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Maine Humanities Council

Portland, Maine  ·  EIN 010339295  ·  Private foundation

Maine Humanities Council is a Maine-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $511K in annual giving against $3.8M in assets. This page documents the 106 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Maine Humanities Council — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$511K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.8M
Total assets
106
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Maine Humanities Council funds

Maine Humanities Council's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Maine Humanities Council, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cumberland County Food Security Council
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Portland, ME$10K2023
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians
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Houlton, ME$8K2022
Aroostook Band of Micmacs
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Presque Isle, ME$8K2022
Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik
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Perry, ME$8K2022
Penobscot Nation
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Indian Island, ME$8K2022
Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indian Township
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Princeton, ME$8K2022
Victoria Mansion
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Portland, ME$8K2022
Maine Adult Education Association
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Dover Foxcroft, ME$8K2022
Azerbaijan Society of Maine
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Falmouth, ME$8K2022
Bates Dance Festival
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Lewiston, ME$8K2022
Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
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Biddeford, ME$8K2022
The Telling Room
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Portland, ME$8K2022
The History Trust
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Mount Desert, ME$8K2022
Tate House Museum
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Portland, ME$8K2022
Survivor Speak USA
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Portland, ME$8K2022

Maine Humanities Council giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$34K
2018$29K
2019$10K
2020$188K
2022$333K
2023$96K

How to apply for funding from Maine Humanities Council

Maine Humanities Council's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at mainehumanities.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Maine Humanities Council

Does Maine Humanities Council accept grant applications?
Maine Humanities Council's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Maine Humanities Council fund?
Maine Humanities Council's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Cumberland County Food Security Council, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Aroostook Band of Micmacs. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Maine Humanities Council give in grants?
Maine Humanities Council reported $511K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $691K over 106 grants.
Where is Maine Humanities Council located?
Maine Humanities Council is based in Portland, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 010339295.
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About this profile. This page is built from Maine Humanities Council's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Maine Humanities Council. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.