Maine Association of Nonprofits
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to strengthen the leadership, voice, and organizational effectiveness of our state's nonprofit organizations so they can better enrich the quality of community and personal life in Maine.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $995,719
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 5.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 27
- Highest pay
- $112,538, 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
Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 40% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 21% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $320,521 spent. Education - MANP builds the technical, strategic, adaptive, and collaborative capacity of nonprofit organizations. Through the education program, MANP: curates an online nonprofit management resource library; offers a nonprofit management help desk; publishes guidebooks, toolkits, and compensation studies; offers board development training and tools; and offers virtual and in-person learning opportunities on a range of nonprofit leadership and management topics and in a range of formats.
- $252,484 spent. Membership Services - MANP weaves connections among new and seasoned nonprofit professionals and volunteers. Through the membership program, MANP offers: discounted access to educational programs, publications, and a nonprofit job board; leadership transitions support and services; access to pro bono professional services; networking and promotional opportunities; and other cost-saving benefits.
- $170,697 spent. Advocacy - MANP is a vocal advocate to business, government, and philanthropy for the worth and work of nonprofits. Through the advocacy program, MANP: conducts research on the scope and impact of the nonprofit sector; coaches nonprofits on legal, effective advocacy; lobbies for public policy that supports a thriving nonprofit community; and convenes organizations to explore solutions to shared goals.
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
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.
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? 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1996.
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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