Schiavi Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general operating support to a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on supporting food banks, homeless shelters, and faith-based initiatives, particularly within the Catholic community. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including community centers, educational institutions, and health charities. It primarily supports organizations that address food insecurity and assist vulnerable populations, reflecting a commitment to community engagement and development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-medium nonprofits with strong Maine ties or a clear local connection (including faith-based groups, community service organizations, food banks, health charities, and regional colleges) seeking general operating support in the typical $1K–$50K range.
Good Fit
- • Primary operations or programs based in Maine or serving Maine communities.
- • Clear need for general operating support rather than highly restricted program funding.
- • Existing relationship or referral from a known grantee, board member, or local community leader.
- • Organizational size and budget consistent with many past grantees (typical awards up to ~$50K).
- • Mission alignment with faith-based, community service, health, or education causes evident among prior recipients.
Geography
Grants are distributed across about a dozen states, but a strong majority of dollars (around 63%) consistently flow to Maine, indicating a regional focus with some out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 59 distinct recipients (and similar counts in prior years), spanning independent charities, faith-based organizations, hospitals, food banks and colleges, with many repeat grantees but a substantive pool of unique organizations.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and no public website or contact route was found; although a small number of new grantees appear each year, those additions look invitation-driven rather than accessible via an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
