4 Foundations that have given BIPOC grants in Maine

PINE TREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INC. IS A STATEWIDE PROVIDER OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN MAINE, INCLUDING MIGRANT FARMWORKERS AND NATIVE AMERICANS. SERVICES RANGE FROM SELF-HELP MATERIALS TO FULL REPRESENTATION. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO THE MOST SERIOUS CIVIL LEGAL PROBLEMS IN MAINE, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION.

The Organization is a "friends organization as described in Revenue Rulings 62-252 and 66-79; the Organization was formed and operates to solicit and receive U.S. contributions, which it in turn uses to support the Royal Anthropological Institute, a charitable and educational organization existing under the laws of the United Kingdom, and other like-minded organizations dedicated to the preservation and promotion of indigenous cultures. Through coordinating its efforts with the UK-based Institute, the Organization supports the research and study of indigenous peoples and their cultures. The work and resources of the Organization facilitate the publication of academic and scientific journals and podcasts, the maintenance of archives, and the sponsorship of lectures, presentations, and conferences, all with the aim of promoting human knowledge and cultural gains.

FAIR FOODS NETWORK - BLACK FARMERS FUND LOAN AMOUNT FUNDED 08-18-2021INTEREST RATE COMMENCING 01-01-2013 - .5%PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST REPAYMENT ON AUGUST 08-18-2031

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.