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Private foundation · Portland, ME · EIN 010498551John T Gorman Foundation
✓ Latest filing reports an application path
What an applicant should know first
Application path
Reported in the filing
Use the filing instructions below, then confirm the current process.
Reported deadline
Not applicable, as the majority of grants are by invitation.
Historical filing information; verify directly with the foundation.
Typical reported grant
$7,500–$132,900
Median $20,250 in the latest filing.
Typical grant
$7,500–$132,900
median $20,250
Giving (latest FY)
$7,535,759
154 grants · FY2024
Assets
$223,518,154
gives nationally
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How to apply — from the foundation's own filing
Application form & materials: We generally do not fund unsolicited proposals; however, organizations are welcome to contact us with ideas that are aligned with our strategic focus. Please contact info@jtgfoundation.org with a brief description of your proposal, including the issue you are seeking to address, approach (including rationale), and cost of implementation.
Deadlines: Not applicable, as the majority of grants are by invitation.
Restrictions: The John T. Gorman Foundation invests in comprehensive strategies and initiatives that seek to improve the well-being and resiliency of Maine children by ensuring that they and their caregivers have the tools and supports needed to be successful. The bulk of our investments are invitation-only to grantees that have demonstrated a capacity for whole-family or two-generation approaches to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and improve child and family wellbeing in five key areas: education, social capital, physical/mental health, wealth and assets, and employment navigation and support
Contact: Jennifer Beck · 200 Middle Street Suite 804, Portland, ME, 04101 · 2075186784
This is historical public-record information, not a current invitation or guarantee. Confirm the process, deadline, and eligibility directly with the foundation before applying.
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Public Schools · Lewiston, ME | Academic and social-emotional support programs | $345,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Bangor · Bangor, ME | Moving Families Forward; behavioral health support | $316,000 |
| MaineHealth · Portland, ME | Child and family health and support services; health care development | $310,000 |
| Bangor Housing Development Corporation · Bangor, ME | Moving Families Forward; youth academic and career exporation; community events | $297,000 |
| The Root Cellar · Portland, ME | Expanding physical space; provide general support | $275,000 |
| Mercy Hospital · Brewer, ME | McAuley Residences; general support; professional development | $263,000 |
| Maine Cancer Foundation · Falmouth, ME | To support the John T. Gorman Cancer Fund; transportation costs | $250,000 |
| Yale University - School of Public Health · New Haven, CT | Yale's Elevate Policy Lab | $63,600 |
| York County Community Action Corporation · Sanford, ME | For information about how organizations are using Two-Gen and Whole Family approaches | $10,000 |
| Youth and Family Outreach · Portland, ME | To support childcare access for families residing at Frances Warde in Portland | $40,000 |
Frequently asked about John T Gorman Foundation
Does John T Gorman Foundation accept grant applications?
Its FY2024 IRS filing does not mark giving as limited to preselected recipients and reports an application path. Filing information is historical, so confirm current eligibility directly with the foundation.
How do I apply to John T Gorman Foundation?
The FY2024 filing reports: We generally do not fund unsolicited proposals; however, organizations are welcome to contact us with ideas that are aligned with our strategic focus. Please contact info@jtgfoundation.org with a brief description of your proposal, including the issue you are seeking to address, approach (including rationale), and cost of implementation.
What is the John T Gorman Foundation grant application deadline?
The FY2024 filing reports: Not applicable, as the majority of grants are by invitation.
How much does John T Gorman Foundation typically award?
Its FY2024 filing shows a typical grant range of $7,500–$132,900 and a median grant of $20,250. These are historical reported grants, not a promised future award.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2024 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.