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3i Housing of Maine

EIN 85-2568325 · Durham, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 155 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

See Schedule O.3i Housing of Maine is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization creating independent community-based living options for people with disabilities through innovative technology and person-centered housing options with self-directed integrated support services.

Income
$306,879
Spending
$685,904
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
3
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$132,942, ceo & president

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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 124% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 93% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 155 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $470,477 spent. See Schedule O.Accomplishments to Date:1. Launch Maine's first sustainable, universally-designed multi-family affordable rental apartments for people with disabilities in a diverse community-based setting with cutting-edge, new and proven assistive and adaptive technologies, integrated support services in a welcoming and expansive community network. - Our first project, in partnership with Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is co-developing a fully-accessible low-income housing complex (51 units) in Scarborough, Maine. To date we have over 70 public inquiries regarding our project in Scarborough, which has been named Sturgeon Place (https://sturgeonplace.org). The 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments are designed according to principles of Universal Design for easy mobility with or without a wheelchair. Bathrooms, kitchens and all living areas will be barrier free, and the entire building will be wired for adaptable environmental controls and smart home functionality. During 2024, the most appropriate SMART assistive technologies and SMART appliances to be used throughout the building were identified. The apartments are targeted for occupancy in 2027.2. Be the innovator and catalyst, starting in Maine, for researchers, inventors, educators, advocates and people living with disabilities and mobility impairments by identifying issues and needs; designing, testing and implementing technologies; and managing a state-of-the-art 3i HoME mobility and assistive technology hub (MATH) and Workshop (ATEC). - Our Mobility and Assistive Technology Hub (MATH) and our Adaptive Technology Enhancement Center (ATEC), will be located on the ground floor of our Scarborough project. The MATH will be the focal point for problem solving and developing AT (Assistive Technology) solutions for our residents and for members of the general community. We have had substantive discussions with local thought leaders including: the University of Maine, Northeastern University, the University of New England and Harvard University. In the summer of 2024, 3i HoME worked hand-in-hand with Northeastern's Roux Institute to launch a 6-week pilot Enabling Engineering program involving high school robotics enthusiasts. Students worked with a 3i HoME Board of Directors member to create a safety related device to attach to a wheelchair, solving a real power chair user challenge.3. 3i HoME Infrastructure - 3i HoME continues to advance its culture of transparency, accountability, and trust while seeking to secure additional sustainable funding in support of its mission. 3i HoME's leadership will continue to build the organization's human resource capacity; and implement policies and procedures following sound business practices including personnel, document retention and destruction and whistleblowing policies. 3i HoME hired a full-time COO in July of 2024 and a two-year strategic plan calls for further consultant and/or staff expansion in late 2025 and into 2026. In particular, 3i HoME will be seeking specific fund-raising expertise in 2025.

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 November 6, 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 November 2020.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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