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SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN MAINE ECONOMY THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNICATION.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$3.6M
Program Spending
89%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$3.5M
Total Expenses
▼$3.3M
Total Assets
$2.2M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.5M
Net Assets
$731.1K
Officer Compensation
→$251.6K
Other Salaries
$300.1K
Investment Income
$77K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $1.9M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAINE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS | PORTLAND, ME | $762.9K | Cash | AWARD TO INVEST IN BUSINESS ACCELERATION PROGRAMS DELIVERED BY MAINE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO MAINE FOOD, BIOSCIENCE AND FOOD TECH COMPANIES |
EDUCATE MAINE20-3559947 | PORTLAND, ME | $375.8K | Cash | AWARD TO EDUCATE MAINE TO INVEST IN PROVIDING EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS TO ATTRACT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN MAINE |
COASTAL ENTERPRISES INC | BRUNSWICK, ME | $351.1K | Cash | AWARD TO COASTAL ENTERPRISES, INC TO INVEST IN BUSINESS GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF MAINE FOOD COMPANIES |
MAINE AQUACULTURE ASSOCIATION | HALLOWELL, ME | $215.9K | Cash | TO SUPPORT THE STATE'S AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, BUSINESS PLANNING RESOURCES, COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING, AND GUIDANCE TO HELP GROWERS BUILD SUSTAINABLE AND SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS. |
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | BOSTON, MA | $123.8K | Cash | AWARD TO NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LIFE SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK AND ASSET MAP |
NEW ENGLAND OCEAN CLUSTER LLC37-1820751 | PORTLAND, ME | $63.8K | Cash | AWARD TO NEW ENGLAND OCEAN CLUSTER TO ATTRACT AND PROVIDE BUSINESS SUPPORT TO COMPANIES STARTING OPERATIONS IN MAINE |
THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC | BOSTON, MA | $28.2K | Cash | AWARD TO ACHIEVE ACCELERATED GROWTH AND INVESTMENT IN THIRD SECTOR PROGRAMS |
| Total | $1.9M | |||
MAINE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS
PORTLAND, ME
$762.9K
PORTLAND, ME
$375.8K
COASTAL ENTERPRISES INC
BRUNSWICK, ME
$351.1K
MAINE AQUACULTURE ASSOCIATION
HALLOWELL, ME
$215.9K
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
BOSTON, MA
$123.8K
NEW ENGLAND OCEAN CLUSTER LLC
PORTLAND, ME
$63.8K
THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC
BOSTON, MA
$28.2K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$1M
Awards Found
2
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Administration | FY 22 CONGRESSIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING CONGRESSIONAL EARMARK FOCUSMAINE | $919K | FY2022 | Sep 2022 – Aug 2023 | Open → |
| Department of Agriculture | THIS GRANT AWARD IS BEING REQUESTED BY RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLYTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS IN THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OF BLYTHE AND PALO VE | $100K | FY2026 | Mar 2026 – Feb 2028 | Open → |
Small Business Administration
$919K
FY 22 CONGRESSIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING CONGRESSIONAL EARMARK FOCUSMAINE
Department of Agriculture
$100K
THIS GRANT AWARD IS BEING REQUESTED BY RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLYTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS IN THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OF BLYTHE AND PALO VE
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
WarningTax-exempt status was revoked on May 15, 2010
Reinstated on May 15, 2010
Exemption type: 03
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $3.6M | $3.5M | $3.3M | $2.2M | $731.1K |
| 2023IRS e-File | $3.2M | $3.2M | $3.5M | $2.2M | $438.4K |
| 2022 | $2.2M | $2.1M | $2.3M | $5.2M | $666.9K |
| 2021 | $2.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
Revocation status: IRS Auto-Revocation List
| Total |
|---|
| Andrea Maker | President, Co-chair & Co-founder | 40 | $192.4K | $0 | $47K | $239.4K |
| John Fitzsimmons | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Bourque | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Andrea Maker
President, Co-chair & Co-founder
$239.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$192.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$47K
John Fitzsimmons
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Bourque
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Waterston | Program Director | 40 | $138.6K | $0 | $32.4K | $170.9K |
Leo Waterston
Program Director
$170.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$138.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$32.4K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Rector Blazek | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Connors | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Mckersie | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Dearborn | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joan Ferrini-Mundy | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Miale | Member |
Amanda Rector Blazek
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dana Connors
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ed Mckersie
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2.5M |
| $2.3M |
| $1.6M |
| $730.1K |
| 2020 | $2.8M | $2.8M | $2.6M | $1.6M | $496K |
| 2019 | $2M | $2M | $2.2M | $2.3M | $354.2K |
| 2018 | $1.7M | $1.6M | $1.6M | $2.7M | $617.2K |
| 2017 | $1.2M | $1.2M | $1.2M | $619.3K | $94.4K |
| 2016 | $293.2K | $293.2K | $235K | $65.1K | $65.1K |
| 2015 | $388K | $388K | $516.2K | $6,856 | $6,859 |
| 2014 | $146.1K | — | $10.8K | $135.2K | — |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Michael Dubyak | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Woodcock | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Jay Dearborn
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joan Ferrini-Mundy
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kristen Miale
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Dubyak
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patrick Woodcock
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0