EIN 01-0524375

Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Phillips
State
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2020-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research is a private foundation that research, preserve, and promote the culture, history, art, and literature of indigenous people. The foundation made 15 grants last year to organizations such as the Forest Society of Maine.
Total revenues
$5,099,935
2020
Total expenses
$833,442
2020
Total assets
$21,819,722
2020
Num. employees
n/a

Program areas at Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

The Foundation continued its mission to Research, preserve, and promote the culture, history, art, and literature of indigenous peoples. The Foundation's work contributes to a world renowned archive of oral literature and traditional ecological knowledge, forwarding Anthropological and traditional ecological knowledge and Research. The collective efforts of the Foundation increases our understanding of the human conditions, enlarges our understanding of the impact of modern society on indigenous peoples, and increases our understanding of the interrelationship between all human societies and their environments. Through the Foundation's efforts, the Foundation contributes to and supports the dignity of peoples whose cultures are threatened, and thereby protects their human rights.
Investment income only for the year;no related or exempt function income exists during the current year.

Grants made by Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Forest Society of Maine (FSM)Capacity Building$40,000
Maine Mountain CollaborativeGeneral Operating Support$10,186
Kalahari Peoples FundFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge$9,918

Personnel at Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

NameTitleCompensation
Alan MorseCoordinator$81,100
George N. AppellPresident , Director , Sabah$0
Laura P. Appell-WarrenPresident$54,000

Financials for Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

RevenuesFYE 12/2020
Total grants, contributions, etc.$104,940
Investment income and dividends$682,948
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,312,770
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-723
Total revenues$5,099,935

Form 990s for Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-122021-11-02990PFView PDF
2019-122021-02-25990PFView PDF
2018-122019-12-30990PFView PDF
2017-122019-03-11990PFView PDF
2016-122017-11-29990PFView PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 7, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
July 7, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
July 2, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 25, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2019
March 7, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchPartially liquidatedTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box A
Phillips, ME 04966
Website URL
firebirdresearchgrants.org/ 
Phone
(207) 639-3939
IRS details
EIN
01-0524375
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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