Maine Education Association
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $9.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Augusta, ME
- Founding
- 04/1976
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 01-0114035
Organization Overview
Maine Education Association is located in Augusta, ME. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Maine Education Association employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Education Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Maine Education Association generated $9.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Maine Education Association has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $1,492,616. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC EDUCATION LABOR ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFFILIATE SERVICES: TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS THROUGH LOCAL UNITS ACROSS THE STATE. SERVICES INCLUDE RECRUITING, COORDINATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND ASSISTING IN NEGOTIATION ACTIVITIES.
ORGANIZING & DATA: TO EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS TO IMPACT THEIR WORKING LIVES THROUGH ORGANIZING PRINCIPALS AND THE COLLECTION OF DATA. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: TO ADVOCATE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE MAINE LEGISLATURE AND CONGRESS FOR SCHOOL FUNDING, EDUCATION LAWS THAT IMPACT OUR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PROFESSION. TRAINING & EARLY EDUCATOR ENGAGEMENT: TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL EDUCATORS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CAREERS.
COMMUNICATIONS: TO PUBLISH THE MAINE EDUCATOR AND NEWSLETTER, MEMBERSHIP MATERIALS, AND EXTERNAL NEWS MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS.
LEGAL SERVICES: TO ASSIST MEMBERS WITH EMPLOYMENT ISSUES THROUGH OUR LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM, MAINTAIN IN-HOUSE LEGAL SERVICES, AND CONSULT WITH STAFF AND AFFILIATES ON LEGAL ISSUES AND EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Grace Leavitt President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $137,081 |
Jesse Hargrove Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $15,226 |
Beth French Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $7,572 |
Rebecca Cole Nea Director | Trustee | 2 | $3,021 |
Evelyn Atwood Director | Trustee | 2 | $3,021 |
Dennis Boyd Director | Trustee | 2 | $3,103 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Donald F Fontaine Attorney At Law Legal Assistance To Members | 8/30/19 | $198,216 |
Cloutier Conley & Duffett Pa Legal Assistance To Members | 8/30/19 | $106,291 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $698,111 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $698,111 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,639,590 |
| Investment income | $90,879 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $34,925 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,463,505 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $214,770 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $987,282 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,516,245 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,009,881 |
| Other employee benefits | $999,953 |
| Payroll taxes | $335,737 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $187,091 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,379 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,082 |
| Fees for services: Other | $108,363 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $285,926 |
| Information technology | $46,871 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $343,586 |
| Travel | $353,625 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $206,535 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $122,418 |
| Insurance | $31,157 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,862,376 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,985,589 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $275,875 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $79,443 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,061,118 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,091,885 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $25,931 |
| Other assets | $5,093 |
| Total assets | $7,525,434 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $743,115 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $45,363 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $25,931 |
| Total liabilities | $814,409 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,711,025 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,525,434 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Maine Education Association has awarded $173,995 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MEA-RETIRED PURPOSE: Operational support | $20,000 |
MEASO RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSIDY PURPOSE: Operational support | $12,000 |
AFUM PURPOSE: Financial Assistance for Mediation/Arbitration Cost | $5,250 |
SAD 49 PURPOSE: Financial Assistance for Mediation/Arbitration Cost | $6,300 |
SANFORD PURPOSE: Financial Assistance for Mediation/Arbitration Cost | $10,445 |
CITIZENS WHO SUPPORT MAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - PAC PURPOSE: Operational support | $120,000 |