The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Maine
Maine is home to 10k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $18b in revenue and employ 143.8k individuals.
Where Do Maine
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Maine?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 352 | 9,817 | $1,845,814,375 | $327,640,978 |
| Bangor | 323 | 13,415 | $1,636,283,150 | $85,678,664 |
| Lewiston | 222 | 10,329 | $1,375,806,905 | $412,719,922 |
| Auburn | 211 | 2,170 | $227,935,196 | $5,401,169 |
| Brunswick | 201 | 5,833 | $592,093,129 | $2,755,990,279 |
| Scarborough | 143 | 1,321 | $178,225,929 | $16,727,888 |
| Ellsworth | 120 | 1,652 | $233,549,999 | $337,191,304 |
| Westbrook | 113 | 2,515 | $172,533,477 | $1,680,601 |
| Waterville | 107 | 5,673 | $560,646,208 | $740,346,797 |
| Yarmouth | 105 | 365 | $48,610,494 | $82,429,693 |
| Saco | 99 | 1,593 | $205,872,780 | $9,773,259 |
| Falmouth | 99 | 680 | $80,928,153 | $105,017,910 |
| Bath | 98 | 1,081 | $82,459,960 | $22,144,299 |
| Camden | 97 | 327 | $27,428,169 | $10,402,468 |
| Belfast | 91 | 764 | $103,446,942 | $26,830,558 |
| Windham | 91 | 100 | $4,253,468 | $1,304,093 |
| Orono | 89 | 397 | $67,486,782 | $136,259,114 |
| Kennebunk | 88 | 202 | $9,313,973 | $10,089,745 |
| Presque Isle | 88 | 2,518 | $240,204,666 | $6,230,412 |
| Rockland | 87 | 629 | $50,762,710 | $19,797,556 |
Explore Nonprofits in Maine
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust
Cape Porpoise, ME
Assets: $23m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
THE TRUST IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING LAND FOR USE BY CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND TO MANAGING PROPERTIES IN A WAY THAT REFLECTS THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF KENNEBUNKPORT.
Maine Audubon Society
Falmouth, ME
Assets: $23m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 68
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Bridgton Academy
North Bridgton, ME
Assets: $23m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 67
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN IN A UNIQUE, ONE-YEAR POSTGRADUATE ENVIRONMENT TO PREPARE FOR THE RIGORS OF COLLEGE AND BEYOND.
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
Assets: $22m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 97
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHERN MAINE IS TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE, PRODUCTIVE AND CARING CITIZENS.BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHERN MAINE PROVIDES:-A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN AND GROW-ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING, ADULT PROFESSIONALS-LIFE-ENHANCING PROGRAMS AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES-HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY
Castine Scientific Society
Castine, ME
Assets: $22m
Revenue: $577k
Employees: 14
MISSION:
BUILDING ON THE LEGACY OF ITS FOUNDING FAMILY, THE WILSON MUSEUM USES ITS DIVERSE COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO STIMULATE EXPLORATION OF THE NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURES OF THE PENOBSCOT BAY REGION AND THE WORLD.
Morrison Center
Scarborough, ME
Assets: $22m
Revenue: $18m
Employees: 386
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES. THE MORRISON CENTER'S DYNAMIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT EMPOWER ITS CONSUMERS TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM PERSONAL GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE.
Dorothea And Leo Rabkin Foundation
South Portland, ME
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $1m
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.
New Communities Inc
Westbrook, ME
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $24m
Employees: 502
MISSION:
NEW COMMUNITIES CREATES SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES AND DELIVERS INNOVATIVE SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
United Way Inc
Portland, ME
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $13m
Employees: 53
MISSION:
IMPROVING LIVES BY FOCUSING ON THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF A STRONG COMMUNITY: EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH.
Northern Maine Development Commission Inc
Caribou, ME
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $32m
Employees: 16
MISSION:
TO SERVE THE NORTHERN MAINE REGION WITH EFFECTIVE REGIONAL COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
W F Bisbee J G O Rourke Tte
Portland, ME
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $341k
MISSION:
THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE TOWN OF CAMDEN MAINE TO FUND PROGRAMS AT MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT #28 CAMDEN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WHICH ARE FULLY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Bangor Young Mens Christian Association
Bangor, ME
Assets: $21m
Revenue: $16m
Employees: 241
MISSION:
THE BANGOR YMCA IS A COMMUNITY LEADER IN SUPPORTING CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES IN THEIR LIFELONG QUEST FOR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL WELLNESS. THE Y IS AN ESSENTIAL COLLABORATIVE LEADER THAT STRENGTHENS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR REGION BY BEING THE CHAMPION FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE CURRENTLY SERVE MORE THAN 10,000 PEOPLE THROUGH OUR MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPANTS.
The Foundation For Maine Community Colleges
South Portland, ME
Assets: $20m
Revenue: $17m
Employees: 3
MISSION:
PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR MAINE'S SEVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Maine Technology Institute
Brunswick, ME
Assets: $20m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUBRECIPIENTS IN THE STATE OF MAINE.
North Yarmouth Academy
Yarmouth, ME
Assets: $20m
Revenue: $17m
Employees: 172
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to run schools comprising any span of grades beginning with the next grade following an elementary school and ending at or below grade 12.
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program
Waterville, ME
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $41m
Employees: 376
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES AND BY PARTNERING WITH OTHERS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY IN AN EVER CHANGING ENVIRONMENT.
Maine Maritime Museum
Bath, ME
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 63
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.
Shalom House
Portland, ME
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $31m
Employees: 286
MISSION:
SHALOM HOUSE PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND A CHOICE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING RANGING FROM TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND GROUP HOMES TO INDEPENDENT APARTMENTS. ONCE BASIC NEEDS HAVE BEEN MET, PEOPLE'S LIVES CAN BECOME MORE STABLE. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS ADDRESS PERSONAL GOALS, RECEIVE SERVICES, TAKE MEDICATIONS, AND ONCE AGAIN BECOME A VITAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY.
Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc
Calais, ME
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND OTHER WILD ATLANTIC SALMON CONSERVATION ACTIVITY
Morton-Kelly Charitable Tr
Portland, ME
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $5m
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.