The American Civil War Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
34
Grants recorded
89
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The American Civil War Museum?
The American Civil War Museum is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by American Civil War Museum Collection ($818K), The Community Foundation Inc ($275K), The Blandford Rees Foundation ($195K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to The American Civil War Museum between 2019–2025.
Show all 34 funders
| The Schifrin Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Gerald and Paula McNichols Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Susan Bailey & Sidney Buford Scott | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Rouse-Bottom Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Capa Foundation | $1,996 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch | $700 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Granoff Family Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| IBM International Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Richard W and Jean P Wright Charitable | $75 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2019) to $449K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $168K.
What grants has The American Civil War Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | American Civil War Museum Collection | MUSEUM OPERATIONS | $132,899 |
| 2025 | The Blandford Rees Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| 2025 | MG Mezzanotte Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Coffman Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | J L Camp Foundation | TO BE THE PREIMINENT CENTER FOR EXPLORATION OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR AND ITS LEGACIES | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Sledge Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $1,500 |
| 2025 | The Schifrin Foundation Inc | OPERATIONS | $500 |
| 2024 | American Civil War Museum Collection | MUSEUM OPERATIONS | $137,000 |
| 2024 | Jamerson Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY VIBRANCY | $40,850 |
| 2024 | The Blandford Rees Foundation | Development of Museum Exhibit Guide App for Smart Phones $30,000 and Unrestricted Gift $10,000 | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Chrisman Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Herndon Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr | Exhibit | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Coffman Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | MG Mezzanotte Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Wise Foundation | HISTORIC PRESERVATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | J L Camp Foundation | TO BE THE PREIMINENT CENTER FOR EXPLORATION OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR AND ITS LEGACIES | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Gerald and Paula McNichols Family Foundation | HISTORICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Hamilton Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Sledge Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $1,500 |
| 2024 | The Schifrin Foundation Inc | OPERATIONS | $500 |
| 2023 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | THE 18TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM: THE CIVIL WAR & REMAKING AMERICA | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Jamerson Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY VIBRANCY | $10,350 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | for historic building restoration | $10,000 |
| 2023 | PGA Tour Charities Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,250 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 89 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The American Civil War Museum?
The American Civil War Museum is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by American Civil War Museum Collection ($818K), The Community Foundation Inc ($275K), The Blandford Rees Foundation ($195K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to The American Civil War Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is The American Civil War Museum's largest funder?
American Civil War Museum Collection is the largest recorded funder of The American Civil War Museum, with $818K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The American Civil War Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to The American Civil War Museum across 89 grants from 34 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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