Northeast Delta Dental Foundation
About us
The mission of the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation is to improve access to and the quality of oral health care and education for the public and the dental communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. This mission aligns with Northeast Delta Dental's mission to increase access to oral health education and dental services.
Delta Dental Plans of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont jointly do business as Northeast Delta Dental. The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation is funded by each of these companies, as well as by many businesses and individuals who appreciate and support our oral health mission.
Timeline
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1996 - Established with $1,000 donation; $20,136.52 in grants; 8 programs
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2000 - $64,730.44 in grants; 33 programs; First Annual Thurston J. Carpenter Memorial Golf Tournament
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2005 - $124,851.56 in grants; 47 programs
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2010 - $313,403.05 in grants; 46 programs
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2015 - $274,738.04 in grants; 48 programs
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2020 - $406,205.67 in grants; 46 programs
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2025 - $974,639.99 in grants; 48 programs
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2026 – 30 years of giving; $10M+ in giving
Healthy Smiles
The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation is on a mission to improve the education, quality and access to oral health care throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Foundation funds directly engage people in our communities and create a powerful impact.
The submission deadline for Foundation grant applications is January 29, 2027. Applications received by that deadline will be reviewed and presented at our March board meeting. Final grant decisions will not be released until after the March 26, 2026, board meeting.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
To make a donation to the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation, please use this form: