The Harold Alfond Foundation aims to honor the philanthropic legacy of Harold Alfond by supporting charitable organizations in education, health care, and youth development. Reflecting Alfond's belief in the power of higher education, health care advancement, and youth and community empowerment, the foundation dedicates its resources to enhancing educational access and quality, improving health care delivery and outcomes, and fostering opportunities for youth and community development, primarily in the state of Maine.
The Harold Alfond Foundation offers grants in three key areas aligned with Harold Alfond's philanthropic principles: education, health care, and youth development. For education, it focuses on increasing higher education attainment to build a skilled workforce through capital, endowment, scholarship, and programmatic grants, supporting institutions from pre-k to adult learners, and athletic programs. Health care grants aim to improve the quality and efficiency of health care delivery in Maine, supporting capital improvements, programmatic advancements, and the education of future health care professionals. In youth and community development, the Foundation invests in programs that empower young people and strengthen communities, honoring the belief that vibrant communities are crucial for youth success and overall prosperity in Maine.