Penobscot Theatre Company
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
52
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Penobscot Theatre Company?
Penobscot Theatre Company is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Mimi Foundation ($455K), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($255K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($113K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Penobscot Theatre Company between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mimi Foundation | $455,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $255,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $113,090 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Onion Foundation | $62,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | $47,355 | 4 | 2020–2026 |
| The Oldenburg Family Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Libra Foundation | $35,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Maine Humanities Council | $14,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Davis Family Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Fisher Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Penobscot Foundation for Developmental Services | $9,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Network for Good | $6,852 | 1 | 2020 |
| AARP | $5,800 | 1 | 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | $5,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst | $5,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $248K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
What grants has Penobscot Theatre Company received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Art N Kids Program | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $55,000 |
| 2025 | The Oldenburg Family Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Libra Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust | Project Support for the Penobscot Theatre Companys Dramatic Academy | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Penobscot Foundation for Developmental Services | Hearing Loop System | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Theater | $66,590 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3) | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Oldenburg Family Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Onion Foundation | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Penobscot Foundation for Developmental Services | Hearing Loop System | $8,000 |
| 2024 | AARP | Sponsorship of the Penobscot Theatre Company season | $5,800 |
| 2024 | Libra Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAM | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Mimi Foundation | General Operating Support | $109,000 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES | $55,000 |
| 2023 | Onion Foundation | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Theater | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Arts N Kids Program | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Humanities Council | SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Libra Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAM | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Mimi Foundation | General Operating Support | $105,500 |
| 2022 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $45,000 |
| 2022 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Theater | $19,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 52 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Penobscot Theatre Company?
Penobscot Theatre Company is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Mimi Foundation ($455K), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($255K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($113K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Penobscot Theatre Company between 2019–2026.
Who is Penobscot Theatre Company's largest funder?
The Mimi Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Penobscot Theatre Company, with $455K across 4 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Penobscot Theatre Company received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Penobscot Theatre Company across 52 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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