We are currently accepting Arts Program grant applications until March 11th.

Who We Are & What We Do


We’re a private philanthropic foundation working to provide people in Maine with meaningful connections to the arts and the natural environment. By expanding access to these experiences, we hope to inspire people to sustain arts and environmental resources for future generations. Through grantmaking, convening, and resource sharing, we help organizations — especially those supporting rural areas and underresourced communities — build their capacity and efficiently achieve their goals.
A scene from a theater production with five actors dressed in brightly colored clothes holding hand drums and mallets with a bigger than life puppet behind them.

Our commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable Maine underlines everything we do.

Portland Ovations’ Production of Wabanaki Stories.

Photo credit: Katie Day

How We Do It


We strive to build trusting relationships with grantees, community leaders, government leaders, and like-minded funders across Maine, learning from individuals and organizations locally and beyond. We also support and participate in initiatives that educate the public about the importance of the arts, environmental protection, and inclusive, equitable practices.
A closeup of the side of a barn with a quilt patterned board hanging on the wall. The pattern consists of geometric shapes in various shades of blue.

(Right) Photo credit: Teens to Trails

(Left) Blueberry Pie Barn Quilt at the Masterman Blueberry Farm

Photo credit: High Peaks Creative Council

View from the perspective of a kayaker on a river or small lake with four canoes ahead of them.

(Left) Blueberry Pie Barn Quilt at the Masterman Blueberry Farm

Photo credit: High Peaks Creative Council

(Right) Photo credit: Teens to Trails

In working to achieve our mission, we are:

ACCESSIBLE

We value everyone’s time and believe transparency is fundamental to building trusting relationships, so we strive to make our grantmaking and decision-making processes clear and easily accessible.

CURIOUS

We listen to our grantees so we can learn from them and respond to their needs, and we actively engage with nonprofit, philanthropic, and private and public sector leaders across Maine.

FORWARD-THINKING

We’re willing to take risks to innovate and adopt new ways of working to enhance our collective quality of life today and in the future.

THOUGHTFUL

We’re diligent in our approach to funding, ensuring that we reach residents and communities most in need of improved access, opportunity, and resources.