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Portland, Maine$2.9M revenue58 funders on file

Maine Historical Society, founded in 1822, is a private non-profit whose mission is to preserve and share Maine's story. Based in Portland, we work closely with communities and partners throughout the state, and serve a statewide and global audience, reaching people interested in Maine throughout the world. Our core program areas include the Brown Research Library, the MHS Museum which includes the Wadsworth-Longfellow House (1785-6), and the Maine Memory Network (www.mainememory.net), our nationally recognized digital platform. Through these activities, MHS serves approximately 500,000 people each year on our campus, through outreach programs, and…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$5k, your typical grant1 in 401 in 201 in 10$1k$3k$10k$30k$100kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$25k–$130kover two years, from 3–7 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$120kfrom 6 new funders

Half the value is in your top 6 funders, of 152

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FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1The CPB Foundation Irrevocable CharitableGives in Maine (4 of 7)Similar grantees: Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine ($10k/yr), MaineHealth ($1.0M/yr)1 in 21$100k
  2. 2Onion FoundationGives in Maine (299 of 339)Similar grantees: Penobscot Marine Museum ($5k/yr), Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine ($8k/yr), Center for Contemporary Art ($14k/yr)1 in 10$13k
  3. 3The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw FoundationNo similar grantees yet1 in 25$23k

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