Maine Association of Retirees Inc
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What it says it does
THE ASSOCIATIONS'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT AND EXPAND THE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF MAINE'S RETIRED TEACHERS, AND STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVE A PENSION THROUGH MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (MAINE PERS), AND TO SUPPORT A FISCALLY SOUND RETIREMENT SYSTEM. TO FULFILL THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATION CHANNELS INCLUDING NEWSLETTERS, WEBSITE, COMMITTEE, REGIONAL AND ANNUAL MEETINGS, AND TO ADVANCE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP'S RETIREE PENSION PLAN AND ITS BENEFITS THROUGH TESTIMONY AT STATE LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS, COMMUNICATION WITH CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, INFORMATION SHARING WITH THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND PARTICIPATION IN RELEVANT ASSOCIATIONS, COALITIONS, AND MEETINGS.
- Income
- $559,275
- Spending
- $485,329
- Employees
- 8
- Highest pay
- $53,709, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (5)
- ADVOCATES FOR STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT BENEFITS MAINE'S RETIREES RECEIVING PENSIONS THORUGH MAINE PERS USING IN HOUSE STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS. MAR TESTIFIES AT HEARINGS, AND PROVIDES INFORMATION TO OUR MEMBERSHIP, LEGISLATORS, THE GOVERNOR, REGULATORY AGENCIES, AND THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES AFFECTING RETIREE BENEFIT.
- ORGANIZES AND CONDUCTS ANNUAL AND REGIONAL MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE STATE FOR MEMBERS TO DISCUSS PENSIONS, BENEFITS AND INSURANCE ISSUES, AND PROVIDE MEMBERS INFORMATION ON THE VARIOUS SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THEM.
- PUBLISH A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER AND MAINTAIN A MAR WEBSITE TO INFORM OUR MEMBERS OF PENSION, INSURANCE, LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION THAT AFFECTS PUBLIC RETIREES RECEIVING A MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PENSION, MAINE PERS.
- MARKETS GROUP DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MAR MEMBERS AND THEIRDEPENDENTS WHICH PROVIDES INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A WIDE ARRAY OF DENTAL SERVICES.
- MARKETS GROUP DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MAR MEMBERS AND THEIRDEPENDENTS WHICH PROVIDES INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A WIDE ARRAY OF DENTAL SERVICES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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