Also known as: Elsie and William Viles Foundation · Viles Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 223089641) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
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In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Elsie & William Viles Foundation reported 44 grants totaling $856,100 to 44 organizations across 2 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $159,800 to Kennebec Valley Humane Society.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | Augusta, ME | $159,800 |
| MaineGeneral Health | Augusta, ME | $159,800 |
| Maine State Museum | Augusta, ME | $79,900 |
| South Parish Congregational Church | Augusta, ME | $79,900 |
| Viles Arboretum | Augusta, ME | $79,900 |
| Cony High School | Augusta, ME | $64,977 |
| Augusta Food Bank | Augusta, ME | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges | South Portland, ME | $24,000 |
| City of Augusta | Augusta, ME | $20,200 |
| Kennebec Land Trust | Winthrop, ME | $15,000 |
| Children's Center Early Intervention and Family Support | Augusta, ME | $10,000 |
| Hubbard Free Library | Hallowell, ME | $8,500 |
| Augusta Boys and Girls Club | Augusta, ME | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail | Augusta, ME | $7,500 |
| Winthrop Food Pantry | Winthrop, ME | $7,500 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance Inc | Belgrade Lakes, ME | $6,000 |
| Camp Susan Curtis | Portland, ME | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley | Gardiner, ME | $5,000 |
| Chebeague Island Historical Society | Chebeague Island, ME | $5,000 |
| Coastal Kids Preschool | Damariscotta, ME | $5,000 |
| Friends of Baxter State Park | Belfast, ME | $5,000 |
| Gardiner Library Association | Gardiner, ME | $5,000 |
| Kennebec Historical Society | Augusta, ME | $5,000 |
| Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited | Brunswick, ME | $5,000 |
| Rooted in Trees | Chardon, OH | $5,000 |
| Anchor ME Harbor | Windsor, ME | $4,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec | Augusta, ME | $4,000 |
| Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation | Winterport, ME | $4,000 |
| Neighbors Driving Neighbors | Mount Vernon, ME | $4,000 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | Brooks, ME | $4,000 |
| Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Inc | Augusta, ME | $4,000 |
| Winthrop Public Library Foundation | Winthrop, ME | $4,000 |
| Hallowell Food Bank | Hallowell, ME | $3,200 |
| Augusta Symphony Orchestra | Augusta, ME | $3,000 |
| Quoddy Tides Foundation (dba Tides Institute) | Eastport, ME | $3,000 |
| Volunteers of America (fbo Northern New England) | Brunswick, ME | $3,000 |
| Maine Boys to Men | Portland, ME | $2,500 |
| Eastern Area Agency on Aging | Bangor, ME | $2,000 |
| Lincoln County Historical Association | Wiscasset, ME | $2,000 |
| Maine State Music Theatre | Brunswick, ME | $2,000 |
| Pineland Suzuki School | Manchester, ME | $2,000 |
| Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills Inc | Norway, ME | $1,500 |
| Vision Hallowell | Hallowell, ME | $1,423 |
| Kennebec Youth Symphony | Augusta, ME | $1,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
