Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation Incorporated
The Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation is a private foundation based in York County, Maine that has funded local nonprofits. The website states that applications have been suspended and that the foundation plans to close over the next few years; it also promotes an annual York County nonprofit leaders retreat. Contact emails and board member listings are published on the site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium Maine nonprofit (often York County) seeking general operating support in areas like affordable housing, human services, food security, youth development, education, or community centers.
Good Fit
- • Organizational headquarters or primary programing located in Maine (preferably York County).
- • Requesting general operating support rather than a narrowly restricted project.
- • Track record of local impact and collaboration with county nonprofits.
- • Budget scale consistent with past grants (roughly $10K–$60K).
- • Willingness to engage with local networks (e.g., county nonprofit leaders retreat).
Geography
Giving is tightly focused in the foundation's home state: about 98% of dollars stayed in Maine, with only one or two small out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 64 distinct grantees with a mix of returning and new recipients (37 new, 27 repeat), and modest concentration (top one ~5%, top five ~20%), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports new entrants: 37 new grantees appeared in the latest year and the foundation publishes application/contact information and a rolling submission route; however, the website's note about suspended applications and planned closure should be confirmed before outreach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
