Maine Childrens Alliance is located in Augusta, ME. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Maine Childrens Alliance employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Childrens Alliance 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 Childrens Alliance generated $890.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $601.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MAINE CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE ADVOCATES FOR SOUND PUBLIC POLICIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL MAINE'S CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EARLY CARE & EDUCATION PROJECTS- MCA WORKS TO ENSURE THAT MAINE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM IS STRUCTURED WITH POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT BEST SERVE MAINE'S VULNERABLE INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN. POLICY PRIORITIES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION, IMPROVING WAGES AND SUPPORTS FOR EARLY CARE PROVIDERS, AND IMPROVING MAINE'S CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SYSTEM FOR EARLY INTERVENTION AND EARLY SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. DURING 2021, MCA WAS ENGAGED IN BUILDING COALITIONS OF PARENT ADVOCATES FOR HEAD START AND EARLY INTERVENTION. MCA IS A LEADER OF THE RIGHT FROM THE START COALITION.
KIDS COUNT - MAINE KIDS COUNT IS PART OF THE NATIONAL KIDS COUNT NETWORK, FUNDED BY THE ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION TO TRACK THE STATUS OF CHILDREN ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. IN 2021, MCA UPDATED KIDS COUNT INDICATORS, PRODUCED THE 2021 MAINE DATA BOOK, AND UPDATED 16 COUNTY PROFILES ABOUT CHILD WELL-BEING. MCA PRODUCED ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEGISLATORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT KEY ISSUES RELATED TO CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING.
CHILD HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS: MCA WORKED TO ADVANCE EFFECTIVE AND EQUITABLE HEALTH POLICY SOLUTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM, CHILD WELFARE REFORMS, MATERNAL HEALTH, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. IN 2021, MCA TOOK ON LEADERSHIP OF THE CHILD WELFARE ACTION NETWORK, WHICH PRODUCED A FRAMEWORK OF POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS. MCA IS ACTIVE IN THE HEALTH CARE FOR ME COALITION.
GENERAL ADVOCACY & LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT - MCA PROVIDES DATA AND POLICY ANALYSIS TO STATE POLICYMAKERS ON ISSUES AFFECTING CHILDREN, SUCH AS: HEALTH (PHYSICAL, ORAL, MENTAL), THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM, HEAD START, HOME VISITATION, CHILDCARE, HUNGER, FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY, AND CHILD SAFETY. MCA PROVIDES COMMUNICATIONS ON ISSUES THROUGH BLOGS, NEWSLETTERS, AND ACTION ALERTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephanie Eglinton Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $86,000 |
Pamela Day Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Lindsay Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melissa L Cilley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Annemarie Stetson Swanson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Margaret Leitch Copeland Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $20,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $17,143 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $169,800 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $682,242 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $889,185 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $338 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $906 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $890,429 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,000 |
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. | $89,901 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,384 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $273,080 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,082 |
Other employee benefits | $57,388 |
Payroll taxes | $30,182 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $45 |
Office expenses | $3,110 |
Information technology | $14,082 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,100 |
Travel | $410 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,359 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $347 |
Insurance | $5,099 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $601,868 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $188,199 |
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 | $174 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $216,718 |
Total assets | $405,091 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $188,373 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $216,718 |
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 | $405,091 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Maine Childrens Alliance has recieved totaling $621,296.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Partnership For Americas Children Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CHILD AVOCACY WORK | $191,800 |
Alliance For Early Success Washington, DC | | $115,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT VARIOUS KIDS COUNT ACTIVITIES | $100,000 |
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc Augusta, ME PURPOSE: HEALTH ADVOCACY; POLICY CONVENING; MCH RACIAL INEQUITIES | $53,436 |
Sam L Cohen Foundation Portland, ME PURPOSE: RIGHT FROM THE START COALITION | $50,000 |
Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Children & Youth Services | $29,010 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Sweetser Saco, ME | $44,853,027 | $62,475,521 |
North American Family Institute Inc Contoocook, NH | $21,539,897 | $39,217,895 |
Preble Street Portland, ME | $27,168,766 | $22,280,984 |
Downeast Community Partners Inc Ellsworth, ME | $13,823,236 | $17,458,657 |
Shaw House Bangor, ME | $1,249,387 | $1,335,633 |
Coastal Kids Preschool Damariscotta, ME | $1,268,311 | $2,098,880 |
Seacoast Youth Services Seabrook, NH | $739,898 | $1,274,412 |
Mission 500 Inc South Portland, ME | $83,215 | $1,005,371 |
Maine Childrens Alliance Augusta, ME | $405,091 | $890,429 |
Circle Program Plymouth, NH | $3,221,151 | $698,690 |
Lil Iguanas Childrens Saftey Foundation Nashua, NH | $62,850 | $104,697 |
Lilliputian Montessori School North Conway, NH | $69,152 | $234,339 |