Kennebec County

Kennebec River from Hallowell by Paul VanDerWerf/Flickr

Background

The Kennebec County Fund was established in 2018. The purpose of the fund is to support nonprofit organizations and projects that serve Kennebec 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 Kennebec County Committee is made up of leaders who live and/or work in Kennebec County. These advisors serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, review proposals, recommend grant awards, and help build philanthropic resources in the region.

The Kennebec County Committee awards grants from the Kennebec 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 Kennebec County.

How MaineCF serves Kennebec County

Assets: The foundation holds more than $5.3 million in assets dedicated to Kennebec County, including donor-advised funds, designated funds to support specific organizations, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds.

Scholarships: The foundation holds scholarship funds for Kennebec County students.

Agency funds: The foundation manages more than $3.8 million in charitable long-term funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations throughout Kennebec County.

Why support the Kennebec County Fund?

It's a 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