Maine Environmental Education Association
- Assets
- $506.0k
- Revenue
- $807.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Brunswick, ME
- Founding
- 10/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 01-0383590
Organization Overview
Maine Environmental Education Association is located in Brunswick, ME. The organization was established in 1982. 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 12/2023, Maine Environmental Education Association employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Environmental Education Association 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 Environmental Education Association generated $807.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $820.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 50.9% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ENHANCES AND AMPLIFIES THE EFFORTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING AND ACTION IN MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM 1: FOSTERING YOUTH LEADERSHIP MEEA WORKS WITH YOUTH AND EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS TO CREATE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER THEIR DRIVE FOR SOCIAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND STIPENDS FOR THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE. COMMUNITY BUILDING IS ESSENTIAL TO FOSTERING YOUTH LEADERSHIP. THEREFORE, WE CONNECT YOUTH TO NETWORK PEERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, MENTORS, AND COACHES. WE RECOGNIZE OUR YOUTHS WORK THROUGH AWARD NOMINATIONS.
PRIORITIZING RESEARCH AND EVALUATION - RESEARCH AND EVALUATION ARE CRUCIAL IN HIGHLIGHTING THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY, SO MEEA WORKS TO IDENTIFY STATEWIDE TRENDS, PATTERNS, AND NEEDS. MEEA UTILIZES THIS INFORMATION TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC EVALUATION, ASSESS PROGRESS TOWARD SYSTEMS CHANGE, AND DISSEMINATE LOCAL CASE STUDIES OF INNOVATION. MEEA ALSO SEEKS TO COMMUNICATE BEST PRACTICES FROM THE NATIONAL LEVEL. SHIFTING CULTURE- MULTISCALE CHANGE IS ESSENTIAL TO MEEA'S WORK. MEEA BUILDS ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURES TO CULTIVATE VALUES-ALIGNED PROCEDURES, EMERGENT STRATEGIES, TRANSPARENCY WITH FAILURE AND PROCESS, AND AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS. MEEA SHARES THE LESSONS LEARNED WITH OUR STATE AND NATIONAL NETWORKS THROUGH MODELING, TEACHING, AND ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR OTHERS WORKING TOWARDS THESE CULTURE SHIFTS.
PROGRAM 2: SUPPORTING EDUCATORS EDUCATORS ARE CRITICAL CHANGE AGENTS, AND WE AIM TO SUPPORT THEIR WORK THROUGH PEER CONNECTIONS, CONVENINGS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL RESOURCES. WE ELEVATE STORYTELLING AND CELEBRATE EDUCATOR SUCCESSES TO SHARE THESE ACHIEVEMENTS WITH OUR STATE AND NATIONAL NETWORK. IN 2023, WE AWARDED 119 MINIGRANTS TO SUPPORT EDUCATORS.
PROGRAM 3: ADVANCING TRANSFORMATIONAL POLICY MEEA STRIVES TO ADVANCE RESEARCH-INFORMED,TRANSFORMATIONAL POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT WILL FURTHER ELEVATE THE IMPACT OF OUR PROGRAMS. OUR APPROACH FOCUSES ON GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT, COLLABORATING WITH COALITION PARTNERS, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STATE AND FEDERAL DECISION-MAKERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Olivia Griset Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $61,422 |
Vanessa Berry Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Alexandra Brasilli Director | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Katie Coppens Director | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Hadley Couraud Director | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Laura Cravers-Rogers Director | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
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 | $744,793 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $744,793 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $58,881 |
| Investment income | $3,776 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $807,450 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $153,973 |
| 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. | $64,869 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,712 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $352,938 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,195 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,720 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $698 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,992 |
| Office expenses | $305 |
| Information technology | $9,076 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,957 |
| Travel | $27,751 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,749 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,493 |
| All other expenses | $2,609 |
| Total functional expenses | $820,282 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,160 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $443,579 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,250 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $505,989 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,987 |
| 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 | $81,119 |
| Total liabilities | $83,106 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $422,883 |
| 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 | $505,989 |