The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Maine

MISSION:

THE MAINE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC POLICY ADVANCES EQUITY AND PROSPERITY FOR ALL MAINE PEOPLE THROUGH ISSUE-BASED ANALYSIS, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT YOUTH, VETERENS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ON CHEBEAGUE ISLAND, ME

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME AND FOSTER GIRLS, AGES 6-18, FROM URBAN AND RURAL AREAS OF NEW YORK AND NEW ENGLAND WITH AN EMPOWERING RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, WE AIM TO HELP EACH CAMPER RECOGNIZE HER OWN PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND THOSE OF HER PEERS. USING OUR SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE, WE WORK TO INSTILL A SENSE OF PRIDE, ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG OUR CAMPERS. IT IS OUR VISION THAT OUR CAMPERS WILL RETURN YEAR AFTER YEAR TO CONTINUE THEIR GROWTH AND BECOME SUCCESSFUL LEADERS.

MISSION:

EXPLORING THE ARTS WITH CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the volunteer and other organizations that provide emergency rescue operations and/or lifesaving activities for people who are stranded, lost, accident victims, or exposed to other life-threatening dangers. Included may be organizations that participate in air rescue, mountain rescue, sea rescue, ski rescue, traffic accident rescue and urban search and rescue operations.

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.

MISSION:

PROTECT FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT LAND AND WATER IN THE BANGOR REGION THAT HAVE SPECIAL ECOLOGICAL, NATURAL, SCENIC, AGRICULTURAL, OR RECREATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE; INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate health centers, clinics, and other facilities that provide walk-in, walk-out diagnostic and treatment services for people whose care does not require confinement or a hospital stay. Use this code for types of outpatient facilities or services not specified below.

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.

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.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NATURE-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INTERCONNECTED WITH/BY EVER-CHANGING PUBLIC AND SCHOOL FOCUSED PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, EVENTS AND EXHIBITS. WE FOCUS ON INTERACTIVE, CREATIVE AND HANDS-ON RESOURCES AND TEACHING WITH A FOCUS ON COMBINING HEALTHY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND AN APPRECIATION OF TE ROLE NATURE PLAYS IN ALL OF OUR LIVES WITH THE FUN OF LEARNING. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE HAS A NATURAL ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE WORLD THROUGH THEIR OWN EYES AND BY USING THEIR OWN INTELLECT, AND THIS GUIDES EVERYTHING WE DO. ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE ON OUR 224 ACRE PRESERVE WITH SIX MILES OF TRAILS, THE SECOND LONGEST WETLAND BOARDWALK IN MAINE, TWENTY BOTANICAL COLLECTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND MAINE'S LARGEST PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE NATURE INSPIRED SCULPTURE EXHIBIT.

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SANCTUARY FOR ABUSED, ABANDONED AND UNWANTED COMPANION ANIMALS OF OUR COMMUNITY WHERE THEY MAY RECEIVE COMPASSION AND HEALING. WE PROMOTE HUMANE TREATMENT, RESPONSIBLE PET CARE AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY THROUGH EXAMPLE AND EDUCATION,

MISSION:

TO RESTORE AND OPERATE THE HISTORIC AUGUSTA COLONIAL THEATER FOR THE ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY. THE COLONIAL THEATER WILL BE A FAR-REACHING, VIABLE, RESTORED HISTORIC THEATER IN THE DOWNTOWN OF OUR STATE CAPITAL THAT WILL PROVIDE PROGRAMMING IN CULTURAL ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY OVERALL MISSION OF THE TRUST IS TO CELEBRATE AND PRESERVE THE RAILROAD HISTORY OF DOWNEAST MAINE. THE IMMEDIATE AND PRIMARY GOAL IS TO DEVELOP THE DOWNEAST SCENIC RAILROAD FOR EDUCATION, ENLIGHTENMENT AND ENJOYMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO FUND THE PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE MAINE'S HERITAGE THROUGH PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS, AND EVENTS THAT PROMOTE, ADVOCATE, AND BUILD SUPPORT FOR THE MAINE STATE MUSEUM.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PERSONAL SUPPORT TO ADULTS WHO SEEK A BETTER LIFESTYLE AND TO IMPROVE THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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.