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New Mainers Public Health Initiative

EIN 47-1765878 · Lewiston, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 43%
Employees
35
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$155,562, ex directorbd member

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% 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 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $717,421 spent. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY REHABILITATIONS COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES IS A CLIENT-CENTERED, FAMILY-FOCUSED, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM. THIS SERVICE WORKS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH BOTH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. IN AIDING AND BUILDING SKILLS NEEDED FOR DAILY LIVING, INDEPENDENCE, AND SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (BHPS) WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CARE TEAMS TO DELIVER INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT BASED ON ASSESSED NEEDS AND PERSONAL GOALS. SERVICES EMPHASIZE SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS SUCH AS COMMUNICATION, EMOTIONAL REGULATION, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. BHPS FOCUS IS ON BUILDING FUNCTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, SELFADVOCACY, AND MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS.
  2. $414,865 spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) WILL SUPPORT FAMILIES BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE, EDUCATION, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE EARLY LEARNING, HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, AND OVERALL FAMILY WELL-BEING, WHILE ALSO IDENTIFYING CHALLENGES AND SHARING INSIGHTS TO IMPROVE SERVICES AND OUTCOMES. PROVIDE GUIDANCE, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT IN AREAS SUCH AS EARLY LITERACY, SCHOOL READINESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND HEALTHY ROUTINES. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES THAT HONOR FAMILY STRENGTHS AND EXPERIENCES.
  3. $81,377 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) IS A CHILD-CENTERED, FAMILY-DRIVEN, AND COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH THAT SUPPORTS THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AGES 08. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROMOTING EARLY LEARNING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING DURING THE MOST CRITICAL YEARS OF A CHILDS DEVELOPMENT. THE ECE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS FAMILIES BY CONNECTING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES AND HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT. CHWS WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS, ADDRESS CHALLENGES, AND REINFORCE PROTECTIVE FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  4. ORGANIZATIONS MISSIONENGAGE, EMPOWER, EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE TO THE IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES ABOUT PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF HEALTHY HABITS BY DEVELOPING THE CAPACITY TO MOBILIZE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN INDENTIFYING AND SOLVING HEALTH PROBLEMS IN ORDER TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN HEALTH CARE SERVICE DELIVERY AND DECREASE HEALTH INEQUALITY AND HEALTH EQUITY.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 October 2014.

    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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