47 Devens St, Concord, MA 01742, United States work@harpswell.lat  ·  (856) 955-2754
U.S. Nonprofit Foundation · EIN 04-3474498

Supporting Education, Community Opportunity and Responsible Philanthropy

Harpswell Foundation is a Massachusetts-based U.S. nonprofit foundation located in Concord. The Foundation supports charitable giving, educational opportunity, community programs, nonprofit partnerships, civic engagement and public-benefit initiatives.

The Foundation promotes stewardship, accountability, access, service and mission-aligned support for communities, nonprofit organizations, students, families, donors and public-interest partners.

Grant Information Contact the Foundation

Foundation Office

Organization: Harpswell Foundation

Nonprofit Status: U.S. Nonprofit Foundation

Federal EIN:

EIN: 04-3474498

Entity Number: 071827296

Address:
47 Devens St
Concord, MA 01742
United States

Email: work@harpswell.lat

Phone: (856) 955-2754

Concord, MA Foundation Location
Education Program Priority
Community Benefit Core Purpose
Transparency Governance Standard
Foundation Mission

Education, Opportunity, Service and Public Benefit

The Foundation exists to support charitable, educational, civic and community-oriented initiatives that strengthen opportunity, improve access, encourage responsible philanthropy and advance long-term public benefit.

Charitable Stewardship

Harpswell Foundation supports nonprofit and public-benefit initiatives that address community needs, provide practical assistance, strengthen charitable service and encourage responsible use of philanthropic resources.

Educational Opportunity

The Foundation encourages learning, scholarship readiness, leadership development, mentoring, enrichment, literacy, research, civic education and access to educational resources.

Community Impact

The Foundation promotes projects that improve quality of life, support families, expand educational access, strengthen nonprofit partners and build durable civic value.

Foundation Programs

Charitable Areas of Support

The Foundation may support mission-aligned organizations, projects and initiatives within the following charitable, educational and community focus areas.

01

Education & Learning

Support for scholarships, academic enrichment, mentoring, literacy, educational access, leadership training and lifelong learning programs.

02

Community Grants

Funding for qualifying nonprofit, civic, cultural, charitable and community-based projects aligned with public-benefit outcomes.

03

Family & Youth Support

Programs that help families, students, young people and vulnerable community members access resources, guidance and practical assistance.

04

Nonprofit Capacity

Support for nonprofit planning, governance, technology, administration, compliance, resource development and institutional sustainability.

05

Civic & Cultural Programs

Initiatives involving civic participation, arts, culture, local heritage, community events, public spaces and shared educational resources.

06

Partnership Development

Collaboration with schools, nonprofits, civic organizations, donors, volunteers, businesses and public-interest partners serving communities.

Impact

Measuring Community and Public Benefit

Harpswell Foundation aims to ensure charitable support is directed toward clear outcomes, responsible resource use, sustainable partnerships and measurable public benefit.

Access

Expanding access to education, charitable resources and community opportunity.

Stewardship

Managing nonprofit resources responsibly, ethically and transparently.

Partnership

Working with aligned organizations to improve reach, capacity and outcomes.

Service

Supporting charitable initiatives that respond to genuine community needs.

Grantmaking

Funding Inquiries & Review Process

Harpswell Foundation considers charitable support for eligible nonprofit organizations and mission-aligned educational, civic, cultural, community and public-benefit programs.

Grant Eligibility

Applicants should be nonprofit, charitable, educational, civic, cultural, community-service or public-benefit organizations with a clear mission, responsible leadership and documented program purpose.

Priority may be given to initiatives with defined outcomes, realistic budgets, responsible governance, community relevance and measurable impact.

Application Review

Grant inquiries are reviewed for mission alignment, charitable purpose, organizational capacity, budget reasonableness, governance, compliance considerations and expected public benefit.

Submission of an inquiry does not guarantee funding. The Foundation may request additional documentation before making a determination.

Review Steps

How Funding Requests Are Reviewed

1. Initial Inquiry

Organizations may submit a concise inquiry describing the applicant, charitable purpose, program need, requested support, service area and primary contact.

2. Mission Alignment Review

The Foundation evaluates whether the request aligns with charitable, educational, civic, community-service or public-benefit priorities.

3. Documentation Request

Additional materials may be requested, including budgets, program plans, leadership information, tax-status documentation, governance materials and outcome measures.

4. Decision & Stewardship

Approved requests may proceed to funding administration, reporting expectations, stewardship review and ongoing communication regarding program outcomes.

Compliance & Ethics

Responsible, Ethical and Accessible Practice

Responsible administration is central to foundation activity. Programs involving donors, applicants, grantees, volunteers, beneficiaries, financial information or personal data should be managed with appropriate confidentiality, documentation, oversight and ethical review.

The Foundation encourages accessible communication, fair review processes, fraud prevention, conflict-of-interest awareness, privacy protection and prompt reporting of governance or compliance concerns.

E

Ethical Conduct

Foundation representatives, volunteers, donors and partners are expected to act with honesty, care, confidentiality and accountability.

A

Accessibility

Programs and communications should be designed to reduce barriers and support inclusive participation wherever practical.

P

Privacy

Donor, applicant, volunteer, grantee and partner information should be collected and used only for appropriate foundation purposes.

Governance & Transparency

Policies Common to U.S. Foundation Websites

The Foundation’s website includes governance, grants, privacy, donor care, conflict-of-interest controls, nondiscrimination, complaints, fundraising standards and responsible financial administration.

B

Board Oversight

Foundation activity is guided by responsible oversight, documented decisions, financial controls, mission alignment and public-benefit purpose.

F

Financial Stewardship

Donations, grants and resources should be managed prudently, transparently and consistently with the Foundation’s charitable objectives.

C

Conflict of Interest

Trustees, officers, staff, volunteers and partners should disclose actual or potential conflicts so decisions remain fair and credible.

N

Nondiscrimination

Programs should be administered without unlawful discrimination and with reasonable attention to dignity, inclusion and equal access.

D

Donor Care

Donors should receive clear information about giving, intended use of funds, recognition preferences and communication expectations.

R

Records & Reporting

Grant records, donor records, board minutes, financial information and impact summaries should be maintained securely and appropriately.

Support the Foundation

Giving, Volunteering and Partnership

Support from individuals, families, businesses, civic groups, nonprofits, volunteers and donors helps Harpswell Foundation expand charitable service, educational access, community support and public-benefit programming.

D

Donate

Donations may support charitable grants, educational opportunity, nonprofit partnerships, civic initiatives and community-centered public benefit.

V

Volunteer

Volunteers may support events, outreach, administrative activity, community service, donor engagement and partner projects, subject to suitability.

P

Partner With Us

Nonprofits, schools, civic organizations, businesses and community groups can work with the Foundation on aligned charitable initiatives.

Foundation Details

Registered Nonprofit Information

HF

Organization Name: Harpswell Foundation

U.S. Federal Employer Identification Number: 04-3474498

Entity Number: 071827296

Organization Type: U.S. Nonprofit Foundation

Information Status: Public nonprofit organizational information

Primary Focus: Charitable grants, education, community benefit, nonprofit partnerships, civic engagement and responsible stewardship

Registered Address:
47 Devens St
Concord, MA 01742
United States

Email: work@harpswell.lat

Telephone: (856) 955-2754

Entity Type Nonprofit Foundation
Country United States
State Massachusetts
Town Concord
Harpswell Foundation provides this organizational information for nonprofit, charitable, donor, partner, administrative, institutional reference and public inquiry purposes. Interested organizations and individuals may contact the Foundation regarding charitable programs, educational support, community initiatives, nonprofit collaboration, grants and donor stewardship.
Website Policy

Privacy & Nonprofit Information Policy

Harpswell Foundation respects the privacy of donors, partners, applicants, volunteers, nonprofit organizations, community members and website visitors who communicate with the Foundation.

Information Collection: The Foundation may collect contact details, organization information, inquiry content, program correspondence, partnership details and other information voluntarily submitted through communication with the Foundation.

Use of Information: Information may be used to respond to inquiries, manage nonprofit communications, evaluate grant or program opportunities, coordinate charitable initiatives, maintain administrative records and support public-benefit activities.

Information Sharing: Personal information is not sold or rented. Information may be shared only when required by law, necessary for authorized nonprofit administration or appropriate for requested foundation communication.

Nonprofit Communications: Foundation communications may include program information, administrative notices, donor-related correspondence, grant updates, community partnership information and charitable service notices.

Effective Date: 2026

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Foundation accept charitable funding inquiries?

Yes. Organizations may submit an inquiry by email or through the contact form. The Foundation may request additional documentation before any funding decision.

What types of organizations may be considered?

Nonprofit, charitable, educational, civic, cultural, community-service, youth development, scholarship and public-benefit organizations may be considered when the request aligns with the Foundation's mission priorities.

Is funding guaranteed after submitting an inquiry?

No. All requests are subject to review, mission alignment, available resources, compliance considerations, governance review and Foundation discretion.

What should be included in a funding request?

A request should include the organization's legal name, mission, contact person, program summary, requested amount, project budget, intended beneficiaries, geographic service area and expected outcomes.

Can donors or partners contact the Foundation?

Yes. Donors, volunteers, businesses, schools, nonprofits and civic organizations may contact the Foundation about donations, partnerships, programs, grants and community initiatives.

Contact

Contact Harpswell Foundation

For charitable programs, grant inquiries, educational support, nonprofit administration, donor stewardship, partnership proposals or general foundation correspondence, please contact the Foundation office.

Email: work@harpswell.lat

Telephone: (856) 955-2754

Address:
47 Devens St
Concord, MA 01742
United States

EIN: 04-3474498

Entity Number: 071827296

Please include your organization name, contact details, request purpose, requested amount if applicable, service area and a concise description of the proposed charitable or educational program.