FIREBIRD FOUNDATION FOR ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Annual Giving
$1.1M-94% YoY
Grants
46
Median Grant
$9K
Organizations Funded
13
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Foundation honors the legacy of our founders, George and Laura Appell, and supports efforts that contribute broadly to culture, language, and the environment for the betterment of humanity. Of particular interest are efforts that focus on preserving the environment, supporting the arts, sciences, and humanities, and supporting efforts that contribute to the preservation of the dignity of all peoples.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Research grants up to $10,000 for oral literature and traditional ecological knowledge collection; 41 awards in 2023; 26 awards in 2022
How to Apply
Submit proposal of no more than ten pages describing the importance of recording oral literature and traditional ecological knowledge. Include itemized budget in USD and letter from academic advisor if graduate student. Submit by email to Firebird@FirebirdFoundation.org
Does Not Fund
Aid is not offered for salary and/or fringe benefits of applicant, tuition, non-project personnel, travel to meetings, institutional overhead, or institutional support
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$1.1M
Grants
46
Median
$9K
States
12
$18.6M
Grants
41
Median
$9K
States
10
$2.1M
Grants
26
Median
$9K
States
6
Grant Size Distribution
$9K
Typical Grant (Median)
$820
Smallest
$1K
25th Pctile
$9K
75th Pctile
$333K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $9K.
Largest Recent Grants
$333K
2024
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust
ME · General operating support
$195K
2024
Northeast Wilderness Trust
VT · General operating support
$125K
2024
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
ME · General operating support
$106K
2024
University of Sydney
f/b/o Center for Cultural Linguistic Diversity & TRICL
$50K
2024
Maine Media Workshops College
ME · General operating support
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.