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Est.

2004

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting maritime-related initiatives in the Gulf of Mexico region. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the museum can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE TO PROMOTE AND AUGMENT AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE MARITIME HISTORY, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE MARITIME HISTORY OF THE CITY OF MOBILE, STATE OF ALABAMA, AND THE GULF COAST, THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF MUSEUM FACILITIES AND ONGOING RELATED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EDUCATION, RESEARCH, COLLECTION, DOCUMENTATION, EXHIBITION, AND PUBLICATION, AND TO RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN FUNDS AND APPLY THE INCOME AND PRINCIPAL THEREOF FOR THE AFORESAID PURPOSES; AND TO DO ANY AND ALL THINGS NECESSARY FOR, HELPFUL TO OR CONSISTENT WITH THESE PURPOSES.
Total Funding Given
$72K
2021
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$72K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
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Andrew Saunders Jr
Board Member
K
Karlos Finley
Board Member
J
James K Lyons
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO?
No. NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO give?
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $72 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO make each year?
In 2021, NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $72 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO HOLDINGS II. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO?
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.