Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc
- Assets
- $6.2m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Augusta, ME
- Founding
- 08/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-3346273
Organization Overview
Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc is located in Augusta, ME. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc 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 12/2021, Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 7 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 Equal Justice Partners Inc has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $594,111. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAINE EQUAL JUSTICE IS A NONPROFIT LEGAL AID AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE ORGANIZATION WORKING TO INCREASE ECONOMIC SECURITY, OPPORTUNITY, AND EQUITY FOR PEOPLE IN MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LITIGATION & OTHER ADVOCACY: REPRESENTS CLIENTS (INDIVIDUALS BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL) BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND STATE & FEDERAL COURTS PRIMARILY TO ENSURE THAT THEY CAN MEET BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING FOOD, HOUSING, UTILITIES, HEALTH CARE, AND TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THEIR RIGHTS AS CONSUMERS. MEJ HANDLED 748 INDIVIDUAL CASES IN 2021, AS WELL AS 33 SYSTEMIC CASES, AND OUR TRAININGS REACH 1,500 PEOPLE. INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC CASES FOCUSED ON HEALTH CARE (PRIMARILY MEDICAID RELATED), FOOD ASSISTANCE AND INCOME SUPPORTS, EMPLOYMENT ISSUES, HOUSING AND UTILITY MATTERS, CONSUMER PROTECTIONS, AND EDUCATION OR FAMILY ISSUES.
HEALTH CARE: IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REPRESENTATION NOTED IN 4A, PERFORMS LEGAL RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS, AND DEVELOPS STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME AT THE STATE LEVEL. SPECIFIC STATE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED PROVIDING EDUCATION ON THE BENEFITS OF MEDICAID AND HOW TO ACCESS HEALTH COVERAGE DURING THE PANDEMIC, AND ADVOCATING TO PRESERVE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO MEDICAID TO CLOSE GAPS IN ACCESS TO HEALTH COVERAGE FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME.
INCREASING OPPORTUNITY/INCOME SUPPORT: IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REPRESENTATION NOTED IN 4A, PERFORMS LEGAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS, AND DEVELOPS STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES(TANF)AND OTHER ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE INCOME SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES AND INCREASING ACCESS TO ECONOMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
ORGANIZING PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 113,901, INCL 0 GRANTS CONSUMER PROTECTION PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 69,948, INCL 0 GRANTS FOOD/HUNGER PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 42,749, INCL 0 GRANTS HOUSING PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 154,968 INCL 0 GRANTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robyn Merrill Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $93,437 |
Lauren Wille President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Grant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Dingman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judith Chamberlain Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lisa Black Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $8,168 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,267,941 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,276,109 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,200 |
| Investment income | $21,593 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $54,655 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,353,557 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $253,510 |
| 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. | $116,198 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,669 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $867,121 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,803 |
| Other employee benefits | $89,955 |
| Payroll taxes | $77,488 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,605 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $60,325 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,194 |
| Office expenses | $35,919 |
| Information technology | $67,767 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,948 |
| Travel | $783 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,139 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,584 |
| Insurance | $13,056 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,697,068 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,236,850 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $525 |
| 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 | $7,712 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $151,354 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,824,421 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,476 |
| Total assets | $6,223,338 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,461 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $411,630 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $433,091 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,899,263 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,890,984 |
| 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 | $6,223,338 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc has awarded $223,500 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Augusta, ME PURPOSE: WORKPLACE NAVIGATOR | $100,000 |
Orono, ME PURPOSE: CREDIT TO KIDS ADVOC | $50,000 |
Portland, ME PURPOSE: CREDIT TO KIDS ADVOC | $25,000 |
Portland, ME PURPOSE: WORKPLACE NAVIGATOR | $17,500 |
Portland, ME PURPOSE: WORKPLACE NAVIGATOR | $11,000 |
Brewer, ME PURPOSE: WORKPLACE NAVIGATOR | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc has recieved totaling $844,029.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Maine Justice Foundation Augusta, ME PURPOSE: SUPPORT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVOCACY, AND TRAINING TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME MAINE RESIDENTS. | $199,272 |
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc Augusta, ME PURPOSE: COVERAGE FOR IMMIGRANTS; HEALTH ADVOCACY; RULEMAKING | $145,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $111,650 |
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc Augusta, ME PURPOSE: IMMIGRANT SUPPORT; HEALTH ADVOCACY; OPERATIONS | $95,000 |
Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Civil Rights, Racial Equity | $63,480 |
Elmina B Sewall Foundation Freeport, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc Portland, ME | $6,455,659 | $7,436,990 |
New Hampshire Legal Assistance Concord, NH | $4,742,563 | $5,337,369 |
Disability Rights Center Of Maine Augusta, ME | $2,227,647 | $3,941,598 |
Maine Pretrial Services Inc Portland, ME | $1,398,684 | $3,492,887 |
Legal Services For The Elderly Inc Augusta, ME | $1,838,135 | $2,676,646 |
Maine Justice Foundation Augusta, ME | $6,199,980 | $2,674,498 |
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project Portland, ME | $2,760,852 | $2,546,032 |
Maine Equal Justice Project Augusta, ME | $29,620 | $1,871,568 |
603 Legal Aid Concord, NH | $778,905 | $1,897,608 |
Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc Augusta, ME | $6,223,338 | $5,353,557 |
New Hampshire Bar Foundation Concord, NH | $2,705,999 | $872,008 |
New Hampshire Pro Bono Referral System Concord, NH | $0 | $868,745 |