Sun Journal photo One year ago, the darkest tragedy in Maine’s history shook the foundation of our state’s tightknit community when 18 people were killed and dozens wounded by a gunman on Oct. 25, 2023, in Lewiston. MaineCF, along with countless nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals and government agencies, rallied to support Lewiston and those impacted. […]

MaineCF welcomes four dynamic members to its Board of Directors. Their skills and expertise will help the foundation realize its bold new vision.

Click, slide or tap to view more financial details. Hover over the statistics to pause auto-rotation.  A Diversified Portfolio The goal of the Maine Community Foundation’s investment program is to preserve and enhance the real value of assets over time. To accomplish this goal, the community foundation employs a globally diversified asset allocation and utilizes […]

Christopher Winstead has volunteered for MaineCF grantmaking committees for 12 years, first as an Equity Fund advisor and now as a Penobscot County advisor. As deputy executive director of workforce training at Maine Community College System, he sees potential for thriving communities in all corners of the state. Ashley Conti photo It might be hard […]

A mother works on a resume and job application at Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston. The organization addresses the needs of underserved people by bridging critical service gaps. MaineCF’s Black, Indigenous and People of Color Fund in 2024 awarded the organization $20,000 to support its comprehensive services that provide food, diapers, shelter, medical care, mental […]