Knox County

Sailing near Owls Head, by Bob Travis/Flickr

Background

The Knox County Fund was established in 1993. The purpose of the fund is to support nonprofit organizations and projects that serve Knox 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 Knox County Committee is made up of leaders who live and/or work in Knox County. These advisors serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, review proposals, recommend grant awards, and help build philanthropic resources in the region.

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

How MaineCF serves Knox County

Assets: The foundation holds more than $27.4 million in assets dedicated to Knox County, including donor-advised funds, designated funds to support specific organizations, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds.

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

Agency funds: The foundation manages more than $12.2 million in charitable long-term funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations throughout Knox County.

Why support the Knox 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

Partner with us and give a gift today!

Join the other Friends of Maine who have included the Knox County Fund in their will.

To learn more about the fund, contact Community Partner Lane Sturtevant.

Knox County Grantmaking Committee

Joelle Albury, Rockland

Maggi Blue, Warren

Sandy Cox, Camden

Jessie Davis, Rockland

Mike Felton, St. George

Ken Gardiner, Camden

Julia Maher, Owls Head

Elaine Ng, Hope

Cyndi Prince, Camden

Heather Wyman, Appleton

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This video celebrates the organizations, volunteers, and donors who support MaineCF's work in Knox County.

Recent Grants

Community Building Grant Program