Funders / Maine

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Maine

183 foundations have made 2,881 grants to museums and historical organizations in Maine, with a median grant of $5,000. At least 69 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

183

Funders

2,881

Grants

$5,000

Median grant

401

Organizations in category

  1. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc — 7 grants to 2 organizations, median $50,000, largest $150,000. That is 88% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  2. American Historical Association — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $13,779, largest $75,000. That is 100% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. The Richard C Paine Jr Automobile Collection Charitable Trust — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,175, largest $500,000. That is 57% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  4. Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $29,523, largest $5,000,000. That is 60% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Davis Family Foundation — 71 grants to 56 organizations, median $15,000, largest $50,000. That is 16% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Mildred H McEvoy Foundation — 31 grants to 7 organizations, median $20,000, largest $360,000. That is 19% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  7. Merrymeeting Bay Trust — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $37,846, largest $75,000. That is 32% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $20,000, largest $75,000. That is 36% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2020; still granting as of 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $4,000, largest $10,000. That is 25% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  10. First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Bath Charitable Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,500, largest $2,500. That is 38% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Maine, out of 183 on record.

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