Portland Public Library
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$575K
Foundation funders
26
Grants recorded
61
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Portland Public Library?
Portland Public Library is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by Maine Community Foundation Inc ($102K), Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation ($87K), United Way Inc ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $575K in grants to Portland Public Library between 2019–2025.
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| IBM International Foundation | $38 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2025) to $145K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $40K.
What grants has Portland Public Library received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $16,500 |
| 2025 | Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN | DONATION | $11,000 |
| 2025 | Horizon Foundation Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Apple Lane Foundation Inc 14101830 | FOR ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Murray Charitable Trust | general | $75 |
| 2024 | Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,500 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Libraries | $12,669 |
| 2024 | Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN | DONATION | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Apple Lane Foundation Inc 14101830 | FOR ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | The Murray Charitable Trust | donation | $150 |
| 2023 | Davis Family Foundation | Ensuring a Safe Experience for Patrons and Staff at Portland Public Library | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Libraries | $23,648 |
| 2023 | Sam L Cohen Foundation | COMMUNITY CURATORS/CREATORS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN | DONATION | $11,000 |
| 2023 | Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc | TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3) | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting Organization | Arts and culture | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Apple Lane Foundation Inc 14101830 | FOR ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Daniel Raymond Nickerson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Elias Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING - BOARD DISCRETIONARY | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | Amica Companies Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $88 |
| 2022 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Libraries | $20,526 |
| 2022 | Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN | DONATION | $11,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $7,500 |
| 2022 | The Apple Lane Foundation Inc 14101830 | FOR ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2022 | The Ensign-Bickford Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 61 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Portland Public Library?
Portland Public Library is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by Maine Community Foundation Inc ($102K), Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation ($87K), United Way Inc ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $575K in grants to Portland Public Library between 2019–2025.
Who is Portland Public Library's largest funder?
Maine Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Portland Public Library, with $102K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Portland Public Library received?
IRS 990 filings record $575K in grants to Portland Public Library across 61 grants from 26 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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