Munsell Family Foundation
Historical FunderEllsworth, Maine · EIN 03-0368072 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARK GEORGIA MUNSELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 HIGH STREET PO BOX 218, ELLSWORTH ME 04605 |
| Phone | 2076673965 |
| Form and materials | TRUSTEES TO RESEARCH AND ANALYZE POSSIBLE RECIPIENTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS - NO SET FORMAT ESTABLISHED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
54% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Whiting, ME | For charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Mint Theater | New York, NY | For charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Frenchman Bay Conservancy | Hancock, ME | For charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Bar Harbor, ME | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | For charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Greenwich Village Society for Hist | New York, NY | For charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Wyoming School Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | F0r charitable puroses | $2,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Memphis, TN | For charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Kpbs | San Diego, CA | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Land & Garden Preserve | Seal Harbor, ME | For charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Lewiston, ME | For charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | For charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| YMCA | Ellsworth, ME | For charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Lamoine Volunteer Fire Dept | Lamoine, ME | For charitable purposes | $500 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | For charitable purpose | $300 |
| Acadia Repertory Theatre | Mt Desert, ME | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Hudson River Park Friends | New York, NY | For charitable purposes | $250 |
| Jefferson Market Garden | New York, NY | For charitable purposes | $250 |
| Washington Park Conservancy | New York, NY | For charitable purposes | $250 |
| Keep Sedona Beautiful | Sedona, AZ | For charitable purpose | $100 |
| Lamoine Historical Society | Lamoine, ME | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Marin Humane Society | Novato, CA | For charitable purpose | $100 |
| Mount Desert Island Historical Soc | Somesville, ME | For charitable purposes | $100 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv | Hagerstown, MD | For charitable purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,300 | 24 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $20,700 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601609349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 03-0368072
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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