Maine Special Olympics

Organization Overview

Maine Special Olympics is located in South Portland, ME. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (N72) the organization is classified as: Special Olympics, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Maine Special Olympics employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Special Olympics is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Maine Special Olympics generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS MAINE CONDUCTS SEVERAL STATE LEVEL COMPETITIONS ANNUALLY IN 22 OLYMPIC-STYLE SPORTS. AMONG THESE ARE SUMMER AND WINTER GAMES, WHICH ARE 3-DAY, 2-NIGHT EVENTS HOSTING 1,500 AND 500 ATHLETES RESPECTIVELY - REGIONAL SOCCER AND BASKETBALL EVENTS (6 TOTAL), EQUESTRIAN, AQUATICS, BOCCE, MOTOR ACTIVITIES, GOLF, AND TENNIS COMPETITIONS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE STATE. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, OUR PROGRAM SERVES OVER 5,000 DIFFERENT ATHLETES. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE MORE THAN 70 COMPETITIVE EVENTS OFFERED AT THE LOCAL OR AREA LEVEL. OUR PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE "COACHES EDUCATION SYSTEM" TO TRAIN VOLUNTEER COACHES AND EVENT VOLUNTEERS, WHO IN TURN, TRAIN OUR ATHLETES IN THE MANY SPORTS WE OFFER.


SPECIAL OLYMPICS OWNS AND OPERATES A 5-ACRE FACILITY CALLED "CAMP TALL PINES" - USED PRIMARILY AS A FACILITY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO ENJOY A TRADITIONAL CAMP EXPERIENCE. CAMP TALL PINES HAS A "FORMAL" SUMMER CAMP SEASON - JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST, AND REMAINS OPEN AND AVAILABLE THE REST OF THE YEAR, TO ANY GROUP, SCHOOL SETTING, FAMILY, WORKPLACE, ETC. WHO SERVES CITIZENS OF MAINE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE UP-KEEP, IMPROVEMENTS, STAFFING, AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS FACILITY ARE ALSO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR PROGRAM. THE 2022 SEASON WAS HELD WITH CAPACITY LIMITS FOR SAFETY DUE TO COVID-19.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Philip Geelhoed
CEO
$144,480
Justin Beliveau
Member
$0
Diane Boas
Member
$0
Michael Burnham
Member
$0
Brandon Mazer ESQ
Vice Chair
$0
Mike Feldman
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$739,246
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,012,275
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $49,830
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,751,521
Total Program Service Revenue$74,663
Investment income $216,388
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $68,901
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$101,381
Net Income from Gaming Activities $32,270
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $10,891
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,053,253

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Maine Special Olympics has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BATH AREA FAMILY YMCA

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$10,000

DOWN EAST FAMILY YMCA

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$10,000
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