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
Hermanos Por La Salud Inc
Surry, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.
Friends Of Sears Island
Searsport, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for a single institution within the Environment major group area.
Ossipee Mountain Atv Ers
E Waterboro, 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.
Lewin Center
Bethel, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy major group area.
Maranacook Education Foundation
Readfield, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.
Maine Cycling Club
Auburn, 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.
Biddeford Youth Lacrosse
Biddeford, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in tennis, badminton, racquet ball, squash, table tennis and other racquet sports. Coaching, access to courts, equipment and officials for competitions are generally included.
New Gloucester Maine Historical Society
New Gloucestr, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Maine Chapter Of Alexander Grahambell Association
Greenwood, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide educational services including special placement and individualized programming, instruction and support services for children and youth who are gifted or have disabilities and require appropriately modified curricula, teaching methodologies and instructional materials in order to learn.
American Institute Of Graphic Arts
S Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.
Great Diamond Island Land Preserve
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.
Friends Of Cocoons
Kennebunk, 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.
Fly Fishing In Maine Inc
Yarmouth, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.
University Of Maine System Inc
Waldo, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.
Natural Stress Relief Inc
Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the sciences which analyze the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution or distribution of living organisms and their relations to their natural environments.
United Church Of Christ Innortheast Harbor And Seal Harbor
Ne Harbor, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.
United States Bowling Congress Inc
Lewiston, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to sponsor sports competitions for amateurs at the national, state, or international level or competitions at multiple levels including the international level.
Scarborough Volunteers In Policeservice
Scarborough, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief major group area.
Susan & Chelsea Makara Memorialfund
Islesboro, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Youth Development major group area.
Road Runners Club Of America
Ellsworth, 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.