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Funders to approach for Mainely Character

Portland, Maine$71k revenue6 funders on file

Our mission is to recognize and reward Maine high school seniors of exceptional character. Since 2001 we have awarded 115 educational scholarships totaling $447,500. Our scholarships are awarded based on an applicant's character. We do not consider academic achievement, athletic prowess, musical ability, artistic talent or financial need. Four aspects of student's character are considered when making an award. Courage: Persisting through difficulty, distress, or fear in order to achieve something important. Integrity: Being truthful and trustworthy to oneself and others. Responsibility: Conveying an attitude of commitment and conviction. Concern: Demonstrating compassion and caring attitude towards others, and helping them achieve their best. Mainely Character awarded fourteen $5,000 scholarships in 2025 and plans to award fourteen $5000 scholarships in 2026. Some scholarship payments are deferred to subsequent semesters at the request of scholarship…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$9k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 40$1k$3k$10k$30kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
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Last two years (2023–24)$0from 0 new funders

Half the value is in your top 11 funders, of 150

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  1. 1Onion FoundationGives in Maine (299 of 339)Similar grantees: Wayfinder Schools ($9k/yr), Atlantic Harmonies Youth Choirs Inc ($8k/yr)1 in 38$8k
  2. 2Bangor Savings Bank FoundationGives in Maine (278 of 410)Similar grantees: Wayfinder Schools ($7k/yr), Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine ($3k/yr), Honor Flight Maine Inc ($5k/yr)1 in 35$4k
  3. 3Davis Family FoundationGives in Maine (273 of 310)Similar grantees: Wayfinder Schools ($10k/yr), North Yarmouth Academy ($19k/yr)1 in 52$14k

147 more funders on the list for Mainely Character

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