Member Listing: Nonprofits

Portland/Cumberland County

Women

Arts and Culture

Mission:

Alison Chase/Performance is a dance/ theater company dedicated to the development of dramatic forms of physical expression by breaking down the barriers between traditionally separate arts of dance, theater and performance art. We believe new work creates new audiences.

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

E Boothbay, ME 04544

United States

Phone:

(207) 315-2567 ext. 112

Email:

dwilson@bigelow.org

Website:

https://www.bigelow.org/

Areas of Interest:

Environment and Animals

Science and Technology

Sustainability

Mission:

Our mission is to investigate the microbial drivers of global ocean processes through basic and applied research, education, and enterprise. What we are learning will be essential to the conservation and responsible use of the ocean and the many valuable services it provides.

Geographic Focus:

Bridgton Academy

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Bridgton, ME 04057

United States

Phone:

(207) 647-3322

Website:

http://www.bridgtonacademy.org/

Areas of Interest:

Mission:

To educate young men for the rigors of college and beyond in a unique, one-year postgraduate setting.

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https://www.campbeechcliff.org/

Camp Beech Cliff

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Mount Desert, ME 04660

United States

Phone:

(207) 244-0365

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Portland/Cumberland County

Mission:

Camp Beech Cliff enriches the lives of people of all ages through its summer camps, year-round outdoor education, and recreation programs inspiring personal growth, connections among people, and an appreciation of the natural world.

Geographic Focus:

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Brunswick, ME 04011

United States

Phone:

(207) 882-7552

Website:

http://www.ceimaine.org

Mission:

To help create economically and environmentally healthy communities in which all people, especially those with low incomes, can reach their potential.

Geographic Focus:

Southern Maine

The Ecology School

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Saco, ME 04072

United States

Phone:

(207) 283-9951

Website:

http://www.theecologyschool.org/

Areas of Interest:

Environment and Animals

Health

Community Development

Sustainability

Agriculture/Food

Mission:

Foster stewardship for the earth by teaching the science of ecology and the practice of sustainability

Geographic Focus:

New England

http://www.ferrybeach.org/

Ferry Beach Park Assocation

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Saco, ME 04072

United States

Phone:

(207) 282-4489

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Environment and Animals

Religion

Community Development

Mission:

Ferry Beach is a retreat and conference center on the beach in Saco, Maine, providing opportunities for individuals, families and organizations to awaken the human spirit.

Geographic Focus:

The Iris Network

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Portland, ME 04102

United States

Phone:

(207) 774-6273

Website:

http://www.theiris.org

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Mission:

To help people who are blind or visually impaired to attain independence and community integration.

Geographic Focus:

http://www.kennebechistorical.org/

Kennebec Historical Society

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Augusta, ME 04332

United States

Phone:

(207) 622-7718

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Aging

Communications/Media

Historical Activities

Mission:

The purpose of the Kennebec Historical Society shall be to promote the study of the history of Kennebec County, the formation of collections of appropriate materials, and the dissemination of knowledge concerning this history.

Geographic Focus:

Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Augusta, ME 04330

United States

Phone:

(207) 626-3230

Email:

rkermishallen@mmsa.org

Website:

http://mmsa.org/

Areas of Interest:

Science and Technology

Mission:

To enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for the purpose of raising student aspirations and achievement, so that all students will connect with and become proficient in these content areas.

Geographic Focus:

New England

Maine's First Ship

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Bath, ME 04530

United States

Phone:

(207) 443-4242

Website:

http://www.mfship.org

Areas of Interest:

http://www.portlandmuseum.org

Community Development

Science and Technology

Arts and Culture

Mission:

Maine's First Ship will build and operate a 51'6" reconstruction of the pinnance "Virginia" to promote an understanding and appreciation of Maine's shipbuilding heritage and general history of this area and its people. We will offer a range of educational programs, centered on historic ship design, construction, operation and maintenance skills designed to promote interest and participation in our local history and community. We will engage students of all ages in the "hands on history" reconstruction and operation of "Virginia" on the river and coast of Maine.

Geographic Focus:

Portland Museum of Art

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Portland, ME 04101

United States

Phone:

(207) 775-6148

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Arts and Culture

Mission:

The Portland Museum of Art strives to engage audiences in a dialogue about the relevance of art and culture to our everyday lives and is committed to the stewardship and growth of the collection.

Geographic Focus:

University of New England

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Biddeford, ME 04005

United States

Phone:

(207) 283-0171

Website:

http://www.une.edu

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Mission:

The University of New England provides students with a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service.

Geographic Focus:

New England