Hancock County
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The Bubbles in Acadia National Park by Domenico Convertini/Flickr
Background
The Hancock County Fund was established in 2003. The purpose of the fund is to support nonprofit organizations and projects that serve Hancock County. This fund is a permanent, grantmaking resource that grows through contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations. These partners share our commitment to strengthen Maine communities and increase charitable resources for all.
The Hancock County Committee is made up of leaders who live and/or work in Hancock County. These advisors serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, review proposals, recommend grant awards, and help build philanthropic resources in the region.
The Hancock County Committee awards grants from the Hancock County Fund and other related funds through the Community Building Grant Program. They make recommendations to fund proposals that meet the grant program criteria and have the greatest potential for positive impact on the quality of life in Hancock County.
How MaineCF serves Hancock County
Assets: The foundation holds more than $90.9 million in assets dedicated to Hancock County, including donor-advised funds, designated funds to support specific organizations, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds.
Scholarships: The foundation holds scholarship funds for Hancock County students.
Agency funds: The foundation manages $10.9 million in charitable long-term funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations throughout Hancock County.
Why support the Hancock County Fund?
- It's permanent fund to help strengthen communities
- Grants support a broad spectrum of nonprofits, including arts, education, environment, economic development, and human services
- Local volunteer advisors award grants
- Pooled charitable gifts increase the impact
- The fund is invested for growth
Partner with us and give a gift today!
Join the other Friends of Maine who have included the Hancock County Fund in their will.
To learn more, contact Community Partner Tracey Hair.
Hancock County Grantmaking Committee
Bob Allen, Deer Isle
Kelley Columber, Blue Hill
Traya Huff, Bar Harbor
Misha Mytar, Bar Harbor
Steve Schley, Sorrento
Sally Stone, Brooksville
Bonnie Tai, Hulls Cove
Josh Tripp, Bucksport
Adele Ursone, Sedgwick