See Maine giving figures by income bracket.

News Articles and Data Reports.

This file gives some quick facts about where Maine ranks in giving and generosity in the Nation, as well as amount of assets and grants made by foundations.

This article identifies how the states economic and social context can influience giving. It seeks to explain overall state giving trends, not individual giving behavior.

Summary data on Maine nonprofits and their economic impact.  Published in 2008 by the Maine Association of Nonprofits and the Maine Community Foundation.  Click here for the report.

Top 50 Foundations by Asset that are located in the State of Maine. This data is from the Foundation Center.

Top 50 Foundation by Giving that are located in the State of Maine. This data is from the Foundation Center.

This summary compiled by the Foundation Center offers a snapshot look of foundations in Maine.

This file gives some quick facts on charitable bequests made through estates over $1,500,000 in Maine in year 2004. (data from the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers)

This file shows ranking for Maine vs. U.S. average for bequests.

This report is the first in a series of studies sponsored by the Boston Foundation that will focus on the  practice of philanthropy in our region.

This report covers a description of the differences found in charitable giving between New England states (considered together) and states in eight other regions of the U.S. It also reports preliminary findings from an econometric model that seeks to explain the differences based on characteristics shared by donors in New England compared with characteristics of donors elsewhere.

Quick Facts on Regional Charitable Giving Trends and Drivers

This presentation summarizes and updates information pertinent to characterizing the regional nature of the New England foundation enterprise from a longer report “Foundation Giving in the New England Region,” sponsored by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation and published in 2003.

A report sponsored by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation in cooperation with the Maine Philanthropy Center, Associated Grant Makers and the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.

A working paper on how to create a better future

A look into the world of Nonprofits trying to manage in a for-profit world.

This file has a breakdown of all 50 states and where they rank in generosity. This file includes all Individual Tax Payers who itemize in 2003.

A Final Report to Congress in June, 2005 from a panel convened by Independent Sector recommending more than 120 actions to be taken by charitable organizations, by Congress, and by the Internal Revenue Service, to strengthen the sector’s transparency, governance, and accountability.

This short briefing paper from New Ventures in Philanthropy introduces trends and data showing how the face of philanthropy is changing.

This file gives some quick facts on charitable bequests made through estates over $1,000,000 Nationally in year 2003. (data from the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers)