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 |
Bridgton, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to offer new or second-hand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods.
Old Orchd Bch, 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.
Paris, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Religion-Related major group area.
Tenants Hbr, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]
Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to clear slums and renew or rehabilitate old housing and other structures including abandoned buildings in blighted and depressed residential neighborhoods in order to provide a safe, sanitary and pleasant place for people to live.
Lebanon, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide classes for people who want to develop a basic understanding and control of their pets.
Machias, 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.
Rockport, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.
Auburn, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to public affairs or society benefit where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Manchester, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines major group area.
Bangor, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization
Waltham, 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.
Cumberland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.
E Waterboro, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.
Machias, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in soccer. Coaching, access to a soccer field, soccer equipment, uniforms, and officials for competitions are generally included.
Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.
Auburn, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide supervised recreational and social activities for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through youth-oriented clubs or centers with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.
S Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.
Auburn, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the religious organizations characterized by their acknowledgement of the supreme authority of the bishop of Rome, the pope, in matters of faith. Use this code for Roman Catholic churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.
Old Orchd Bch, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations whose members are graduates of a particular educational institution who provide support for the institution in the form of financial contributions, student recruitment efforts, promotional activities, fund-raising events and continued ties with the academic program.