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Western Maine Community Action Inc

EIN 01-0275156 · East Wilton, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION'S MISSION TO HELP OVERCOME POVERTY IN OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICES AND ADVOCACY THAT HELP PEOPLE BUILD BETTER LIVES.

Income
$8.2 million
Spending
$8.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
53
Volunteers
39
Highest pay
$112,836, chief financial & admin officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 72% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $5.7 million spent. NUTRITION SERVICES WESTERN MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION ADMINISTERS THE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM AND THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP). WIC SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT FRANKLIN, OXFORD, AND ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTIES, OFFERING HEALTHY FOOD BENEFITS, NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING, BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT, HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND REFERRALS TO HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR PREGNANT, POSTPARTUM, AND BREASTFEEDING INDIVIDUALS, INFANTS, AND YOUNG CHILDREN. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) WITHIN THE WIC PROGRAM PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES MAXIMIZE THEIR BENEFITS, ACCESS NEEDED SERVICES AND ACHIEVE IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES.THROUGH CACFP, WMCA SUPPORTS ELIGIBLE CHILDCARE PROVIDERS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, WESTERN SOMERSET COUNTY, AND NORTHERN ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY BY PROVIDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED TO CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. NUTRITION STAFF CONDUCT REGULAR MONITORING VISITS, REVIEW MENUS, AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND NUTRITION GUIDANCE TO HELP ENSURE CHILDREN RECEIVE HEALTHY, BALANCED MEALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROGRAM STANDARDS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES/HOUSING AND ENERGY: ADMINISTERS THE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP), HELPING ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS MEET HOME HEATING COSTS. THROUGH RELATED ENERGY PROGRAMS, QUALIFIED FAMILIES MAY RECEIVE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES AND HEATING SYSTEM REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, REDUCE UTILITY EXPENSES, AND ENHANCE HOUSING SAFETY. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO PROVIDES HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR LOAN PROGRAMS, SENIOR FOOD ASSISTANCE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS AND MAINTAIN HOUSEHOLD STABILITY.
  3. $286,686 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - PROVIDE HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES THAT ALLOW SENIORS TO STAY IN THEIR HOMES.
  4. FAMILY & HEALTH SERVICES - COORDINATES MAINE'S AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) NAVIGATOR PROGRAM, PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS STATEWIDE TO PROVIDE OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO ADMINISTERS THE WHOLE FAMILIES AND HOMELESS TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, PROVIDING EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN FRANKLIN AND NORTHERN ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTIES. ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES INCLUDE OPIOID PREVENTION AND RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY OPIOID GRANT AND PARTICIPATION IN A FEDERALLY FUNDED DIAPER DISTRIBUTION DEMONSTRATION AND RESEARCH PILOT, WHICH PROVIDES ESSENTIAL DIAPERING SUPPLIES AND CONNECTS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE FAMILY STABILITY, HEALTH, AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1966.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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