The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Maine

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.

MISSION:

ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: AT THE TELLING ROOM, WE EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH WRITING AND SHARE THEIR VOICES WITH THE WORLD. FOCUSED ON YOUNG WRITERS AGE 6 TO 18, WE SEEK TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, STRENGTHEN LITERACY SKILLS, AND PROVIDE AUDIENCES FOR STUDENTS. AS A LITERARY ARTS EDUCATION AND YOUTH PUBLISHING ORGANIZATION, WE BELIEVE THAT THE POWER OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION CAN CHANGE COMMUNITIES FOR THE BETTER AND HELP YOUTH SUCCEED NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION'S MAIN FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO SUPPORT LIBRARIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO THE ACCESS AND PRESERVATION OF KNOWLEDGE.

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 DECENT, SAFE AND CLEAN SUBSIDIZED HOUSING TO ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER LINCOLN, MAINE AREA.

MISSION:

ORGANIZATION IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIRE PROTECTION AND EXTINGUISHMENT FOR THE TOWN OF YORK AND INCLUDES FIRE SUPRESSION, PREVENTION, PUBLIC FIRE EDUCATION, FIRE INSPECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

MISSION:

RAISES FUNDS TO MAINTAIN/UPGRADE CITY OF PORTLAND, ME MUNICIPAL PIPE ORGAN.

MISSION:

BRUNSWICK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (BDC) PROVIDES LOW-COST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER AID DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY OF BRUNSWICK, MAINE. BDC PROVIDES FUNDS AND WORKING CAPITAL (IN THE FORMS OF LOANS AND GRANTS) TO LOCAL BUSINESS CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL PROPRIETORS WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN FUNDS FROM CONVENTIONAL COMMERCIAL SOURCES BECAUSE OF POOR FINANCIAL RISK. REPAID LOAN FUNDS, AND ANY SMALL INTEREST THEREON, IS USED TO MAKE NEW LOANS AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF BRUNSWICK TO IMPROVE DETERIORATED AREAS AND TO BEAUTIFY THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO PRATICE, TEACH AND ADVOCATE SOUND PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION AND HORTICULTURE IN ORDER TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. TO PROVIDE NATURAL LANDSCAPES AND CULTIVATED AREAS FOR THE PUBLIC ENJOYMENT.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF SEASONAL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE CARE AND SERVICES.

MISSION:

TO BE AN ASSOCIATION OF CONTRACTORS AND RELATED BUSINESSES COMMITTED TO PROMOTING THE BALANCED INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS AND ADVOCATING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF QUALITY, PROFESSIONALISM, SAFETY, AND ETHICS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE PROVIDING OF TRAINING, THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION, AND ACTING AS A REPRESENTATIVE AT THE STATE LEVEL.

MISSION:

WE ARE ENDING CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY HELPING SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN USDA CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS, MOVING US CLOSER TO A STATE WHERE EVERY STUDENT IN EVERY COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO THE NUTRITIOUS MEALS THEY NEED WHEREVER THEY LIVE, LEARN AND PLAY. FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL (FPFP) IS A CAPACITY-BUILDING, COLLABORATIVE PROJECT DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO END CHILD HUNGER THROUGH POLICY, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. FPFP CONVENES FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS WITH NONPROFITS, FAITH COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO CREATE AN EFFICIENT SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTABILITY THAT INCREASES FOOD SECURITY IN MAINE.

MISSION:

TO ADMINISTER FUNDS, SECURITIES, AND PROPERTIES OF ANY SORT, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL CEMETERY.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT AND EXPAND THE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF MAINE'S RETIRED EMPLOYEES: TEACHERS, STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AND TO SUPPORT A FISCALLY SOUND RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

MISSION:

THE RECEIPT AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROPERTY AND FUNDS FOR THE PROMOTION AND CONSERVATION, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF BIDDEFORD POOL, MAINE AND AREAS CONTIGUOUS TO IT, INCLUDING LAND AND WATER RESOURCES, PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE, SCENIC, AGRICULTURAL, NATURAL AND HISTORIC AREAS THERIN.

MISSION:

MAINE PRESERVATION PROMOTES AND PRESERVES HISTORIC PLACES, BUILDINGS, DOWNTOWNS AND NEIGHBORHOODS, STENGHTENING THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF MAINE COMMUNITIES.

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 CONNECT NATIVE YOUTH WITH CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE KEEPERS AND WESTERN SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS, OFTEN ON ANCESTRAL LANDS.

MISSION:

TO SELL AND MAINTAIN CEMETERY LOTS AT BROOKSIDE CEMETERY.

MISSION:

PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM DEMONSTRATE ONE OR MORE EDUCATIONAL DISABILITIES OF VARYING DEGREE.