Helen R Coe Trust | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 01-0351827

Foundation Overview

Based in Fryeburg, ME, Helen R Coe Trust has awarded 189 grants totaling $1,197,710 to organizations in Maine, New Hampshire and 5 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $700 to $12,000, with a median award of $7,600.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,197,710
Total Assets
$2,996,007
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,600

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$7,000
% No Significant Change
-1% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 22%

5 of 23 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Maine

81% of all grants are concentrated in Maine, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Maine, funding concentrates in Lovell (39%), Orono (16%), Portland (16%).

Funding Trajectory
+51%

Strong 51% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (69%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Helen R Coe Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Fryeburg Rescue $8,215 Fryeburg, ME, US Funding For Local Emergency Rescue Squad Radio System 2024
Kennebec Girl Scouts Council $2,000 Bridgton, ME, US Support Of Youth Program Costs 2024
Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library $1,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Maintenance 2024
Lovell Brick Church For The Performing Arts $8,215 Lovell, ME, US Local Theater Renovation And Equipment 2024
Lovell Historical Society $8,215 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Historical Society Property Maintenance 2024
Lovell Recreation Department $12,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Program Transportation Costs 2024
Lovell United Church $8,215 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Church Community Kitchen Improvements 2024
Maine Electrical Institute $3,500 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Jordan Dutton 2024
New Suncook Pta $3,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Alternative Learning Program Costs 2024
New Suncook School $4,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2024
Paul Smith College $9,000 Paul Smiths, NY, US Scholarship - Jade Blood 2024
Sunshine Backpack Food Program $4,000 Brownfield, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Food Program 2024
Thomas College $1,000 Waterville, ME, US Scholarship - Caleb Michlon 2024
University Of Maine $10,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Courtney Dutton 2024
University Of Maine $9,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - William Fitzgerald 2024
University Of Maine $9,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Shelby Purslow 2024
University Of Southern Maine $9,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Alanna Nataluk 2024
University Of Southern Maine $4,079 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Caleigh Crowe 2024
Maine Maritime Academy $9,000 Castine, ME, US Scholarship - Austin Dorner 2024
Thomas College $7,000 Waterville, ME, US Scholarship - Caleb Miklon 2024
University Of Maine - Augusta $5,308 Augusta, ME, US Scholarship - Kaitlynn Tibbetts 2024
Sweden Food Pantry $1,000 Sweden, ME, US Support Of Local Food Pantry 2024
University Of Massachusetts - Dartmouth $2,500 Dartmouth, MA, US Scholarship - Haden Fox 2024
Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library $4,701 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Programs 2023
Emmanuel College $9,000 Boston, MA, US Scholarship - Julia Vitella 2023
Fryeburg Rescue $8,400 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad Equipment Purchase 2023
Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library $1,200 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Books, Materials, And Technology 2023
Lovell Brick Church For The Performing Arts $5,718 Lovell, ME, US Local Theater Renovation And Equipment 2023
Lovell Historical Society $10,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Historical Society Building Renovations And Equipment 2023
Lovell Recreation Department $10,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Skiing Program And Summer Camp Scholarships 2023
New Suncook School $4,533 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Schoolground Improvements 2023
Paul Smith College $9,000 Paul Smiths, NY, US Scholarship - Jade Blood 2023
Sunshine Backpack Food Program $4,500 Brownfield, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Food Program 2023
University Of Maine $9,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Shelby Purslow 2023
University Of Maine $9,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Elias Mahan 2023
University Of Southern Maine $11,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Alanna Nataluk 2023
University Of Southern Maine $10,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Patrick Fitzgerald 2023
University Of Southern Maine $9,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Caleigh Crowe 2023
Thomas College $8,000 Waterville, ME, US Scholarship - Caleb Michlon 2023
University Of Southern Maine $4,915 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - William Fitzgerald 2023
Saco Valley Fire Dept $3,000 North Fryeburg, ME, US Local Fire Department Pump Station Purchase 2023
Ancient Free And Accepted Masons Of Maine $6,200 Lovell, ME, US Kitchen Equipment For Community Dinners 2023
Kennebec Girl Scous Council $700 Bridgton, ME, US Youth Program Costs 2023
Maine Electrical Institute $1,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Patrick Fitzgerald 2023
United Ambulance Service $1,000 Lewiston, ME, US Firefighting Course Scholarship - Delanie Lowe 2023
Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library $4,701 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Programs 2023
Emmanuel College $9,000 Boston, MA, US Scholarship - Julia Vitella 2023
Fryeburg Rescue $8,400 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad Equipment Purchase 2023
Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library $1,200 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Books, Materials, And Technology 2023
Lovell Brick Church For The Performing Arts $5,718 Lovell, ME, US Local Theater Renovation And Equipment 2023
Lovell Historical Society $10,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Historical Society Building Renovations And Equipment 2023
Lovell Recreation Department $10,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Skiing Program And Summer Camp Scholarships 2023
New Suncook School $4,533 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Schoolground Improvements 2023
Paul Smith College $9,000 Paul Smiths, NY, US Scholarship - Jade Blood 2023
Sunshine Backpack Food Program $4,500 Brownfield, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Food Program 2023
University Of Maine $9,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Shelby Purslow 2023
University Of Maine $9,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Elias Mahan 2023
University Of Southern Maine $11,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Alanna Nataluk 2023
University Of Southern Maine $10,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Patrick Fitzgerald 2023
University Of Southern Maine $9,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Caleigh Crowe 2023
Thomas College $8,000 Waterville, ME, US Scholarship - Caleb Michlon 2023
University Of Southern Maine $4,915 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - William Fitzgerald 2023
Saco Valley Fire Dept $3,000 North Fryeburg, ME, US Local Fire Department Pump Station Purchase 2023
Ancient Free And Accepted Masons Of Maine $6,200 Lovell, ME, US Kitchen Equipment For Community Dinners 2023
Kennebec Girl Scous Council $700 Bridgton, ME, US Youth Program Costs 2023
Maine Electrical Institute $1,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Patrick Fitzgerald 2023
United Ambulance Service $1,000 Lewiston, ME, US Firefighting Course Scholarship - Delanie Lowe 2023
Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library $5,250 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Programs 2022
Community Giving Tree Foundation $3,000 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Program For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2022
Fryeburg Rescue $7,000 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad 2022
Lovell Brick Church For The Performing Arts $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Performing Arts Center 2022
Lovell Historical Society $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Historical Programs 2022
Lovell Recreation Department $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Recreation Programs 2022
Lovell United Church $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Church Community Programs 2022
New Suncook Pta $2,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2022
New Suncook School $1,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2022
Sunshine Backpack Food Program $4,000 Brownfield, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Food Program 2022
University Of Maine $10,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Alanna Nataluk 2022
University Of Maine $8,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Shelby Purslow 2022
University Of Southern Maine $8,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Caileigh Crowe 2022
University Of Southern Maine $8,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Patrick Fitzgerald 2022
University Of Southern Maine $5,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Jilian Lindgren 2022
Emmanuel College $8,000 Boston, MA, US Scholarship - Julia Vitella 2022
Savannah College Of Art And Design $8,000 Savannah, GA, US Scholarship - Brody Mcgrath 2022
Paul Smith College $8,000 Paul Smiths, NY, US Scholarship - Jade Blood 2022
University Of Maine $8,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Elias Mahan 2022
University Of Maine $8,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Jillian Lindgren 2022
University Of Maine $12,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Courtney Dutton 2022
Stoneham Rescue $2,000 Stoneham, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad 2022
Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library $1,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Literacy Programs 2022
Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library $5,250 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Programs 2022
Community Giving Tree Foundation $3,000 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Program For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2022
Fryeburg Rescue $7,000 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad 2022
Lovell Brick Church For The Performing Arts $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Performing Arts Center 2022
Lovell Historical Society $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Historical Programs 2022
Lovell Recreation Department $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Recreation Programs 2022
Lovell United Church $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Church Community Programs 2022
New Suncook Pta $2,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2022
New Suncook School $1,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2022
Sunshine Backpack Food Program $4,000 Brownfield, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Food Program 2022
University Of Maine $10,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Alanna Nataluk 2022
University Of Maine $8,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Shelby Purslow 2022
University Of Southern Maine $8,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Caileigh Crowe 2022
University Of Southern Maine $8,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Patrick Fitzgerald 2022
University Of Southern Maine $5,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Jilian Lindgren 2022
Emmanuel College $8,000 Boston, MA, US Scholarship - Julia Vitella 2022
Savannah College Of Art And Design $8,000 Savannah, GA, US Scholarship - Brody Mcgrath 2022
Paul Smith College $8,000 Paul Smiths, NY, US Scholarship - Jade Blood 2022
University Of Maine $8,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Elias Mahan 2022
University Of Maine $8,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Jillian Lindgren 2022
University Of Maine $12,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Courtney Dutton 2022
Stoneham Rescue $2,000 Stoneham, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad 2022
Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library $1,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Literacy Programs 2022
Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library $5,250 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Programs 2022
Community Giving Tree Foundation $3,000 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Program For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2022
Fryeburg Rescue $7,000 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad 2022
Lovell Brick Church For The Performing Arts $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Performing Arts Center 2022
Lovell Historical Society $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Historical Programs 2022
Lovell Recreation Department $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Recreation Programs 2022
Lovell United Church $9,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Church Community Programs 2022
New Suncook Pta $2,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2022
New Suncook School $1,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2022
Sunshine Backpack Food Program $4,000 Brownfield, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Food Program 2022
University Of Maine $10,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Alanna Nataluk 2022
University Of Maine $8,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Shelby Purslow 2022
University Of Southern Maine $8,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Caileigh Crowe 2022
University Of Southern Maine $8,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Patrick Fitzgerald 2022
University Of Southern Maine $5,000 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Jilian Lindgren 2022
Emmanuel College $8,000 Boston, MA, US Scholarship - Julia Vitella 2022
Savannah College Of Art And Design $8,000 Savannah, GA, US Scholarship - Brody Mcgrath 2022
Paul Smith College $8,000 Paul Smiths, NY, US Scholarship - Jade Blood 2022
University Of Maine $8,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Elias Mahan 2022
University Of Maine $8,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Jillian Lindgren 2022
University Of Maine $12,000 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Courtney Dutton 2022
Stoneham Rescue $2,000 Stoneham, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad 2022
Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library $1,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Literacy Programs 2022
Bowdoin College $6,020 Brunswick, ME, US Scholarship - Emily Grzyb 2021
Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library $6,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Programs 2021
Community Giving Tree Foundation $3,000 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Program For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2021
Fryeburg Rescue $10,770 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad 2021
Great Bay Community College $8,500 Portsmouth, NH, US Scholarship - Bridget Fahey 2021
Lovell United Church $3,033 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Church Community Programs 2021
Lovell Historical Society $11,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Historical Programs 2021
Lovell Recreation Department $6,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Recreation Programs 2021
New Suncook School $4,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2021
New Suncook School $2,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2021
Fryeburg Academy $10,000 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local High School Programs 2021
Lovell Brick Church For The Performing Arts $4,600 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Performing Arts Center 2021
Sunshine Backpack Food Program $5,000 Brownfield, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Food Program 2021
University Of Maine $8,500 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Courtney Dutton 2021
White Mountain Community College $8,500 North Conway, NH, US Scholarship - Jaycob Lindgren 2021
National University Of Ireland $8,500 Galway, N/A, EI Scholarship - Nova Ambrose 2021
University Of Maine $8,500 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Elias Mahan 2021
University Of Maine $6,506 Orono, ME, US Scholarship - Bryce Micklon 2021
University Of Southern Maine $5,415 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Madeline Darling 2021
Emmanuel College $8,000 Boston, MA, US Scholarship - Julia Vitella 2020
Central Maine Community College $8,000 Auburn, ME, US Scholarship - Madeline Darling 2020
State University Of New York College Of Agriculture And Technology At Coble $8,000 Cobleskill, NY, US Scholarship - William Fitzgerald 2020
Rochester Institute Of Technology $8,000 Rochester, NY, US Scholarship - Nathaniel Perkins 2020
Simmons College $8,000 Boston, MA, US Scholarship - Emma Jo Armington 2020
Bowdoin College $6,600 Brunswick, ME, US Scholarship - Emily Grzyb 2020
Curry College $6,000 Milton, MA, US Scholarship - Laura Friedman 2020
Sarah Lawrence College $4,000 Bronxville, NY, US Scholarship - Madison Burke 2020
Great Bay Community College $3,000 Portsmouth, NH, US Scholarship - Bridget Fahey 2020
Lovell Historical Society $8,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Historical Programs 2020
New Suncook School $7,100 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2020
Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library $6,063 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Programs 2020
Fryeburg Rescue $5,000 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad 2020
Lovell Recreation Department $5,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Recreation Programs 2020
Sunshine Backpack Food Program $4,000 Brownfield, ME, US Support Of Local Youth Food Program 2020
Community Giving Tree Foundation $3,000 Fryeburg, ME, US Support Of Local Program For Economically Disadvantaged Children 2020
Dana Lewis Memorial Library $2,400 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Library Programs 2020
Stoneham Rescue Service $2,000 Stoneham, ME, US Support Of Local Emergency Rescue Squad 2020
New Suncook School $2,000 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Elementary School Programs 2020
Lovell Area Food Pantry $1,500 Lovell, ME, US Support Of Local Food Donation Programs 2020
Simmons College $7,600 Boston, MA, US Scholarship - Emma Jo 2018
Sarah Lawrence College $4,000 Bronxville, NY, US Scholarship - Madison Burke 2018
Maine College Of Art $7,600 Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Phoebe Crowe 2018
Colby Sawyer College $7,600 New London, NH, US Scholarship - Kaylin 2018
Southern Maine Community $4,722 South Portland, ME, US Scholarship - Bridget L 2018
Curry College $6,000 Milton, MA, US Scholarship - Laura 2018
American University $5,350 Washington, DC, US Scholarship - Elizabeth 2018
Bowdoin College $7,600 Brunswick, ME, US Scholarship - Emily Grzyb 2018
Stonehill College $7,600 North Easton, MA, US Scholarship - Trevor 2018
Babson College $7,600 Babson Park, MA, US Scholarship - Zachary 2018
Landmark College $7,600 Putney, VT, US Scholarship - Audrey 2018
Endicott College $7,600 Beverly, MA, US Scholarship - Nicole 2018
University Of Kings College $7,600 Halifax, NOVA SCOTIA, CA Scholarship - Adrianna M 2018
Clarkson University $3,000 Potsdam, NY, US Scholarship - Ashley A 2018

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Helen R Coe Trust as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 01-0351827
Website N/A
Address CO MICHAEL FRIEDMAN ESQ PO BOX Bridgton, ME 04009-0000

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Helen R Coe Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Member Jospeh Dorner
Member Linda Dunlea
Trustee Michael Friedman
Member Stan Tupaj

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.