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Permanent Archive Fund

Biddeford, Maine  ·  EIN 931921930  ·  Private foundation

Based in Biddeford, Maine, Permanent Archive Fund has awarded $9.6M across 2 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Internet Archive. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$19.0M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$36.1M
Total assets
2
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Permanent Archive Fund funds

Permanent Archive Fund's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.

Libraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Permanent Archive Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Internet Archive
Support for the Open Library Initiative
San Francisco, CA$6.6M2024
Open Library Richmond
Support for the Open Library Initiative
Biddeford, ME$3.0M2024

How to apply for funding from Permanent Archive Fund

Permanent Archive Fund'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Permanent Archive Fund

Does Permanent Archive Fund accept grant applications?
Permanent Archive Fund'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 Permanent Archive Fund fund?
Permanent Archive Fund's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include Internet Archive, Open Library Richmond. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Permanent Archive Fund give in grants?
Permanent Archive Fund reported $19.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.6M over 2 grants.
Where is Permanent Archive Fund located?
Permanent Archive Fund is based in Biddeford, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 931921930.
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About this profile. This page is built from Permanent Archive Fund'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 Permanent Archive Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.