Founded in 1995, the Maine Philanthropy Center is a regional association of grantmakers - small and large private foundations, community foundations, public foundations, corporate giving programs, family foundations and philanthropic individuals - who share a commitment to increasing the vitality and visibility of Maine’s philanthropy community. MPC carries out its mission through a range of programs and services. In addition, MPC: - Is a member of the United Philanthropy Forum, a national network committed to promoting effectiveness and operating standards in the practice of philanthropy. - Serves as a Cooperating Collection of The Foundation Center, an independent national service that is the authoritative source of information on foundation and corporate giving. - Works closely with local organizations to provide joint programming and leverage resources.