Es & Mj Mayer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 01-0367057
Foundation Overview
Based in Hallowell, ME, Es & Mj Mayer Foundation has awarded 200 grants totaling $70,402 to organizations in Massachusetts, Maine and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $7,500, with a median award of $100.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 10 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
46% of grants are awarded in Maine, with additional funding distributed across 17 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Maine, funding concentrates in Augusta (46%), Portland (18%), Auburn (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 39% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Es & Mj Mayer Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Common Foundation | $5,075 | Amherst, MA, US | Annual Support | 2024 |
| Temple Beth El | $125 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2024 |
| Aclu-me Foundation | $500 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2024 |
| Hallowell Foundation | $200 | Auburn, ME, US | Annual Support | 2024 |
| Uma Senior College | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2024 |
| Safe | $100 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2024 |
| National Wildlife Fed | $215 | Harlan, IA, US | Annual Support | 2024 |
| Am Found For Suicide | $200 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2024 |
| The Food Bank | $200 | Hatfield, MA, US | Annual Support | 2024 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | $200 | Auburn, ME, US | Annual Support | 2024 |
| The Common Foundation | $1,380 | Amherst, MA, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Temple Beth El | $550 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Reproductive Health Access | $100 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Clean Coalition | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $100 | Kanab, UT, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Nami | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| National Wildlife Fed | $75 | Harlan, IA, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Am Found For Suicide | $100 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| The Food Bank | $100 | Hatfield, MA, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | $200 | Auburn, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Preble Street | $250 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Consumers For Affordable Health Car | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Hubbard Free Library | $100 | Hallowell, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Aclu-me Foundation | $100 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Holocaust Human Rights Center | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Bread Of Life Ministries | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Kennebec Valley Ymca | $200 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Franklin Land Trust | $100 | Shelburne Falls, MA, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Mogga | $100 | Thorndike, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | $100 | Edgecomb, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Teal For Ovarian Cancer | $100 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $100 | Oakland, CA, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Safe | $100 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Bravehearts | $100 | Harvard, IL, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Global Giving | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Music For Autism | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Support | 2023 |
| The Common Foundation | $5,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Temple Beth El | $550 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Mofga | $100 | Thorndike, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Clean Coalition | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $100 | Kanab, UT, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Nami | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| National Wildlife Fed | $75 | Harlan, IA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Am Found For Suicide | $100 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| The Food Bank | $100 | Hatfield, MA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | $200 | Auburn, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Preble Street | $250 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Consumers For Affordable Health Car | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Hubbard Free Library | $100 | Hallowell, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Aclu-me Foundation | $100 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Holocaust Human Rights Center | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Bread Of Life Ministries | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Kennebec Valley Ymca | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Franklin Land Trust | $100 | Shelburne Falls, MA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| The Common Foundation | $5,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Temple Beth El | $550 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Mofga | $100 | Thorndike, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Clean Coalition | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $100 | Kanab, UT, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Nami | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| National Wildlife Fed | $75 | Harlan, IA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Am Found For Suicide | $100 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| The Food Bank | $100 | Hatfield, MA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | $200 | Auburn, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Preble Street | $250 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Consumers For Affordable Health Car | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Hubbard Free Library | $100 | Hallowell, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Aclu-me Foundation | $100 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Holocaust Human Rights Center | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Bread Of Life Ministries | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Kennebec Valley Ymca | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Franklin Land Trust | $100 | Shelburne Falls, MA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| The Common Foundation | $5,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Temple Beth El | $550 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Mofga | $100 | Thorndike, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Clean Coalition | $100 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $100 | Kanab, UT, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Nami | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| National Wildlife Fed | $75 | Harlan, IA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Am Found For Suicide | $100 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| The Food Bank | $100 | Hatfield, MA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | $200 | Auburn, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Preble Street | $250 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Consumers For Affordable Health Car | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Hubbard Free Library | $100 | Hallowell, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Aclu-me Foundation | $100 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Holocaust Human Rights Center | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Bread Of Life Ministries | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Kennebec Valley Ymca | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Franklin Land Trust | $100 | Shelburne Falls, MA, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Center | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| Franklin Land Trust | $150 | Shelburne Falls, MA, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| Hhrc Maine | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | $100 | Belfast, ME, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| Neighborhood Funders Group | $100 | Oakland, CA, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| Safe Inc | $100 | Haleton, PA, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| Saint Jude Children's Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| Santa Monica High School | $100 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| The Common Foundation | $2,500 | Amherst, MA, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts | $150 | Hatfield, MA, US | Annual Support | 2021 |
| The Common Foundation | $5,010 | Amherst, MA, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Saint Jude Children's Hospital | $75 | Memphis, TN, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank | $250 | Auburn, ME, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Temple Beth El | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $75 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Community Energy Fund | $100 | Bristol, ME, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $175 | Hagarstown, MD, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Us Pirg Education Fund | $100 | Denver, CO, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Kennebec Land Trust | $100 | Winthrop, ME, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Coalition For The Homeless | $100 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Arts Council Of Princeton | $26 | Princeton, NJ, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles | $75 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| The Jed Foundation | $175 | Boston, MA, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | $175 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Unicef | $100 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Earth Justice | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Western Massachuesetts | $100 | Hatfield, MA, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Pledgereg | $50 | Easthampton, MA, US | Annual Support | 2020 |
| Bread Of Life Ministries | $200 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| The Common Foundation | $5,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Augusta Food Bank | $200 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Mac Rowing | $50 | Marina Del Rey, CA, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Sheepscot Valley Chorus | $25 | Newcastle, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Kennebec Valley Ymca | $200 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Consumers For Affordable Health Care | $150 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | $175 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Maine Initiatives | $100 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Americans United For Separation Of Church & State | $125 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Maine Center For Public Interest Reporting (mcpir) | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Hebrew Free Burial Association | $50 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Capital Area New Mainers Project | $250 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Compassion And Choices | $100 | Portland, OR, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Holocaust Human Rights Center Of Maine | $200 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Pali High School Deca | $100 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Science Friday | $50 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Teens To Trails | $100 | Brunswick, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Als Assocation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $75 | Boone, IA, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Cancer Connection | $35 | Northhampton, MA, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Disability Rights Maine | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Mental Health Association Of Nyc | $75 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $75 | Arlington, VA, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| American Friends Of Megen David Odum | $136 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Finca International | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Franklin Land Trust | $100 | Shelburne Falls, MA, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Gardiner Library Association | $25 | Gardiner, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Greater Berks Food Bank | $100 | Reading, PA, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| International Rescue Committee | $100 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Obama Foundation | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Safemaine | $100 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Santa Monica Softball | $100 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| Spectrum Generations | $100 | Hallowell, ME, US | Annual Support | 2018 |
| The Common Foundation | $5,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Maine General Health | $100 | Waterville, ME, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Augusta Food Bank | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Sheepscot Valley Chorus | $50 | Newcastle, ME, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Southeast High School | $100 | Bradenton, FL, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Whitefield Historical Society | $100 | Whitefield, ME, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Hebrew Free Burial Association | $100 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Temple Beth El | $25 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $250 | Montgomery, AL, US | Annual Support | 2017 |
| Bread Of Life Ministries | $150 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| The Common Foundation | $7,500 | Amherst, MA, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Maine General Health | $200 | Waterville, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Augusta Food Bank | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine Mt Sinai | $250 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Mac Rowing | $100 | Marina Del Rey, CA, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Sheepscot Valley Chorus | $50 | Newcastle, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Maine Organic Farmers And Gardeners Association (mofga) | $200 | Unity, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Kennebec Valley Ymca | $250 | Readfield, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| The Mount Sinai Health System | $250 | New York, NY, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Library Friends Of Oak Bluffs | $100 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| University Of Maine At Augusta | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Society For Science & The Public | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $50 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | $50 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Saint Jude Children's Hospital | $50 | Memphis, TN, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Consumers For Affordable Health Care | $200 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Consumer Reports | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Brooklyn Bird Club | $50 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Small Woodland Owners Association Of Maine (swoam) | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Children's Center | $100 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Maine | $100 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Maine Justice Foundation | $100 | Hallowell, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center (sfcapc) | $50 | San Francisco, CA, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Pet Adoption | $50 | Augusta, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Maine Initiatives | $100 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| American Council For Judaism | $50 | Atlanta, GA, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | $75 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Americans United For Separation Of Church & State | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center (splc) | $50 | Montgomery, AL, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Network | $250 | Portland, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank | $100 | Auburn, ME, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
| Maine Center For Public Interest Reporting (mcpir) | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Annual Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Es & Mj Mayer Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 01-0367057 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 32 BEECH ST Hallowell, ME 04347-1531 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Es & Mj Mayer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Barbara Mayer |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Jennifer M Acker |
| Director | Christopher J Mayer |
Forms 990-PF
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