Narragansett Number One Foundation
Narragansett Number One Foundation is a Maine private family foundation established in 2001 by Pat and Erwin Wales; it awards grants primarily to Buxton-area organizations and other qualified 501(c)(3) entities. The site describes grant focus areas, legal/tax status, board members, and application procedures.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize Maine public charity, municipality, or community organization working on food security, shelter/transitional housing, animal welfare, local cultural projects, or youth/education, with a clear local presence near Buxton and surrounding towns.
Good Fit
- • Located in Buxton or nearby communities in Maine.
- • Requesting general operating or project support in the small-to-mid grant range (~$5K–$25K).
- • Programs addressing food banks, emergency shelter, transitional housing, animal welfare, summer reading, or local community events.
- • Able to submit a written application during the November 1–April 1 window.
- • Demonstrable local impact or municipal/partner relationships.
Geography
Giving is strongly state-focused: in the latest year roughly 95% of grant dollars stayed in Maine and most recipients are in the Buxton area and surrounding towns, with only minimal out-of-state activity.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 49 distinct recipients across a wide range of purposes (food banks, shelters, animal welfare, education, historical societies and more), and the portfolio funds many independent local organizations rather than a single entity.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows substantial turnover (32 new recipients in the latest year) and the foundation publishes application instructions and a written submission process, indicating a clear path for unfamiliar applicants—especially those based in Maine.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
