Maine Humanities Council
Grantmaking foundation in Portland, Maine · EIN 01-0339295
- Maine
- Portland
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Maine
- Total giving
- $140KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $4.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MAINE HUMANITIES COUNCIL (THE COUNCIL) IS A NOT-FOR PROFIT CORPORATION THAT IS FUNDED PRIMARILY BY GRANTS FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH) AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC. THE COUNCIL CONDUCTS PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN MAINE THAT USE THE HUMANITIES TO CREATE CONNECTIONS, FOSTER AGENCY, AND INSPIRE INCREASED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMS IN MAINE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Aroostook Band of Micmacs | $8K | 2021 |
| Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | $8K | 2021 |
| Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik | $8K | 2021 |
| Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indian Township | $8K | 2021 |
| Penobscot Nation | $8K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: mhc.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.