Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation Grant Program

The Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation, administered by Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions team, is a private philanthropic entity dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations across the state of Maine, with a focus on Brunswick, Southport, and Boothbay Harbor. The foundation’s mission emphasizes relief for individuals in need of basic provisions such as food, housing, and shelter; promotion of humane care for animals; provision of healthcare services to underserved populations; and support for public radio and television programming. It also considers, on a more limited basis, grants for environmental initiatives and institutions of higher education within its geographic priority areas. The Foundation primarily supports general operating and programmatic grants, though it occasionally funds capital projects and multi-year efforts. It does not fund endowments. To remain competitive, applicants should ensure that the foundation is not the sole source of funding; it prefers not to exceed 25% of a project budget or 5% of an organization’s total operating budget. Programs that align with its primary focus areas and serve vulnerable or underserved populations are especially encouraged to apply. For instance, in the human services area, the Foundation supports programs directly addressing critical needs like food security and housing for low-income or marginalized individuals. Animal welfare grants are only considered for organizations with annual revenue exceeding $100,000. Healthcare applications may include services in oral health, mental health, or physical health with a focus on low-access populations. While the foundation supports public broadcasting, preference is given to larger regional or national public media institutions, with limited grants to smaller community-based outlets. Environmental grant requests must demonstrate a dual impact, improving both ecological outcomes and one of the foundation's main priority areas, such as health or housing. Higher education proposals must demonstrate alignment with a priority area and are not eligible for general operating support. Applications are accepted biannually, with deadlines on March 1 and September 1. Applicants submitting by the March 1 deadline typically receive notification by July 31, while those applying by September 1 are notified by January 31. Only one application may be submitted per year per foundation, and no LOIs or paper submissions are accepted. Applications must be submitted online through Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions platform. Hardcopy, emailed, or hand-delivered proposals are not accepted. Grant reporting is required within a year of award and is a prerequisite for future eligibility. Interested applicants may contact the Massachusetts grantmaking office at ma.grantmaking@bofa.com for further information. Detailed application procedures and additional instructions specific to the Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation are available via the foundation’s Procedures PDF on the Bank of America grantmaking website. Given the volume of submissions and the competitive nature of the selection process, applicants are encouraged to begin early and ensure compliance with all stated requirements.

Avoid requesting over 25% of project or 5% of org budget; clearly align with priority areas; ensure geographic or demographic fit; avoid endowment and education-focused proposals