2026 University of Maine Foundation Annual Report
The University of Maine Foundation’s 2026 Annual Report highlights a year of remarkable growth, including a record-high $680 million endowment total, $87 million in fundraising, and 69 new endowed funds. Discover how the generosity of donors continues to make a lasting impact on the University of Maine. Read the 2026 Annual Report.
Establishing a Fund
Foundation staff can assist in writing a detailed fund description specifying how the fund will be used and administered to benefit the University of Maine.
Annual Fund
Gifts to the Annual Fund help make extraordinary experiences possible at the University of Maine. Every gift to Annual Fund matters and makes a difference.
Planned Giving
Establishing a legacy through estate giving will impact generations of UMaine students, faculty and staff with enhanced learning opportunities in perpetuity.
Year-End Giving Tips
As the end of the year approaches, now is a good time to review your charitable giving plans and explore ways to support the University of Maine while potentially reducing your 2026 federal income taxes.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), enacted in 2025, changed several charitable giving rules for 2026. Here are four strategies to discuss with your tax or financial advisor before December 31.
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Transforming Philanthropy into Opportunities for Students.
Latest News From UMaine Foundation
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Benjamin Hamelin discovers new opportunities in engineering through donor generosity
For Benjamin Hamelin, a mechanical engineering student from Waterville, Maine, the generosity of University of Maine donors has helped open doors to academic opportunities, meaningful connections, and new perspectives on his field of study. A member of the Class of 2028, Benjamin is a recipient of the Nicholas A. and Theodora Legatos ’55 Engineering Scholarship….
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From UMaine to Barcelona, Norton Scholarship opens a world of possibilities
Anna Hussey had never been on an airplane. She had never traveled outside New England. And she had never imagined spending three months living in another country. Then, in January, the University of Maine student boarded a flight in Boston bound for Barcelona, Spain. She was nervous. But mostly, she couldn’t wait. “I’ve never been…
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A Fond Farewell: Celebrating Jeff Mills’ Leadership and Legacy
On Thursday, August 13, more than 220 friends, colleagues and members of the University of Maine community gathered to celebrate the retirement of Jeff Mills ’82, President/CEO of the University of Maine Foundation. The celebration recognized Mills’ years of leadership and service to the University of Maine, as well as the lasting impact he has…
