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Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc. is a private corporation based in PHILLIPS, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Dr George N Appell. It holds total assets of $50.8M. Annual income is reported at $20.6M. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2011 to $50.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. 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. The Foundation publishes and disseminates the results of its research, and circulates educational material online through its own and affiliate websites, which is generally free of charge and available to the general public. The Foundation also engages in direct research and expeditions to broaden our understanding of indigenous cultures, communities, and traditions. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine, Connecticut and Massachusetts. According to available records, Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc. has made 67 grants totaling $4.3M, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has grown from $147K in 2020 to $4.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $567K, with an average award of $64K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Connecticut, Montana, which account for 31% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$100K
Largest Grant
$392K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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. The Foundation publishes and disseminates the results of its research, and circulates educational material online through its own and affiliate websites, which is generally free of charge and available to the general public. The Foundation also engages in direct research and expeditions to broaden our understanding of indigenous cultures, communities, and traditions.
Expenses: $720K
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. The Foundation publishes and disseminates the results of its research, and circulates educational material online through its own and affiliate websites, which is generally free of charge and available to the general public. The Foundation also engages in direct research and expeditions to broaden our understanding of indigenous cultures, communities, and traditions. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 67 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, CT, MT.
Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc. has distributed a total of $4.3M across 67 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $64K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $567K.
Anyone engaged in the documentation of threatened oral literature and traditional ecological knowledge may apply for a fellowship. Specific academic credentials are not required, but academic credentials are taken into consideration. Fellowships are currently awarded by the Foundations board. Foundation directors and members of the selection committee are ineligible to receive grants, as are their family members; certain descendants and family members of George N. Appell and Laura W.R. Appell are also ineligible. The terms and conditions of each fellowship are set forth in a letter sent to the grant recipient. The Foundation must receive a current report for each fellowship of the progress made and use of grant funds at least annually, and a final report on the results of the grantees research with an accounting for the funds expended.
Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc. is headquartered in PHILLIPS, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charity R Appell | Exec. Director/Vice President | $58K | $19K | $77K |
| Laura P Appell-Warren | Pres./Sec./Treas./Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven G Hoch | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amity A Doolittle | Director/Vice President (end 5/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$50.8M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$50.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
67
Total Giving
$4.3M
Average Grant
$64K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$9K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Music SchoolGeneral operating support | New Haven, CT | $567K | 2022 |
| Chewonki FoundationGeneral operating support | Wiscasset, ME | $300K | 2022 |
| Rangeley Lakes Heritage TrustGeneral operating support | Rangeley, ME | $275K | 2022 |
| Cold Spring School IncGeneral operating support | New Haven, CT | $200K | 2022 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustGeneral operating support | Topsham, ME | $150K | 2022 |
| Blackfoot ChallengeGeneral operating support | Ovando, MT | $150K | 2022 |
| University Of Sydneyf/b/o Center for Cultural Linguistic Diversity & TRICL | Sydney | $114K | 2022 |
| Maine Mountain CollaborativeGeneral operating support | Portland, ME | $75K | 2022 |
| Forest Society Of MaineGeneral operating support | Bangor, ME | $40K | 2022 |
| Dario NovellinoFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Fraz Maranola Formia | $36K | 2022 |
| Northeast Wilderness TrustGeneral operating support | Montpelier, VT | $25K | 2022 |
| Phillips Public LibraryGeneral operating support | Phillips, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Pauthang HaokipFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | New Delhi | $9K | 2022 |
| Living Tongue Institute For Endangered LanguagesFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Salem, OR | $9K | 2022 |
| Hans Stefan DanerekFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Cipayung Depok | $9K | 2022 |
| Marguerite BieseleFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Austin, TX | $9K | 2022 |
| Mechek Sampar AwanFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Nungsai Chiru Village | $9K | 2022 |
| Tiatoshi JamirFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Meriema | $9K | 2022 |
| O OdogunFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Effurun | $9K | 2022 |
| Lesley Hatipone MachiridzaFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Rhodene | $8K | 2022 |
| Khawaja RehmanFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Kashmir | $8K | 2022 |
| Kavita RastogiFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Lucknow | $8K | 2022 |
| Christian PoskeFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Damendorft | $7K | 2022 |
| Christopher HolzFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Rockhampton | $7K | 2022 |
| Song ZhanfengFellowships in the Collection of Oral Literature & Traditional Knowledge | Wuwei City | $7K | 2022 |