Maine Natural History Observatory
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$143K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Maine Natural History Observatory?
Maine Natural History Observatory is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Maine Community Foundation Inc ($60K), Friends of Acadia ($17K), Davis Conservation Foundation ($16K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $143K in grants to Maine Natural History Observatory between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $59,560 | 1 | 2023 |
| Friends of Acadia | $16,997 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Davis Conservation Foundation | $16,200 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Baird Foundation | $13,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Spofford Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| William P Wharton Trust UW Art 2(D) | $8,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $7,395 | 1 | 2024 |
| Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative | $6,400 | 1 | 2024 |
| John Sage Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Maine Natural History Observatory received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $7,395 |
| 2024 | Friends of Acadia | Conservation | $7,180 |
| 2024 | Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative | Protect Downeast Project | $6,400 |
| 2024 | The Baird Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Historical Organizations | $59,560 |
| 2023 | The Spofford Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Friends of Acadia | Conservation | $9,817 |
| 2023 | The Baird Foundation | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| 2022 | The Baird Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Davis Conservation Foundation | Building Capacity: Tracking the Status of Maine Seaweeds | $16,200 |
| 2021 | William P Wharton Trust UW Art 2(D) | General | $8,000 |
| 2020 | John Sage Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL REASEARCH - NIGHTJAR | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Baird Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Maine Natural History Observatory?
Maine Natural History Observatory is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Maine Community Foundation Inc ($60K), Friends of Acadia ($17K), Davis Conservation Foundation ($16K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $143K in grants to Maine Natural History Observatory between 2020–2024.
Who is Maine Natural History Observatory's largest funder?
Maine Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Maine Natural History Observatory, with $60K across 1 grant (2023).
How much grant funding has Maine Natural History Observatory received?
IRS 990 filings record $143K in grants to Maine Natural History Observatory across 13 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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