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Penquis C a P Inc

EIN 01-6023748 · Bangor, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN PREVENTING, REDUCING, OR ELIMINATING POVERTY IN THEIR LIVES, AND, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN ADDRESSING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL NEEDS.

Income
$66.5 million
Spending
$65.7 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
621
Volunteers
523
Highest pay
$284,136, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 September 30, 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 (7)
  1. $25.9 million spent. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: PENQUIS REPORTS LYNX MOBILITY AND TRANSPORTATION BROKERAGE UNDER ONE DEPARTMENT. THE TRANSPORTATION BROKERAGE IS THE SINGLE SOURCE FOR SCHEDULING MAINECARE NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION IN PENOBSCOT, PISCATAQUIS, SOMERSET, AND KENNEBEC COUNTIES. LYNX MOBILITY SERVICES PROVIDES AND COORDINATES NON MAINECARE TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO GENERAL PUBLIC FOR TREATMENT FOR CANCER CLIENTS, AND FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. IT ALSO PROVIDES MAINECARE NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION IN SUPPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION BROKERAGE.
  2. $9.6 million spent. CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, RECOGNIZES PARENTS AS THE PRIME EDUCATORS OF THEIR CHILDREN, AND ASSISTS FAMILIES IN THE ATTAINMENT OF RESOURCES AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT RESULTING IN A HEALTHIER AND MORE PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY.
  3. $7.8 million spent. THE FAMILY ENRICHMENT SERVICES: SUPPORTS FAMILIES, PARENTS, CHILDREN AND INDIVIDUALS IN BECOMING STRONGER, HEALTHIER AND MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT. THROUGH PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION, MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND APPROPRIATE LINKAGES, WE SUPPORT EACH FAMILY, PARENT, CHILD, INDIVIDUAL, AND THE COMMUNITY TO REACH PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH.
  4. $7.7 million spent. THE CHARLOTTE WHITE SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING, OFFERING BOTH COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, EACH PERSON IS SUPPORTED TO REACH THEIR OPTIMAL SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  5. $7.6 million spent. HOUSING & ENERGY SERVICES: PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO MOSTLY HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE LOW TO MODERATE INCOME. FUEL ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION ARE THE LARGEST PROGRAMS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT. WE OFFER HOME, LEAD AND OTHER INSPECTION SERVICES TO HOMEOWNERS AND WORK WITH COMMUNITIES TO ADMINISTER COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANTS. OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP PEOPLE IN HOMES THAT ARE SAFE AND HEALTHY. MOST PROGRAMS COVER THE THREE-COUNTY AREA OF PENOBSCOT, PISCATAQUIS AND KNOX.
  6. $2.3 million spent. OTHER SERVICES
  7. $1.3 million spent. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING, AND PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 September 1990.

    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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