The Borman Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, primarily focusing on education, health, and community development. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational programming, advancing cancer research, and providing support for youth and community initiatives. The foundation funds various projects, including wildlife rehabilitation, economic development, and mental health support, demonstrating a broad interest in improving community well-being. Through its grants, it serves multiple populations, including children, cancer survivors, and individuals in need of mental health resources.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize charities or institutions running programmatic work in education, medical research (including cancer/neurology), youth development, conservation, or local community services, typically seeking one-off program, equipment, capital, or research support in the $1k–$50k range.
Good Fit
- • Project fits observed priorities such as education, cancer or clinical research, youth programs, conservation, or local community services.
- • A funding request sized between roughly $1,000 and $50,000 with clear programmatic or capital use.
- • Either in-state Maine presence or a demonstrable local/project connection in a state the foundation has funded.
- • An introduction or nomination from a current or prior grantee, trustee, or local intermediary.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in about 10 states; the home state received roughly a third of dollars while the remainder was distributed across multiple other states, indicating a multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 46 distinct recipients (46 grants) with a broad mix of education, research, conservation, youth, and community organizations; repeat grantees exist but do not imply a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct application appears restricted—the foundation marks grants as to preselected applicants only and no public website/contact details were found—but observed behavior included nine new grantees in the latest year, so new entrants do appear possible, often via nomination or referral rather than open solicitations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
