle, ME1$5,0002022
South Bristol Union ChurchUSouth Bristol, ME1$5,0002021

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 135 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Burns Family Foundation Inc
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025Lincoln Academy Newcastle, MEB$125,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT202543219349101709
2025South Bristol Elementary School South Bristol, MEU$125,000paidSUPPORT OF SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMS202543219349101709
2025Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service Damariscotta, MEB$55,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute Portland, MEC$50,000paidPROGRAMS IN LINOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS202543219349101709
2025Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County Bristol, MEB$35,000paidHEATING OIL AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE202543219349101709
2025Fowa Animal Rescue Inc Wayne, NJD$30,000paidSUPPORT OF VETERINARY PROGRAM202543219349101709
2025Midcoast Humane Society Brunswick, MEC$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Stepping Stone Housing Inc Damariscotta, MEB$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Central Lincoln County Adult & Community Education Damariscotta, MEU$12,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Good Shepard Food Bank Auburn, MED$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Chip Inc New Harbor, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Bloomfield, CTB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Darrowby Farm Sanctuary Jefferson, MEB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Hubbard Animal Santuary Newtown, CTU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025A Life Line Smyrna Center, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Hearty Roots Damariscotta, MEB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025The Lincoln Home Newcastle, MEB$10,000paidRESIDENTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND202543219349101709
2025Lincoln County Dental Inc Damariscotta, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Skidompha Library Association Damariscotta, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Coastal Kids Preschool Damariscotta, MEB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Mobius Inc Damariscotta, MEB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Lincoln Health Damariscotta, MED$10,000paidSUPPORT OF THE HOSPITAL202543219349101709
2025Service Dog Strong Denmark, MEB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Healthy Lincoln County Damariscotta, MEU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Carpenter's Boat Shop Pemaquid, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Mission Working Dogs Oxford, MEB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Caring for Kids in Bristol New Harbor, MED$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Helping Hands Round Pond, FLU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Rutherford Library Association South Bristol, MEB$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2025Healthy Kids Damariscotta, MED$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202543219349101709
2024Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service Damariscotta, MEB$343,845paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024South Bristol Elementary School South Bristol, MEU$103,000paidSUPPORT OF SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMS202423199349103397
2024Lincoln Academy Newcastle, MEB$100,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT202423199349103397
2024Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute Portland, MEC$50,000paidPROGRAMS IN LINOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS202423199349103397
2024A Life Line Smyrna Center, MEC$42,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County Bristol, MEB$35,000paidHEATING OIL AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE202423199349103397
2024Fowa Animal Rescue Inc Wayne, NJD$30,000paidSUPPORT OF VETERINARY PROGRAM202423199349103397
2024Hubbard Animal Santuary Newtown, CTU$30,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Central Lincoln County Adult & Community Education Damariscotta, MEU$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Service Dog Strong Denmark, MEB$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Stepping Stone Housing Inc Damariscotta, MEB$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Mission Working Dogs Oxford, MEB$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Midcoast Humane Society Brunswick, MEC$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Bloomfield, CTB$15,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Coastal Kids Preschool Damariscotta, MEB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Mobius Inc Damariscotta, MEB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Lincoln Health Damariscotta, MED$10,000paidSUPPORT OF THE HOSPITAL202423199349103397
2024Housing Resources for Youth Topsham, MEB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024The Lincoln Home Newcastle, MEB$10,000paidRESIDENTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND202423199349103397
2024Skidompha Library Association Damariscotta, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Chip Inc New Harbor, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Good Shepard Food Bank Auburn, MED$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024The Carpenter's Boatshop Bailey Island, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Healthy Lincoln County Damariscotta, MEU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Lincoln County Dental Inc Damariscotta, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024New Hope Women's Shelter Solon, MEU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF NEW HOPE WOMEN'S SHELTER202423199349103397
2024Damariscotta Newcastle Lions Club Foundation Damariscotta, MEU$7,500paidSUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION202423199349103397
2024Caring for Kids in Bristol New Harbor, MED$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Elder Care Network of Lincoln County Damariscotta, MEU$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT202423199349103397
2024Healthy Kids Damariscotta, MED$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2024Rutherford Library Association South Bristol, MEB$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202423199349103397
2023Town of South Bristol Maine South Bristol, MEU$110,000paidELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS202332199349100063
2023Lincoln Academy Newcastle, MEB$100,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT202332199349100063
2023Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute Portland, MEC$50,000paidPROGRAMS IN LINOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS202332199349100063
2023Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service Damariscotta, MEB$50,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County Bristol, MEB$35,000paidHEATING OIL AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE202332199349100063
2023Mobius Inc Damariscotta, MEB$30,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Fowa Animal Rescue Inc Wayne, NJD$30,000paidSUPPORT OF VETERINARY PROGRAM202332199349100063
2023Service Dog Strong Denmark, MEB$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Skidompha Library Association Damariscotta, MEC$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Lincoln Health Damariscotta, MED$25,000paidSUPPORT OF THE HOSPITAL202332199349100063
2023Central Lincoln County Adult & Community Education Damariscotta, MEU$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023A Life Line Smyrna Center, MEC$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust Damariscotta, MEB$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Midcoast Humane Society Brunswick, MEC$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Coastal Kids Preschool Damariscotta, MEB$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Elder Care Network of Lincoln County Damariscotta, MEU$20,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT202332199349100063
2023Carpenter's Boat Shop Pemaquid, MEC$15,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023The Lincoln Home Newcastle, MEB$10,000paidRESIDENTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND202332199349100063
2023Good Shepard Food Bank Auburn, MED$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Chip Inc New Harbor, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Lincoln County Historical Association Wiscasset, MEB$10,000paidEDUCATIONAL OUTREACH202332199349100063
2023New Hope Women's Shelter Solon, MEU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF NEW HOPE WOMEN'S SHELTER202332199349100063
2023Healthy Kids Damariscotta, MED$9,476paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Central Lincoln County YMCA Damariscotta, MEU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Rutherford Library Association South Bristol, MEB$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023Caring for Kids in Bristol New Harbor, MED$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202332199349100063
2023United Way of Midcoast Maine Bath, MEC$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT OF CAMPAIGN202332199349100063
2022Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute Portland, MEC$300,000paidPROGRAMS IN LINOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS202232229349100308
2022Lincoln Academy Newcastle, MEB$105,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT202232229349100308
2022Town of South Bristol Maine South Bristol, MEU$93,550paidELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS202232229349100308
2022Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service Damariscotta, MEB$50,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County Bristol, MEB$35,000paidHEATING OIL AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE202232229349100308
2022Coastal Kids Preschool Damariscotta, MEB$30,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022Skidompha Library Association Damariscotta, MEC$28,998paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022Fowa Animal Rescue Inc Wayne, NJD$25,000paidSUPPORT OF VETERINARY PROGRAM202232229349100308
2022Central Lincoln County Adult & Community Education Damariscotta, MEU$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust Damariscotta, MEB$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022The Carpenter's Boatshop Bailey Island, MEC$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022Rutherford Library Association South Bristol, MEB$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022Elder Care Network of Lincoln County Damariscotta, MEU$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT202232229349100308
2022Midcoast Humane Society Brunswick, MEC$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022Mobius Inc Damariscotta, MEB$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022New Hope Women's Shelter Solon, MEU$15,000paidSUPPORT OF NEW HOPE WOMEN'S SHELTER202232229349100308
2022Caring for Kids in Bristol New Harbor, MED$15,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022Lincoln Health Damariscotta, MED$15,000paidSUPPORT OF THE HOSPITAL202232229349100308
2022The Lincoln Home Newcastle, MEB$15,000paidRESIDENTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND202232229349100308
2022Lincoln County Historical Association Wiscasset, MEB$12,000paidEDUCATIONAL OUTREACH202232229349100308
2022Healthy Kids Damariscotta, MED$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022Chip Inc New Harbor, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022New Harbor Food Pantry New Harbor, MEU$7,500paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202232229349100308
2022Rsu #1 Education Foundation Bath, MEB$5,000paidODYSSEY OF THE MIND SUPPORT202232229349100308
2022Union Church of South Bristol South Bristol, MEU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF SHELVES FOR SHARING PROGRAM202232229349100308
2022Second Congregational Church-Ecumenical Food Pantry Newcastle, MEU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY202232229349100308
2021Lincoln Academy Newcastle, MEB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT202103059349100605
2021Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute Portland, MEC$50,000paidPROGRAMS IN LINOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS202103059349100605
2021Town of South Bristol Maine South Bristol, MEU$50,000paidELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS202103059349100605
2021Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service Damariscotta, MEB$35,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202103059349100605
2021Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County Bristol, MEB$35,000paidHEATING OIL AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE202103059349100605
2021Coastal Kids Preschool Damariscotta, MEB$30,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202103059349100605
2021Central Lincoln County Adult & Community Education Damariscotta, MEU$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202103059349100605
2021Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust Damariscotta, MEB$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202103059349100605
2021The Carpenter's Boatshop Bailey Island, MEC$25,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202103059349100605
2021Fowa Animal Rescue Inc Wayne, NJD$25,000paidSUPPORT OF VETERINARY PROGRAM202103059349100605
2021Mobius Inc Damariscotta, MEB$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202103059349100605
2021Skidompha Library Association Damariscotta, MEC$20,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202103059349100605
2021Lincoln Health Damariscotta, MED$15,000paidSUPPORT OF THE HOSPITAL202103059349100605
2021Lincoln County Animal Shelter Edgecomb, MEU$15,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202103059349100605
2021The Lincoln Home Newcastle, MEB$15,000paidRESIDENTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND202103059349100605
2021Elder Care Network of Lincoln County Damariscotta, MEU$15,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT202103059349100605
2021New Hope Women's Shelter Solon, MEU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF NEW HOPE WOMEN'S SHELTER202103059349100605
2021Lincoln County Historical Association Wiscasset, MEB$10,000paidEDUCATIONAL OUTREACH202103059349100605
2021Chip Inc New Harbor, MEC$10,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202103059349100605
2021South Bristol Union Church South Bristol, MEU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF THE SHELVES FOR SHARING PROGRAM202103059349100605
2021New Harbor Food Pantry New Harbor, MEU$5,000paidSUPPORT OF OPERATIONS202103059349100605

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
990PF20252025-06-30not stated2024v5.2202543219349101709
990PF20242024-06-30not stated2023v5.1202423199349103397
990PF20232023-06-30not stated2022v5.0202332199349100063
990PF20222022-06-30not stated2021v4.2202232229349100308
990PF20212021-06-30not stated2020v4.1202103059349100605

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