American Poetry Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$120K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
8
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds American Poetry Museum?
American Poetry Museum is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The Poetry Foundation ($43K), Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc ($32K), Nike Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $120K in grants to American Poetry Museum between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poetry Foundation | $42,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | $32,200 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| Nike Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Home Library Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $48K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
What grants has American Poetry Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | 2025 VISIONS - PROJECTS & EVENTS GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Home Library Foundation | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Poetry Foundation | EQUITY IN VERSE GRANT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Nike Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Poetry Foundation | RENEWAL AND RECOVERY GRANT | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | DC COMMUNITY HERITAGE PROJECT - GOGO AND ENHANCEMENT GRANT | $7,200 |
| 2021 | The Poetry Foundation | EMERGENCY GRANT | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Poetry Museum?
American Poetry Museum is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The Poetry Foundation ($43K), Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc ($32K), Nike Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $120K in grants to American Poetry Museum between 2021–2025.
Who is American Poetry Museum's largest funder?
The Poetry Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Poetry Museum, with $43K across 3 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has American Poetry Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $120K in grants to American Poetry Museum across 8 grants from 5 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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