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New England Arab American Organization

EIN 47-5574330 · Portland, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$570,453
Spending
$575,639
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
15
Highest pay
$70,000, founder

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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, 2025, 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 (2)
  1. $27,780 spent. NEAAO WORKS CLOSELY WITH A NUMBER OF COLLABORATING PARTNERS. THESE INCLUDE DOJ, MAINE LAW ENFORCEMENT, STATE AND LOCAL NON-PROFITS ON EDUCATION INCLUDING HATE CRIME PREVENTION. THE WORK OF NEAAO IS ON EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ALL NEW MAINE FAMILIES AND THOSE ALREADY CURRENTLY LIVING IN MAINE. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON EMPOWERING AND EDUCATING WOMEN AND CHILDREN. NEAAO VALUES THE ASPIRATION OF YOUTH AND WOMEN IN PARTICULAR TO ENSURE POSITIVE FUTURES. IN ADDITON, NEAAO IS DESIGNING A CURRICULUM THAT WILL HELP NEW MAINER PARENTS ENDEAVORING TO NAVIGATE NEW AND UNFAMILIAR SYSTEMS LIKE THE US EDUCATION SYSTEM AND CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVIES, ALL WHILE LEARNING ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AS PARENTS.
  2. $349,390 spent. NEAAO works hard to empower women, children, and teens through aspirational programs, health and wellness, domestic abuse prevention, education, and career opportunities. NEAAO welcomes new refugees and immigrants coming into Maine and supports their needs with resource opportunities and education. Resources support community members in transition into Maine communities, and is based on expressed needs of new Maine families and youth.NEAAO is also engaging teens in leadership and mentoring roles for younger community members. NEAAO partners with many local organizations including Catholic Charities, Through These Doors, the Maine 4-H Foundation, the State of Maine, and more.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 December 2015.

    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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