Elsie & William Viles Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 22-3089641

Foundation Overview

Based in Augusta, ME, Elsie & William Viles Foundation has awarded 186 grants totaling $4,712,571 to organizations in Maine and Ohio. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $173,000, with a median award of $7,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,712,571
Total Assets
$21,150,642
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
46
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%

22 of 46 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Maine

99% of all grants are concentrated in Maine, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Maine, funding concentrates in Augusta (45%), Winthrop (6%), Gardiner (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+25%

Moderate 25% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (61%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Elsie & William Viles Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
7 Lakes Alliance Inc $6,000 Belgrade Lakes, ME, US Establish New Conservation Area 2024
Anchor Me Harbor $4,000 Windsor, ME, US Build Restroom, Renovate, And Create Management Space 2024
Augusta Boys And Girls Club $7,500 Augusta, ME, US Supplies For Teens To Build 30 Computers 2024
Augusta Food Bank $25,000 Augusta, ME, US Weekend Kidspack Program 2024
Augusta Symphony Orchestra $3,000 Augusta, ME, US Support Continued Program Growth 2024
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Kennebec Valley $5,000 Gardiner, ME, US Support Food Program For 3 Sites 2024
Camp Susan Curtis $6,000 Portland, ME, US Seven Camp Scholarships For Kennebec County Youth 2024
Chebeague Island Historical Society $5,000 Chebeague Island, ME, US Building Improvements 2024
Children's Center Early Intervention And Family Support $10,000 Augusta, ME, US Playground Maintenance And Enhancements 2024
City Of Augusta $20,200 Augusta, ME, US Payment In Lieu Of Taxes 2024
Coastal Kids Preschool $5,000 Damariscotta, ME, US Backpack Explorers Project 2024
Cony High School $64,977 Augusta, ME, US Scholarship Support 2024
Eastern Area Agency On Aging $2,000 Bangor, ME, US Purchase Pet Food For Furry Friends Program 2024
Foundation For Maine's Community Colleges $24,000 South Portland, ME, US 16 Scholarships At Kennebec Valley Cc 2024
Friends Of Baxter State Park $5,000 Belfast, ME, US Support 2 Youth Programs 2024
Friends Of The Kennebec River Rail Trail $7,500 Augusta, ME, US Engineering Assessment 2024
Gardiner Library Association $5,000 Gardiner, ME, US Fix Parking Lot Issues Caused By Water Flow 2024
Gateway Milbridge Theatre And Community Arts Center $1,500 Milbridge, ME, US Program Support 2024
Hallowell Food Bank $3,200 Hallowell, ME, US Thanksgiving Baskets To 70 Individuals 2024
Hubbard Free Library $8,500 Hallowell, ME, US Update And Expand Children's Sections 2024
Kennebec Historical Society $5,000 Augusta, ME, US Support For Public Programs 2024
Kennebec Land Trust $15,000 Winthrop, ME, US Accessible Trail/parking Area 2024
Kennebec Valley Humane Society $159,800 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2024
Kennebec Youth Symphony $1,000 Augusta, ME, US Mentors, Ringers, And Advertising 2024
Lincoln County Historical Association $2,000 Wiscasset, ME, US Install Uv Shades To Protect Collections /Interior 2024
Literacy Volunteers Of Kennebec $4,000 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2024
Maine Boys To Men $2,500 Portland, ME, US Reducing Sexism And Violence 2024
Maine Chapter Of The American Chestnut Foundation $4,000 Winterport, ME, US Produce Interpretive Signs For 30 Sites 2024
Maine State Museum $79,900 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2024
Maine State Music Theatre $2,000 Brunswick, ME, US Discounted Student Tickets 2024
Mainegeneral Health $159,800 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2024
Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited $5,000 Brunswick, ME, US Remove Buckfield Dam 2024
Neighbors Driving Neighbors $4,000 Mount Vernon, ME, US Recruit, On-board, Train Ed And New Drivers 2024
Peace Ridge Sanctuary $4,000 Brooks, ME, US Operating Funds For Dog Rescue, Rehab, And Adoption 2024
Pineland Suzuki School $2,000 Manchester, ME, US General Operating Support 2024
Quoddy Tides Foundation (Dba Tides Institute) $3,000 Eastport, ME, US Establish Park At Meeting House 2024
Responsible Pet Care Of Oxford Hills Inc $1,500 Norway, ME, US General Operating Support 2024
Rooted In Trees $5,000 Chardon, OH, US Combat Emerald Ash Bore 2024
South Parish Congregational Church $79,900 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2024
Sportsman's Alliance Of Maine Inc $4,000 Augusta, ME, US Resurface Fishing Platforms And Bridges 2024
Viles Arboretum $79,900 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2024
Vision Hallowell $1,423 Hallowell, ME, US Traffic Signage And Markings 2024
Volunteers Of America (Fbo Northern New England) $3,000 Brunswick, ME, US Funds For Food Pantry, Project Supplies, Community Meals 2024
Winthrop Food Pantry $7,500 Winthrop, ME, US Add Items To And Sustain Kidspak Program 2024
Winthrop Public Library Foundation $4,000 Winthrop, ME, US Summer Children's Program 2024
Ymca State Of Maine $2,500 Winthrop, ME, US Camp Scholarship Support 2024
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation $5,000 Fort Kent, ME, US Youth On The Allagash Program 2023
Arnold Expedition Historical Society $12,000 Woolwich, ME, US Building Permanent Historical Displays 2023
Augusta Food Bank $22,000 Augusta, ME, US Weekend Kidspack Program 2023
Children's Center Early Intervention And Family Support $10,000 Augusta, ME, US Videoconferencing Equipment 2023
City Of Augusta $19,100 Augusta, ME, US Payment In Lieu Of Taxes 2023
Coda Chorus $3,000 Winthrop, ME, US Skill Workshops To Improve Vocals 2023
Cony High School $52,750 Augusta, ME, US Scholarship Support 2023
Foundation For Maine's Community Colleges $24,000 South Portland, ME, US Scholarship At Kennebec Valley Cc 2023
Friends Of Baxter State Park $7,500 Belfast, ME, US Deliver & Improve Youth Programming 2023
Hallowell Food Bank $3,000 Hallowell, ME, US Thanksgiving Baskets To 65 Individuals 2023
Humane Society Of Waterville $10,000 Waterville, ME, US Trap, Neuter, Release Feral Cats 2023
Johnson Hall Inc $5,000 Gardiner, ME, US Marquee 2023
Kennebec Historical Society $11,325 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Kennebec Valley Humane Society $150,600 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Kennebec Youth Symphony $2,500 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Literacy Volunteers Of Greater Augusta Inc $4,800 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Maine State Museum $75,300 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Mainegeneral Health - Cancer Care $25,000 Augusta, ME, US Cancer Care Addition 2023
Mainegeneral Health $150,600 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Neighbors Driving Neighbors $4,999 Mount Vernon, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
North Manchester Meeting House $2,350 Manchester, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Penquis Cap Inc $3,000 Bangor, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
South Parish Congregational Church $75,300 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Spectrum Generations $10,000 Augusta, ME, US Repurpose Room For Packing Meals On Wheels 2023
Sportsman's Alliance Of Maine $3,500 Augusta, ME, US Archery Equipment 2023
The Susan L Curtis Foundation $7,500 Portland, ME, US Scholarships 2023
Theatre At Monmouth $14,000 Monmouth, ME, US Building Upgrades 2023
Turner Public Library $1,350 Turner, ME, US Supplies And Equipment 2023
Vaughan Woods And Historic Homestead $20,000 Hallowell, ME, US Trailhead Parking Improvements 2023
Viles Arboretum $77,800 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation $5,000 Fort Kent, ME, US Youth On The Allagash Program 2023
Arnold Expedition Historical Society $12,000 Woolwich, ME, US Building Permanent Historical Displays 2023
Augusta Food Bank $22,000 Augusta, ME, US Weekend Kidspack Program 2023
Children's Center Early Intervention And Family Support $10,000 Augusta, ME, US Videoconferencing Equipment 2023
City Of Augusta $19,100 Augusta, ME, US Payment In Lieu Of Taxes 2023
Coda Chorus $3,000 Winthrop, ME, US Skill Workshops To Improve Vocals 2023
Cony High School $52,750 Augusta, ME, US Scholarship Support 2023
Foundation For Maine's Community Colleges $24,000 South Portland, ME, US Scholarship At Kennebec Valley Cc 2023
Friends Of Baxter State Park $7,500 Belfast, ME, US Deliver & Improve Youth Programming 2023
Hallowell Food Bank $3,000 Hallowell, ME, US Thanksgiving Baskets To 65 Individuals 2023
Humane Society Of Waterville $10,000 Waterville, ME, US Trap, Neuter, Release Feral Cats 2023
Johnson Hall Inc $5,000 Gardiner, ME, US Marquee 2023
Kennebec Historical Society $11,325 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Kennebec Valley Humane Society $150,600 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Kennebec Youth Symphony $2,500 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Literacy Volunteers Of Greater Augusta Inc $4,800 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Maine State Museum $75,300 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Mainegeneral Health - Cancer Care $25,000 Augusta, ME, US Cancer Care Addition 2023
Mainegeneral Health $150,600 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Neighbors Driving Neighbors $4,999 Mount Vernon, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
North Manchester Meeting House $2,350 Manchester, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Penquis Cap Inc $3,000 Bangor, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
South Parish Congregational Church $75,300 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Spectrum Generations $10,000 Augusta, ME, US Repurpose Room For Packing Meals On Wheels 2023
Sportsman's Alliance Of Maine $3,500 Augusta, ME, US Archery Equipment 2023
The Susan L Curtis Foundation $7,500 Portland, ME, US Scholarships 2023
Theatre At Monmouth $14,000 Monmouth, ME, US Building Upgrades 2023
Turner Public Library $1,350 Turner, ME, US Supplies And Equipment 2023
Vaughan Woods And Historic Homestead $20,000 Hallowell, ME, US Trailhead Parking Improvements 2023
Viles Arboretum $77,800 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2023
Augusta Food Bank $20,000 Augusta, ME, US Weekend Kidspack Program 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Kennebec Valley $15,000 Gardiner, ME, US Make Up For Non-reimbursed Meals 2022
Camp Kita $2,500 North Berwick, ME, US Bereavement Camp For Children 2022
Central Maine Area Agency On Aging Fbo Spectrum Generations $12,500 Augusta, ME, US Dining Room Expansion Furniture 2022
City Of Augusta $18,300 Augusta, ME, US Payment In Lieu Of Taxes 2022
Coda Chorus $4,800 Winthrop, ME, US General Operating Support 2022
Cony High School $60,715 Augusta, ME, US Scholarship Support 2022
Foundation For Maine's Community Colleges $24,000 South Portland, ME, US Scholarship At Kennebec Valley Cc 2022
Friends Of Baxter State Park $5,000 Belfast, ME, US Deliver & Improve Youth Programming 2022
Gardiner Library Association $3,500 Gardiner, ME, US Restoration Of Entrance Garden 2022
Greater Augusta Back To School Program $2,500 Augusta, ME, US Supplies 2022
Hallowell Food Bank $2,000 Hallowell, ME, US Operating Support And Replacement Of Freezers 2022
Hardy Girls Healthy Women $4,000 Waterville, ME, US High School Girl Retreats 2022
Kennebec Historical Society $10,500 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2022
Kennebec Valley Humane Society $173,000 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2022
Literacy Volunteers Of Greater Augusta Inc $4,900 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2022
Maine State Museum $74,000 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2022
Maine State Music Theatre $3,000 Brunswick, ME, US Funding For 2 Young Adult Performances 2022
Mainegeneral Health $163,000 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2022
Midcoast Literacy $1,000 Bath, ME, US Rea Together Tutors 2022
Penquis Cap Inc $2,000 Bangor, ME, US General Operating Support 2022
Pine Tree Society $10,000 Bath, ME, US Overnight Summer Camp 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,500 Portland, ME, US 250 Comfort/care Nights 2022
South Parish Congregational Church $74,000 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2022
Sportsman's Alliance Of Maine $3,500 Augusta, ME, US Archery Equipment 2022
Viles Arboretum $81,500 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2022
Volunteers Of America $4,000 Brunswick, ME, US Food For Seniors 2022
Wild Seed Project $1,500 Portland, ME, US Program At Chelsea School 2022
Winthrop Public Library Foundation $3,500 Winthrop, ME, US Summer Reading Program 2022
Ymca State Of Maine $10,000 Winthrop, ME, US Facility Upgrades 2022
Augusta Boys And Girls Club $25,000 Augusta, ME, US Matching Funds For Capital Campaign 2021
Augusta Downtown Alliance $10,000 Augusta, ME, US Monument In Mill Park, Augusta, Recognizing Life Of Martha Ballard 2021
Augusta Food Bank $18,000 Augusta, ME, US Weekend Kidspack Program 2021
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Kennebec Valley $15,000 Gardiner, ME, US Purchasing Classroom Manipulatives & Educational Equipment 2021
Children's Center Early Intervention And Family Support $15,000 Augusta, ME, US Complete Campaign To Fund Expansion & Renovation 2021
City Of Augusta $18,300 Augusta, ME, US Payment In Lieu Of Taxes 2021
Cony High School $52,250 Augusta, ME, US Scholarship Support 2021
Foundation For Maine's Community Colleges $24,000 South Portland, ME, US Scholarship At Kennebec Valley Cc 2021
Friends Of Baxter State Park $5,000 Belfast, ME, US Deliver & Improve Youth Programming 2021
Friends Of Cobbossee Watershed District $2,500 East Winthrop, ME, US Funding For Watershed Science Program 2021
Kennebec Valley Family Dentistry $20,000 Augusta, ME, US Dental Equipment For Expanded Clinic 2021
Kennebec Valley Humane Society $139,600 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2021
Lincoln County Historical Association $1,000 Wiscasset, ME, US General Operating Support 2021
Literacy Volunteers Of Greater Augusta Inc $5,000 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2021
Maine Center For Coastal Fisheries $7,500 Stonington, ME, US Program Expenses For Project-based Learning "theme #1, Gear Testing" 2021
Maine State Museum $69,800 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2021
Maine State Music Theatre $4,400 Brunswick, ME, US Funding For 2 Young Adult Performances 2021
Maine State Society For The Protection Of Animals $5,000 South Windham, ME, US Repair Roof Of The Horse Barn Hayloft 2021
Mainegeneral Health $139,600 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2021
Peace Ridge Sanctuary $5,000 Brooks, ME, US Medical Barn Supporting 4 Shelter Locations 2021
Pineland Suzuki School $7,758 Manchester, ME, US Donation Of A Steinway Piano, The Cost To Move The Piano, And A Cash Contribution For Scholarships. 2021
South Parish Congregational Church $69,800 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2021
Sportsman's Alliance Of Maine $4,500 Augusta, ME, US Material And Labor To Build 3 Ada Compliant Ramps 2021
Viles Arboretum $69,800 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2021
Winthrop Historical Society $8,000 Winthrop, ME, US Building Updates & Repairs 2021
Women For Health Rural Living $1,500 Milbridge, ME, US Support Children's Educational Funding 2021
Augusta Food Bank $15,000 Augusta, ME, US Purchase Food 2020
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Kennebec Valley $25,000 Gardiner, ME, US Capital Campaign For New Facility 2020
Children's Center Earely Intervention And Family Support $25,000 Augusta, ME, US Expansion 2020
City Of Augusta $18,300 Augusta, ME, US Payment In Lieu Of Taxes 2020
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Inc $5,000 Boothbay, ME, US General Operating Support 2020
Cony High School $70,000 Augusta, ME, US Scholarship Support 2020
Daughters Of The American Revolution $1,200 Manchester, ME, US Plaques 2020
Foundation For Maine's Community Colleges $21,000 South Portland, ME, US Scholarship At Kennebec Valley Cc 2020
Friends Of Baxter State Park $5,000 Belfast, ME, US General Operating Support 2020
Humane Society Of Waterville $5,000 Waterville, ME, US Angel Foster Program 2020
Kennebec Historical Society $8,000 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2020
Kennebec Valley Humane Society $126,400 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2020
Kennebec Youth Symphony $3,000 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2020
Lifeflight Foundation $5,000 Camden, ME, US New Helicopter 2020
Maine State Museum $63,200 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2020
Mainegeneral Health $126,400 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2020
Mid-coast Health Net $2,000 Rockland, ME, US Supplies For Dental Care 2020
Nature Conservancy Maine $5,000 Brunswick, ME, US General Operating Support 2020
Peace Ridge Sanctuary $5,000 Brooks, ME, US New Building 2020
Pineland Suzuki School $3,000 Manchester, ME, US Scholarship For Music Lessons 2020
South Parish Congregational Church $63,200 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2020
Victoria Mansion $10,000 Portland, ME, US Restoration Work 2020
Viles Arboretum $63,200 Augusta, ME, US General Operating Support 2020
Winthrop Historical Society $12,000 Winthrop, ME, US Building Repairs 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 22-3089641
Website http://www.elsieandwilliamvilesfoundation.org
Address 71 STONE ST Augusta, ME 04330-5222

Key People (8)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Elsie & William Viles Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Paul R Abbey
Director William N Lund
Director Warren E Winslow Jr
Director Charles W Hays
Executive Director (Start 6/2025) Sharon Murray

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.