3 Foundations that have given Small Business grants in Maine

TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM IN THE REALTOR ORGANIZATION, KEEP THE MEMBERS INFORMED OF IMPORTANT ISSUES AFFECTING THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION, TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT PROTECTS PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS, SMALL BUSINESS INTERESTS AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ISSUES AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR REAL ESTATE EDUCATION.

The Corporations purpose is to advocate for and implement initiatives that encourage meaningful youth involvement in the community and improve the well-being of young people according to the eight keys of Positive Youth Development.

Historically, the Foundation has operated lease agreements with two 501(c)(3) organizations, Cultivating Communities and Center for African American Heritage, for a total of 8 acres. The lease allowed both groups to actively farm this acreage for $1 per year. Both groups ran programs to educate students in both gardening and business management. Food produced by both groups was donated to individuals in need or sold to raise funds to be donated to people in need.The Foundation has also operated a service agreement with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to use 3 acres of agricultural land for growing foodstuffs and demonstration programs.In March, 2019, the Foundation donated all of its land holdings to the Town of Falmouth, ME. This transfer of property effectively terminated the Foundation's operations. All remaining funds, after paying for closing expenses and land maintenance performed before the donation, have also been contributed to the Town of Falmouth.