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.
Who funds Maine Humanities Counci (MHC)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for MHC
| Revenues | FYE 10/2024 | FYE 10/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,897,420 | $1,242,445 | 52.7% |
| Program services | $2,974 | $4,789 | -37.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $76,618 | $64,999 | 17.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $619,920 | $68,669 | 802.8% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $2,596,932 | $1,380,902 | 88.1% |
Organizations like MHC
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Kansas Humanities Council (KHC) | 501(c)(3) | Topeka, KS | $1,248,747 |
| North Carolina Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Charlotte, NC | $1,693,701 |
| New Mexico Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Albuquerque, NM | $1,205,455 |
| Vermont Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Montpelier, VT | $1,994,159 |
| Indiana Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $3,255,365 |
| Ohio Humanities Council (OHC) | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, OH | $2,107,716 |
| Humanities Council of Washington DC | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $2,703,437 |
| Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $5,449,398 |
| Arkansas Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $1,557,638 |
| Idaho Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Boise, ID | $1,103,763 |
Data update history
September 6, 2025
Received grants
June 6, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 1, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
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/Â
- Phone
- (207) 773-5051
- Facebook page
- mainehumanitiesÂ
- Twitter profile
- @mainehumanitiesÂ
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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