ABOUT US
Why the Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges Exists
Created in 2009, the Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges (FMCC) is the sole statewide nonprofit dedicated to securing private resources for Maine’s seven community colleges. We cultivate philanthropic partnerships, write competitive grants, and steward donor funds so that every Maine learner—whether an 18‑year‑old nursing student or a 45‑year‑old welding apprentice —can access top‑quality, affordable education that fuels the state’s economy.
Who we are
Mission
The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges exists to support and expand the educational and workforce development mission of the Maine Community College System and its seven colleges.
The Foundation’s fundraising activities are guided by the System’s two primary goals: to offer high-quality, low-cost education that enables students and their families to achieve a more prosperous future and to partner with Maine employers to find, train, and retain the skilled workers they need to compete and succeed in an ever-changing economy.
Key Strategic Partners
Forward-thinking partners—spanning national foundations to Maine-based employers—turn ideas into impact:
Harold Alfond Foundation
$75.5 million (2024) fueling short-term workforce training through the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce.
Ascendium Education Group
Catalyzing remote-work training that connects rural Mainers to high-wage digital careers.
IDEXX, Bangor Savings Bank, Maine State Credit Union
and the Elsie & William Viles Foundation – Supplying equipment, scholarships, and program funding that touch every one of Maine’s seven community colleges.
Regular Reports to Donors Highlighting
Annual 990’s are posted on our Donor Resources page and filed with the IRS (EIN 27‑1363414).
FMCC maintains a Silver Seal of Transparency on Candid/GuideStar.
Regular Reports to donors highlighting the impact of their gifts.
How You Can Help
- Make an outright gift – online, by check, or via stock transfer.
- Include FMCC in your estate plan – support tomorrow’s students with today’s foresight.