Elsie & William Viles Foundation C/O Mark L Johnston Treasurer
Historical funder research: IRS Form 990-PF filings from US private foundations, showing who funded what in past years. This is not a list of currently open grant calls, and we do not track open RFPs from private foundations. From public IRS Form 990-PF filings (latest on file for this funder: tax year 2024). Coverage: tax years 2019–2025. Freshness: the IRS releases these returns 1.5–2+ years after the tax year ends, so 2025 is still partial and a funder's newest grants may not appear yet. Last updated: November 14, 2026. Filings can contain errors, so confirm current priorities and deadlines with the funder before applying.
Year 2025 is still partial because many returns have not been filed or released yet. That is a freshness issue — coverage in our dataset is tax years 2019–2025.
Only 40.6% of this funder's organizational grants could be linked to an IRS cause code.
- Form & materials
- The application form, submission materials, and other application information can be found online at: https://www.elsieandwilliamvilesfoundation.org/Application/ To request funding, applicants should be prepared to submit a cover letter, proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and a proposal for the project or purpose which requires funding. Applicants may also be requested to provide budgets and reports regarding the use of any received funding.
- Deadlines
- Applications open April and are due by May. Recipients are notified in July.
- Restrictions
- The Foundation only provides funding for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes as are permitted to organizations exempt from federal income tax and described in section 501(c)(3) of the code, including without limitation, projects and organizations that: Preserve open spaces and conservation of forest lands; care for and protect animals; support children and education; and promote and preserve Maine History and culture.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose (as filed) | Amount | Tax yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainegeneral Health | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $159,800 | 2024 |
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $159,800 | 2024 |
| Viles Arboretum | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $79,900 | 2024 |
| South Parish Congregational Church | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $79,900 | 2024 |
| Maine State Museum | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $79,900 | 2024 |
| Cony High School | Augusta, ME | Scholarship support | $64,977 | 2024 |
| Augusta Food Bank | Augusta, ME | Weekend KidsPack Program | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges | South Portland, ME | 16 Scholarships at Kennebec Valley CC | $24,000 | 2024 |
| City of Augusta | Augusta, ME | Payment in lieu of taxes | $20,200 | 2024 |
| Kennebec Land Trust | Winthrop, ME | Accessible trail/parking area | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Children's Center Early Intervention and Family Support | Augusta, ME | Playground maintenance and enhancements | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Hubbard Free Library | Hallowell, ME | Update and expand children's sections | $8,500 | 2024 |
| Winthrop Food Pantry | Winthrop, ME | Add items to and sustain KidsPak Program | $7,500 | 2024 |
| Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail | Augusta, ME | Engineering assessment | $7,500 | 2024 |
| Augusta Boys and Girls Club | Augusta, ME | Supplies for teens to build 30 computers | $7,500 | 2024 |
| Camp Susan Curtis | Portland, ME | Seven camp scholarships for Kennebec county youth | $6,000 | 2024 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance Inc | Belgrade Lakes, ME | Establish new conservation area | $6,000 | 2024 |
| Rooted in Trees | Chardon, OH | Combat emerald ash bore | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited | Brunswick, ME | Remove Buckfield dam | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Kennebec Historical Society | Augusta, ME | Support for public programs | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Gardiner Library Association | Gardiner, ME | Fix parking lot issues caused by water flow | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Friends of Baxter State Park | Belfast, ME | Support 2 youth programs | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Coastal Kids Preschool | Damariscotta, ME | Backpack explorers project | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Chebeague Island Historical Society | Chebeague Island, ME | Building improvements | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley | Gardiner, ME | Support food program for 3 sites | $5,000 | 2024 |
Grants to individuals are counted but not named.
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