Daily Featured Foundation - 12/14/2025

12/14/2025

Here is today’s featured foundation.

The Betterment Fund

Website: https://www.bettermentfund.org/

Mission & Purpose: To support the people of Maine, with a special affection for the Western Mountains region. The fund was created by the will of William Bingham, 2nd, and focuses on education, health, conservation, and community support.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is focused on the state of Maine, with a priority on the Western Mountains. They provide grant funding for a wide range of needs, including Basic Human Needs (transportation, food security), Education, and Conservation. They have three grant cycles per year (deadlines in March, July, and November) and accept applications through an online portal.

Featured Opportunity: Their interest in "Legal Protections" is a unique niche. They provide specific funding for organizations that offer civil legal aid to underserved populations in rural areas, recognizing that access to justice is a critical part of community well-being.

Recommendation: A small nonprofit in Western Maine (like a land trust, rural health clinic, or legal aid clinic) that needs reliable program support or funding to expand a critical service to rural residents.