Maine Humanities Council
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$448K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Maine Humanities Council?
Maine Humanities Council is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Federation of State Humanities Councils ($256K), Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 ($45K), Sam L Cohen Foundation ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $448K in grants to Maine Humanities Council between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federation of State Humanities Councils | $256,043 | 3 | 2019–2025 |
| Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | $45,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Sam L Cohen Foundation | $37,660 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Onion Foundation | $22,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $21,950 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Davis Family Foundation | $17,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Eunice Frye Home Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson | $5,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Brooks Family Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found | $2,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Over the Rainbow Foundation Inc | $450 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Spectemur Agendo Inc | $300 | 1 | 2020 |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2020 |
| RJM Stein Family Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $265K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $265K.
What grants has Maine Humanities Council received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Federation of State Humanities Councils | MELLON FOUNDATION SUBGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Federation of State Humanities Councils | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR 'BY THE PEOPLE: CONVERSATIONS BEYOND 250' CIVIC DIALOGUE INITIATIVE | $21,250 |
| 2025 | Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Operating Support: Humanities in Need | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Sam L Cohen Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $14,820 |
| 2025 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN | DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Over the Rainbow Foundation Inc | donation | $250 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Arts & Culture | $11,500 |
| 2024 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Brooks Family Foundation | tcross - 10/28/24 10:58AM Worksheet Private Foundation | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson | Department ofCorrections Program | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Sam L Cohen Foundation | HUMANITIES OUTREACH: MAINE CORRECTIONAL CENTER | $11,840 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Arts & Humanities Councils, Professional Development | $10,450 |
| 2023 | Davis Family Foundation | Humanities Outreach: Maine Department of Corrections | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization | Humanities councils and agencies | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson | Discussion Project | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Onion Foundation | Poetry Express | $7,000 |
| 2022 | The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Sam L Cohen Foundation | HUMANITIES OUTREACH PROGRAMMING | $11,000 |
| 2021 | Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Onion Foundation | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Davis Family Foundation | The Discussion Project | $7,000 |
| 2021 | Brooks Family Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson | Facilitator Mentorshipand TrainingProgram | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO | DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Robert G & Jane V Engel Found | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | RJM Stein Family Foundation | TO CONTINUE PROGRAMS & SERVICES | $100 |
| 2021 | Over the Rainbow Foundation Inc | DONATION | $100 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Maine Humanities Council?
Maine Humanities Council is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Federation of State Humanities Councils ($256K), Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 ($45K), Sam L Cohen Foundation ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $448K in grants to Maine Humanities Council between 2019–2025.
Who is Maine Humanities Council's largest funder?
Federation of State Humanities Councils is the largest recorded funder of Maine Humanities Council, with $256K across 3 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Maine Humanities Council received?
IRS 990 filings record $448K in grants to Maine Humanities Council across 37 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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