EIN 01-0339295

Maine Humanities Counci (MHC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
State
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2024-10-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Maine Humanities Council, a statewide non-profit organization, uses the humanities-- literature, history, philosophy, and culture -- as a tool for positive change in Maine communities.
Also known as...
Maine Humanities Council
Total revenues
$2,596,932
2024
Total expenses
$1,668,100
2024
Total assets
$4,538,634
2024
Num. employees
12
2024

Program areas at MHC

The harriet p. henry center for the book - the center for the book is Maine's affiliate of the library of congress center for the book, and serves as the Maine Humanities Council's programming arm. The Council's programs are divided between the following two groups:book group programs: multi-ssession facilitated reading and discussion programs presented in partnership with public libraries, adult education departments, veteran serving organizations, workplaces, and other partner organizations throughout the state.non-book group programs: speaker programs, poetry readings, and other humanities-based community discussion programming using books, poetry, history, and big ideas to create opportunity for meaningful connection and positive change in communities throughout the state.
Community history, regrants, and technical assistance - this represents the Council's grant program, its partnerships with other cultural agencies, and services provided directly to the cultural community in Maine.

Grants made by MHC

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Abbe MuseumSupport Operations$0
NiweskokSupport Operations$0
Bethel Area Arts and MusicSupport Operations$0
...and 13 more grants made

Who funds Maine Humanities Counci (MHC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Maine Community FoundationArts & Humanities Councils, Professional Development$10,450
Davis Family FoundationHumanities Outreach: Maine Department of Corrections$10,000
Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 Charitable Corporation #0720995General Fund$7,500
...and 3 more grants received

Financials for MHC

RevenuesFYE 10/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,897,420
Program services$2,974
Investment income and dividends$76,618
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$619,920
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,596,932
Data update history
September 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Helen and George Ladd Charitable 0720995 Charitable Corporation #0720995
June 6, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 1, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,450 from Maine Community Foundation
November 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
674 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
Metro area
Portland-South Portland, ME
County
Cumberland County, ME
Website URL
mainehumanities.org/ 
Phone
(207) 773-5051
Facebook page
mainehumanities 
Twitter profile
@mainehumanities 
IRS details
EIN
01-0339295
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A26: Arts Council/Agency
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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