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Maine Environmental Education Association

EIN 01-0383590 · Brunswick, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ENHANCES AND AMPLIFIES THE EFFORTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING AND ACTION IN MAINE.

Income
$864,417
Spending
$775,451
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
10
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$74,744, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $168,006 spent. PROGRAM 1: FOSTERING YOUTH LEADERSHIPMEEA 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 YOUTH'S WORK THROUGH AWARD NOMINATIONS.
  2. $181,947 spent. PROGRAM 2: SUPPORTING EDUCATORSEDUCATORS 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.
  3. $32,530 spent. PROGRAM 3: ADVANCING TRANSFORMATIONAL POLICYMEEA 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 BULDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STATE AND FEDERAL DECISION-MAKERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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