Margaret Chase Smith Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Portland, Maine · EIN 01-0388680
- Maine
- Portland
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Maine
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $18KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 4Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $18MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
Margaret Chase Smith Library - The Library opened in 1982 and encompasses the archival and library collections, memorabilia and residence of Senator Margaret Chase Smith. The Library has a three fold mission of serving as an archive, as a museum and as an educational and public policy center. It is recognized as one of the premier Congressional libraries in the United States. Since the founding of the Library, the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation has provided financial support of the Library via funding to Northwood University. In 2011, the Foundation purchased the Library's collections and real estate from Northwood University and now directly operates the Library through an operating contract with the University of Maine.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| School Trip Fund and Teacher Worksh | $7.7K | 2025 |
| Essay Contest | $4K | 2025 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | $3.5K | 2025 |
| Ada E Leeke Research Fellowship | $3K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (4 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.