Munsell Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Munsell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ellsworth, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,300 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,300
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,700 | 21 | $651,456 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 19 | $892,075 |
| 2025 | $60,300 | 24 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Georgia Munsell 216 High Street PO Box 218, Ellsworth, ME 04605 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 667-3965 |
| What to submit | Trustees to research and analyze possible recipients of contributions - no set format established. |
What Munsell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 11 | $39,250 |
| New York | 6 | $15,750 |
| California | 3 | $2,100 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | For charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Mint Theater | For charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Frenchman Bay Conservancy | For charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Charitable | $5,000 |
| ACLU | For charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Greenwich Village Society for Hist | For charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Wyoming School Foundation | F0r charitable puroses | $2,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | For charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| KPBS | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Land & Garden Preserve | For charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Network | For charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | For charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| YMCA | For charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Lamoine Volunteer Fire Dept | For charitable purposes | $500 |
| Portland Museum of Art | For charitable purpose | $300 |
| Acadia Repertory Theatre | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Hudson River Park Friends | For charitable purposes | $250 |
| Jefferson Market Garden | For charitable purposes | $250 |
| Washington Park Conservancy | For charitable purposes | $250 |
| Keep Sedona Beautiful | For charitable purpose | $100 |
| Lamoine Historical Society | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Marin Humane Society | For charitable purpose | $100 |
| Mount Desert Island Historical Soc | For charitable purposes | $100 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv | For charitable purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark L Munsell
- Georgia M Munsell
Questions people ask
Does Munsell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Munsell Family Foundation give?
$60,300 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Munsell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark L Munsell (Officer) and Georgia M Munsell (Trustee).
What does Munsell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.