Waldo County

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Background

The Waldo County Fund was established in 1990. The purpose of the fund is to support nonprofit organizations and projects that serve Waldo 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 Waldo County Committee is made up of leaders who live and/or work in Waldo County. These advisors serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, review proposals, recommend grant awards, and help build philanthropic resources in the region.

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

How MaineCF serves Waldo County

Assets: The foundation holds more than $20.3 million in assets dedicated to Waldo County, including donor-advised funds, designated funds to support specific organizations, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds.

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

Agency funds: The foundation manages $14 million in charitable long-term funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations throughout Waldo County.

Why support the Waldo 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 Waldo County Fund in their will.

For more information about the fund, please contact Community Partner Lane Sturtevant.

Waldo County Committee

Breanna Pinkham Bebb, Northport

Chip Curry, Belfast

Matt Curtis, Unity

Mary Leaming, Unity

Zach Schmesser, Belfast

Polly Shyka, Freedom

 

 

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

Recent Grants

Community Building Grant Program