The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Maine
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.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Maine?
| 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 |
Explore Nonprofits in Maine
Augusta Housing Service Corporation
Augusta, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).
Penobscot Fly Fishers
Brewer, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide environmental quality services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Palermo Historical Society
Palermo, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.
Corey Edwin Garver American Legion Auxiliary Unit 202
Topsham, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.
Long Island Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association
Long Island, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.
Housing Foundation
Orono, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Nicaraguan Sign Language Projects Inc
N Yarmouth, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance training and material resources to support the capacity-building efforts of nations outside the U. S. with a focus on agricultural and rural development, health, education, social welfare, small business development and industrial growth.
Bethel Christian Center
Westbrook, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)
Southern Maine Chapter Military Officers Association Of America
S Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.
Maine Suzuki Association
Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.
Partners In Education Inc
Winterport, 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.
Edmund S Muskie Archives Foundation
Lewiston, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.
Maine School Administrative District 51 Parent Teacher Org
Cumberland, 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.
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center Of Maine
Bar Harbor, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.
Medomak Valley Education Association
Damariscotta, 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.
Acadia Homes For Students
Bar Harbor, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide alternative living arrangements for people who require care, supervision and support on a 24-hour basis or during part of the day.
Cornish Association Of Businesses Inc
Cornish, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.
Maine Bowhunters Association Inc
Augusta, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery; fly or bait fishing; game bird, game fowl, or game animal hunting; fox hunting; and/or the use of firearms on the target range.
Blue Knights Motorcycle Club
Old Town, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Stage East
Eastport, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce plays.