Funders / Maine

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Maine

171 foundations have made 2,946 grants to museums and historical organizations in Maine, with a median grant of $5,000. At least 68 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

171

Funders

2,946

Grants

$5,000

Median grant

401

Organizations in category

  1. 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.

  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. Maine Humanities Council — 21 grants to 17 organizations, median $7,500, largest $7,500. That is 15% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. 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 applications, usually due Jun 1.

  5. Libra Foundation — 30 grants to 13 organizations, median $5,000, largest $4,165,000. That is 13% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  6. Maine Community Foundation Inc — 145 grants to 68 organizations, median $16,000, largest $420,320. That is 5% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. A R and Marylouise Tandy Foundation — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $850, largest $10,000,000. That is 21% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due in October.

  8. 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 applications, usually due in June.

  9. 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 applications, usually due in December.

  10. Fisher Charitable Foundation — 18 grants to 8 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,000. That is 7% of its Maine giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Nov 15.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Maine, out of 171 on record.

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