Children's Discovery Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$607K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Children's Discovery Museum?
Children's Discovery Museum is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Bill and Joan Alfond ($200K), Lunder Foundation ($100K), The Sukeforth Family Foundation ($95K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $607K in grants to Children's Discovery Museum between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill and Joan Alfond | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lunder Foundation | $100,149 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Sukeforth Family Foundation | $95,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The President and Trustees | $30,200 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | $27,500 | 2 | 2019–2025 |
| Unity Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Impactassetsinc | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Franklin Savings Bank Community | $16,666 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | $14,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | $10,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Raymond J and Mary C Reisert Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Oak Grove School | $6,600 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Waterville Area Women's Club | $6,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Narragansett Number One Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Jessie Daniell Bullens Crewe | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Children's Discovery Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sukeforth Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Franklin Savings Bank Community | 2025 Children's Museum Exhibit Sponsorship (2 of 3) | $8,333 |
| 2025 | Kennebec Savings Bank Foundation | Annual Support | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Oak Grove School | THE STAGE | $1,600 |
| 2024 | Bill and Joan Alfond | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The President and Trustees | General Support | $10,200 |
| 2024 | Franklin Savings Bank Community | General Operating Support | $8,333 |
| 2024 | The Sukeforth Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Agnes M Lindsay Trust | CAMPERSHIP | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Waterville Area Women's Club | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Lunder Foundation | ANNUAL FUND | $100,149 |
| 2023 | The Sukeforth Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Unity Foundation | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Children's Museums | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The President and Trustees | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation | Leaders & Luminaries Award | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Agnes M Lindsay Trust | CAMPERSHIP | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Waterville Area Women's Club | BUILDOUT OF EXHIBIT HALL WITH NAMING OPPORTUNITY | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Oak Grove School | THE HOLLOW LOG EXHIBIT PIECE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Sukeforth Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Agnes M Lindsay Trust | CAMPERSHIP | $4,000 |
| 2022 | Waterville Area Women's Club | BUILDOUT OF EXHIBIT HALL | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3) | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Narragansett Number One Foundation | FUND EXHIBIT AT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Sukeforth Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Agnes M Lindsay Trust | CAMPERSHIPS | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Children's Discovery Museum?
Children's Discovery Museum is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Bill and Joan Alfond ($200K), Lunder Foundation ($100K), The Sukeforth Family Foundation ($95K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $607K in grants to Children's Discovery Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is Children's Discovery Museum's largest funder?
Bill and Joan Alfond is the largest recorded funder of Children's Discovery Museum, with $200K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Children's Discovery Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $607K in grants to Children's Discovery Museum across 38 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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