Maine Peoples Alliance
- Assets
- $5.4m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 58
- Location
- Portland, ME
- Founding
- 07/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 01-0383493
Organization Overview
Maine Peoples Alliance is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Maine Peoples Alliance employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Peoples Alliance is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Maine Peoples Alliance generated $4.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 9 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 2016, Maine Peoples Alliance has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $2,859,500. 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
IN 2023, MPA WORKED TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY REFORM, CLIMATE POLICY, DRUG POLICY, WORKER RIGHTS, HEALTHCARE AND CAREGIVING, RACIAL JUSTICE, AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STATEWIDE & LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZING - WORKED TO ADVANCE GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS TO: ADVANCE RACIAL JUSTICE AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS; WORK TOWARDS FAIR TAXES; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; EXPANDED HEALTHCARE AND POLICIES THAT ALLOW MAINE SENIORS TO AGE WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR HOMES; ADDRESS THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC; BUILD SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY REFORM AND DEMONSTRATE THE BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR PROTECTION OF PROGRAMS LIKE SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, AMONG OTHERS. ALSO WORKED TO SUPPORT PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. WE ARE KNOWN FOR OUR ABILITY TO DO GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND EDUCATION THAT REACHES MORE THAN 100,000 MAINERS EACH YEAR WITH DIRECT PERSONAL CONTACT AND QUALITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORK.
DOOR CANVASS - PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: CANVASS STAFF CONTACTS HOUSEHOLDS IN MAINE BY VISITING HOMES IN THE PORTLAND, BANGOR, AND LEWISTON AREAS TO DISTRIBUTE ISSUE-ORIENTED INFORMATION, RECRUIT MEMBERS, AND SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS. SOME OUTREACH WAS DONE VIA PHONE, TEXT, SOCIAL MEDIA AND VIDEO.
PROGRESSIVE COALITION SERVICES: AS PART OF ITS OVERALL ORGANIZING AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION, MPA OFFERS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICE FOR APPROPRIATE PARTNERS AND COALITIONS WITH SHARED MISSIONS AND GOALS. IN 2023 THIS INCLUDED MAINE VOTES, A STATE-BASED COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN AND POLITICAL ACTIVITY TABLE BUILT TO ESTABLISH COLLECTIVE ACTION AROUND A COMMON AGENDA--BY IMPROVING LONG-TERM COORDINATION VIA DATA, TARGETING, AND RELATED ACTIVITY. ANOTHER SUCH PARTNER IN 2023 WAS THE MAINE LABOR CLIMATE COUNCIL, A COALITION OF UNIONS WORKING TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jesse Graham Co-Exec Dir | Officer | 9.4 | $38,868 |
Amy Halsted Co-Exec Dir | Officer | 9.4 | $39,256 |
Heidi Brooks Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Brandy Staples Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jenny Rottmann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Patty Kidder Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,760 |
| Fundraising events | $25,335 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,364,367 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,399,462 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,748 |
| Investment income | $64,430 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,259 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,458,381 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,275 |
| 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. | $86,011 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,300 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $793,830 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,971 |
| Other employee benefits | $98,828 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,453 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $53,012 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,062 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $213,561 |
| Advertising and promotion | $82,512 |
| Office expenses | $64,884 |
| Information technology | $51,480 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $80,075 |
| Travel | $40,263 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,099 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,507 |
| Insurance | $28,344 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,804,131 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $167,827 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,178,472 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $865,918 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $182,110 |
| Total assets | $5,394,327 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $156 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $20,226 |
| Total liabilities | $20,382 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,095,297 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $278,648 |
| 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 | $5,394,327 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Maine Peoples Alliance has awarded $1,860,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS PURPOSE: ISSUE ADVOCACY | $70,000 |
MAINE WOMENS LOBBY PURPOSE: ISSUE ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
MAINE AFL-CIO PURPOSE: ISSUE ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
MAINERS FOR PAID LEAVE PURPOSE: ISSUE ADVOCACY | $1,250,000 |
REBUILD MAINE PURPOSE: ELECTORAL COMMUNICAT | $390,000 |
NEW MAINERS ALLIANCE PURPOSE: ISSUE ADVOCACY | $45,000 |