EIN 01-0524375

Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Phillips
State
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research is a private foundation that research, preserve, and promote the culture, history, art, and literature of indigenous people. The foundation made 15 grants last year to organizations such as the Forest Society of Maine.
Total revenues
$30,094,243
2022
Total expenses
$2,949,167
2022
Total assets
$61,810,982
2022
Num. employees
3
2022

Program areas at Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

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.
Investment income only for the year;no related or exempt function income exists during the current year.

Grants made by Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Neighborhood Music School (NMS)General Operating Support$567,000
Chewonki FoundationGeneral Operating Support$300,000
Rangeley Lakes Heritage TrustGeneral Operating Support$275,000
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$10,000

Personnel at Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

NameTitleCompensation
Charity Reynolds AppellExecutive Director$54,130
Laura P. Appell-WarrenBoard Member$0
George N. AppellPresident , Director , Sabah Oral Literature Project; President , Borneo Research Council$0

Financials for Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$25,069,426
Investment income and dividends$917,804
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,986,152
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$120,861
Total revenues$30,094,243

Form 990s for Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-09990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-02990PFView PDF
2019-122021-02-25990PFView PDF
2018-122019-12-30990PFView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 21, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box A
Phillips, ME 04966
County
Franklin County, ME
Website URL
firebirdresearchgrants.org/ 
Phone
(207) 639-3939
IRS details
EIN
01-0524375
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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