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12 funders with a record of paying for “appraisal”
Where the money went
Museum of ScienceBoston, MACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $62,574 · through 2022Largest: $28,622 to Edtogether Inc — federal subawards: appraisal in diverse populations: pilot research about intersectional identity in science exhibits
The Appraisal FoundationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $660,000 · through 2024Largest: $100,000 to THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE — completion of the practical applications of real estate appraisal (parea) program and expenses.
Largest: $15,350 to APPRAISAL INST ED TRUST — general fund & online catalog custom
Largest: $2.0M to National Philanthropic Trust — provides philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations and financial institutions and specializes in donor advised funds. on december 30, 2022 15,801 shares of barry-wehmiller gro…
Largest: $950,000 to BONAI SHALOM — donation of land to bonai shalom upon which the organization will build a new syagogue. see appraisal for land details lot 2b.
American Battlefield TrustWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $29,000 · through 2021Largest: $9,000 to South Carolina Battleground Pres Trust — appraisals of hobkirk hill tracts - noskwith and pcf
Colorado Assessors AssociationCastle Rock, COCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $45,834 · through 2023Largest: $15,834 to CO ASSOC OF TAX APPRAISERS — schedule o - addtn'l
Largest: $595,000 to ROLLINS COLLEGE — general use, no restrictions. see attached form 8283 and appraisal.
Baltimore Community LendingBaltimore, MDCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $302,000 · through 2024Largest: $172,000 to WESTPORT CEDC — appraisal gap
Largest: $175,000 to Delta Institute — to identify soil health targets linked to land management and develop associated appraisal methodologies.
Largest: $100,000 to WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE FOUNDATION — real estate appraiser career education and experience program
Largest: $170,000 to National Portrait Gallery — description of contributed property - artwork book value - $170,000 method used to determine book value - fmv at time of donation method used to determine the fmv - appraisal the d…
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →