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          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04101</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>010211530</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7500</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>A YEAR-LONG PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT SHOWCASING THEIR EXTENSIVE HOLDINGS OF PRE-CIVIL WAR PHOTOS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>VICTORIA MANSION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>109 DANFORTH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PORTLAND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04101</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>010207716</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7445</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>AN EXHIBIT EXPLORING CONNECTIONS TIED TO FASHION, INDUSTRY, AND CULTURAL CHANGE IN PORTLAND IN THE LATE 1800S.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BEALS HISTORICAL SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 280</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BEALS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04611</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>311712015</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>THE GRANT HELPED BUILD A STORAGE FACILITY TO PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT TWO HISTORIC LOBSTER BOATS AND RELATED MATERIALS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CORNISH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 857/36 MAIN STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CORNISH</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04020</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>016014486</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>FUNDS HELPED WITH BUILDING A LIBRARY EXPANSION TO DOUBLE FLOOR SPACE AND IMPROVE THE HEATING SYSTEM.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NORTHEAST HISTORIC FILM</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>85 MAIN STREET/PO BOX 900</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BUCKSPORT</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04416</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>222823713</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>FUNDS WERE USED TO PURCHASE A NEW DIGITAL MARQUEE FOR THE ALAMO THEATRE WHERE NHF SHOWS OLD MOVIES.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TOWN OF CORINNA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>8 LEVI STEWART DRIVE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CORINNA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04928</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>016000121</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>THIS GRANT WAS USED FOR DISPLAY CASES, SECURITY PROTECTION, AND PRESENTATION EQUIPMENT AT THE TOWN LIBRARY.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DR SHAW MEMORIAL LIBRARY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>344 POND ROAD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MOUNT VERNON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04352</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>016000283</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>THIS LIBRARY RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT INCREASED FLOOR SPACE, IMPROVED PUBLIC ACCESS, AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MUSEE CULTUREL DU MONT CARMEL</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 150</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>LILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04746</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>222813830</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>COVERS COSTS FOR PHASE ONE IN THE PLANNING OF A PERMANENT EXHIBIT OF FRENCH-CANADIEN HERITAGE ARTIFACTS.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MAYO STREET ARTS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>10 MAYO STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PORTLAND</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04101</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>271461543</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>RENOVATIONS INCLUDED NEW PRESENTATION EQUIPMENT, NEW SOUND EQUIPMENT, AND AN UPDATED LIGHTING SYSTEM.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HIRAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 105</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>HIRAM</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04041</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>010485903</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7180</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>FUNDS WERE USED FOR REPAIRS TO THE SOCIETY'S GREAT OSSIPEE MUSEUM FOR STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENT.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MAINE'S FIRST SHIPVIRGINIA PROJECT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 231</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BATH</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04530</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>043364532</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7453</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>THE GRANT HELPED CREATE A PERMANENT EXHIBIT TO TELL THE STORY OF THE FIRST SHIP BUILT AT MAINE'S POPHAM COLONY.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WINSLOW PUBLIC LIBRARY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>136 HALIFAX STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>WINSLOW</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04901</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>016005695</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TWO ARCHIVAL DISPLAY CASES WERE PURCHASED TO HOUSE ARTIFACTS DISCOVERED IN FOUR FORT EXCAVATIONS ON THE KENNEBEC.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THROUGH ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH GRANTEES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNOR OF MAINE CAN APPOINT THE LESSER OF 6 MEMBERS OR 25% OF BOARD MEMBERSHIP.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FOLLOWING REVIEW BY MANAGEMENT AND THE COUNCIL'S ACCOUNTANT, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO EVERY BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE DOCUMENT. MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ARE ASKED TO AFFIRM THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE DOCUMENT. FOLLOWING A PERIOD OF QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, THE COUNCIL FILES FORM 990 WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THROUGH SELF REPORTING AND HONESTY PRACTICES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS THE BOARD PRESIDENT. ALL MHC SALARIES INCLUDING THAT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE MEASURED AGAINST RELEVANT INDICES. THESE INCLUDE THE SCALE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION AT OTHER MAINE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR BUDGET SIZE TO THE COUNCIL (AS REPORTED IN THE MAINE ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFITS SALARY SURVEY) AS WELL AS SALARY AND BENEFIT SURVEYS FOR ALL HUMANITIES COUNCILS PREPARED BY THE FEDERATION OF STATE HUMANITIES COUNCILS. THESE SURVEYS PROVIDE DATA ON A NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND BUDGET-SPECIFIC BASIS, AND THE COUNCIL'S GOAL IS TO COMPENSATE ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHIN A RANGE OF +/- 20% OF THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR HUMANITIES COUNCILS. THE COUNCIL INCLUDES A TOTAL COMPENSATION POLICY IN ITS EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK DOCUMENTING ITS COMPENSATION PROCEDURES. THE POLICY NOTES THAT SALARY RANGES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND A FULL COMPENSATION PLAN EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED EVERY THREE TO FIVE YEARS. "PAY ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE MADE WHEN THE BUDGET ALLOWS, WHEN THE MARKET DICTATES, AND WHEN JUSTIFIED BY PERFORMANCE."</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE MAINE HUMANITIES COUNCIL ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT IT'S PORTLAND OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL OTHER FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 178,694. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,064. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 17,032. TOTAL EXPENSES 197,790.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
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