Maine is home to 10k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $20b in revenue and employ 151.9k individuals.
Where Do Maine
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 357 | 10,238 | $1,945,182,462 | $293,736,391 |
| Bangor | 336 | 13,229 | $1,851,580,748 | $84,608,234 |
| Auburn | 223 | 2,184 | $225,431,187 | $69,446,969 |
| Lewiston | 220 | 13,384 | $1,265,066,686 | $370,254,252 |
| Brunswick | 212 | 5,824 | $609,566,574 | $2,768,056,580 |
| Scarborough | 156 | 1,386 | $228,255,379 | $18,391,964 |
| Waterville | 114 | 5,890 | $577,700,015 | $1,100,167,458 |
| Falmouth | 113 | 745 | $83,129,210 | $93,887,993 |
| Westbrook | 111 | 2,439 | $190,356,488 | $1,656,297 |
| Bath | 107 | 1,077 | $95,633,265 | $25,977,195 |
| Ellsworth | 104 | 1,700 | $262,012,218 | $322,276,001 |
| Yarmouth | 102 | 387 | $34,326,974 | $82,306,031 |
| Biddeford | 100 | 3,701 | $349,241,673 | $169,318,716 |
| South Portland | 98 | 3,259 | $444,765,969 | $42,759,111 |
| Camden | 98 | 417 | $26,422,761 | $13,870,242 |
| Belfast | 97 | 764 | $87,856,232 | $33,194,649 |
| Kennebunk | 94 | 221 | $13,959,566 | $14,111,603 |
| Saco | 93 | 1,506 | $158,028,861 | $8,983,425 |
| Orono | 93 | 466 | $97,189,745 | $129,504,598 |
| Windham | 92 | 219 | $10,180,605 | $1,181,431 |
Wiscasset, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mutual/ Membership Benefit Organizations, Other major group area.
Fort Kent, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.
Carabaset Vly, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.
Freeport, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to administer tests which measure the skills, abilities and interests of job seekers and help them make appropriate decisions regarding an occupational field or position.
Eliot, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.
Bangor, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.
Waterford, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the conservation, protection and management of different species of wild animals by establishing a system of preserves that are set aside for their habitation and protected from human depredation and interference.
South Paris, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.
Yarmouth, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Easton, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.
Gorham, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote social conditions that enhance the potential in the community for good mental health and to improve methods and facilities for treating mental illness.
Lewiston, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of specific ethnic and/or immigrant groups in ways that are culturally appropriate.
Milford, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.
Biddeford, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide recreation, sports, leisure or athletics services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Westbrook, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Unity, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to prepare people to participate in the Special Olympics, an international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with disabilities which features a variety of sports and games, or in other similar competitions.
Kennebunk, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.
Augusta, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.
S Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations - like Toys for Tots - that provide, coordinate or raise money and donations for holiday assistance and gift distribution programs, usually but not exclusively organized around holidays.
Sanford, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Relief major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.