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The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

Portland is home to 943 nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $6b in revenue and employ 38k individuals.

How Large Are Portland, ME Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

75

1-5

29

6-10

48

11-25

28

26-50

17

51-100

13

101-250

8

250-1000

4

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

95

$50k-250k

122

$250k-1M

96

$1M-5M

23

$5M-10M

10

$10M-25M

11

$25M-100M

5

$100M+

Org Revenue Buckets

Number of Organizations

Where Do Portland, ME Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Explore Nonprofits in Portland, ME

Rosamond Thaxter Foundation

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $102k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Anne Whiteman Richardson Residuary Charitable Tr

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $134k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Daniel Raymond Nickerson Foundation Inc

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Protein Foundation

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Maine Association Of Broadcasters

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $368k

MISSION:

SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE BROADCASTING INDUSTRY IN MAINE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

Safe Abortions For Everyone

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $806k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Maine Jewish Museum

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $223k

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND DIVERSITY OF MAINE'S JEWISH IMMIGRANTS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. THROUGH EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING, THE MUSEUM SEEKS TO BUILD BRIDGES OF APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING WITH PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS.

Rural Futures Fund

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $144k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

Margaret W Soule Charitable Tr

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $55k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

Foundation For Portland Public Schools

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION FOR PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS TO BE A CATALYST FOR INCREASED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, ACHIEVEMENT, AND EQUITY FOR ALL PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS AND STAFF.

Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Of Maine

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $67k

MISSION:

FRATERNAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT OF MEMBERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY. DISBURSES GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY AS A WHOLE.

Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $346k

MISSION:

TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS AS A PART OF THE ELKS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.

Celia Kleinfeld Krichman Charitable Tr

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $964k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

Maine International Trade Center

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO EXPAND MAINE'S ECONOMY THROUGH INCREASED INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

Childrens Center

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE CHILDREN'S CENTER PROVIDES EARLY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION IN A VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT EMPHASIZES PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT, IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING.

Z A Mersereau Trust 38 Main St

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $365

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

Maine Credit Unions Campaign For Ending Hunger

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

RAISING FUNDS THROUGH A VARIETY OF WAYS AND DISTRIBUTING ALL MONEY RAISED TO HUNGER ORGANIZATIONS AND FOOD PANTRIES THROUGHOUT MAINE.

Trust U/Art 5 O/W/O Mary Alice Falvey Fbo American Lung Associati

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $35k

MISSION:

GRANTS TO AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE TRUST.

Maine Charitable Mechanic Association

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $301k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

B C And T Local 334 Retiree Health Plan Insurance Trust Nissen Div

Portland, ME

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $44k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.