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John T Gorman Foundation Grants

Private foundation · EIN 01-0498551 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

Total grants paid
$7.5M
Grants reported
154
Typical grant
$20.3K
Future commitments

Reported commitments not yet paid.

Not reported

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Contact
Jennifer Beck
Deadlines
Not applicable, as the majority of grants are by invitation.
Application 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.
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 supports. Grants are made predominantly to 501(c)(3) public charities and government-affiliated entities.
Original filing text
Contact
Jennifer Beck
Address
200 Middle Street Suite 804 Portland, ME, 04101
Phone
2075186784
Deadlines
Not applicable, as the majority of grants are by invitation.
Application 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.
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 supports. Grants are made predominantly to 501(c)(3) public charities and government-affiliated entities.

Reported organization name: John T Gorman Foundation

Where John T Gorman Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

Historical awards reported to the IRS. These are examples of past giving, not open opportunities.

Lewiston Public Schools

Lewiston, ME

$345KTax year 2024

Grant purpose

Academic and social-emotional support programs

Boys and Girls Club of Bangor

Bangor, ME

$316KTax year 2024

Grant purpose

Moving Families Forward; behavioral health support

MaineHealth

Portland, ME

$310KTax year 2024

Grant purpose

Child and family health and support services; health care development

Bangor Housing Development Corporation

Bangor, ME

$297KTax year 2024

Grant purpose

Moving Families Forward; youth academic and career exporation; community events

The Root Cellar

Portland, ME

$275KTax year 2024

Grant purpose

Expanding physical space; provide general support

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About this data

Figures are aggregated from John T Gorman Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF filing on ProPublica. Raw e-file archive (ZIP) — a large IRS yearly archive download.

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