Our Approach and Values
The River Fund Maine creates impact by expanding opportunity and strengthening community through education and recreation. Guided by a commitment to equity and access, we invest in scholarships and educational programs that support growth and leadership among our youth. We partner with local organizations to foster connection, collaboration, and long-term community resilience. Through thoughtful stewardship of our region’s natural and recreational assets, we support outdoor opportunities that promote well-being, confidence, and a deep connection to place, ensuring Western Maine continues to thrive for generations to come.

Mission
To create a bright economic future for our community by investing in the education of our youth and harnessing the recreational assets of our region. Through scholarships, educational programs, and support for outdoor and community initiatives, we expand access to opportunity and strengthen the place we call home.
Vision
A thriving Western Maine community where young people are empowered to build meaningful futures and where the region’s natural and recreational assets create lasting economic and social opportunity for all.




