Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc

Organization Overview

Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc is located in Augusta, ME. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $594,111. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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MAINE EQUAL JUSTICE IS A NONPROFIT LEGAL AID AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE ORGANIZATION WORKING TO INCREASE ECONOMIC SECURITY, OPPORTUNITY, AND EQUITY FOR PEOPLE IN MAINE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LITIGATION & OTHER ADVOCACY: REPRESENTS CLIENTS (INDIVIDUALS BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL) BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND STATE & FEDERAL COURTS PRIMARILY TO ENSURE THAT THEY CAN MEET BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING FOOD, HOUSING, UTILITIES, HEALTH CARE, AND TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THEIR RIGHTS AS CONSUMERS. MEJ HANDLED 748 INDIVIDUAL CASES IN 2021, AS WELL AS 33 SYSTEMIC CASES, AND OUR TRAININGS REACH 1,500 PEOPLE. INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC CASES FOCUSED ON HEALTH CARE (PRIMARILY MEDICAID RELATED), FOOD ASSISTANCE AND INCOME SUPPORTS, EMPLOYMENT ISSUES, HOUSING AND UTILITY MATTERS, CONSUMER PROTECTIONS, AND EDUCATION OR FAMILY ISSUES.


HEALTH CARE: IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REPRESENTATION NOTED IN 4A, PERFORMS LEGAL RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS, AND DEVELOPS STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME AT THE STATE LEVEL. SPECIFIC STATE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED PROVIDING EDUCATION ON THE BENEFITS OF MEDICAID AND HOW TO ACCESS HEALTH COVERAGE DURING THE PANDEMIC, AND ADVOCATING TO PRESERVE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO MEDICAID TO CLOSE GAPS IN ACCESS TO HEALTH COVERAGE FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME.


INCREASING OPPORTUNITY/INCOME SUPPORT: IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REPRESENTATION NOTED IN 4A, PERFORMS LEGAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS, AND DEVELOPS STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES(TANF)AND OTHER ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE INCOME SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES AND INCREASING ACCESS TO ECONOMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS.


ORGANIZING PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 113,901, INCL 0 GRANTS CONSUMER PROTECTION PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 69,948, INCL 0 GRANTS FOOD/HUNGER PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 42,749, INCL 0 GRANTS HOUSING PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 154,968 INCL 0 GRANTS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robyn Merrill
Executive Di
$93,437
Lauren Wille
President
$0
Ben Grant
Treasurer
$0
Charles Dingman
Secretary
$0
Judith Chamberlain
Member
$0
Lisa Black
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$8,168
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,267,941
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,276,109
Total Program Service Revenue$1,200
Investment income $21,593
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $54,655
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,353,557

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc has awarded $223,500 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Augusta, ME

PURPOSE: WORKPLACE NAVIGATOR

$100,000

NEW VENTURES MAINE

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Orono, ME

PURPOSE: CREDIT TO KIDS ADVOC

$50,000

Portland, ME

PURPOSE: CREDIT TO KIDS ADVOC

$25,000

SOUTHERN MAINE WORKERS CENTER

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Portland, ME

PURPOSE: WORKPLACE NAVIGATOR

$17,500

Portland, ME

PURPOSE: WORKPLACE NAVIGATOR

$11,000

FOOD AND MEDICINE

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Brewer, ME

PURPOSE: WORKPLACE NAVIGATOR

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc has recieved totaling $844,029.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Maine Justice Foundation

Augusta, ME

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVOCACY, AND TRAINING TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME MAINE RESIDENTS.

$199,272
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc

Augusta, ME

PURPOSE: COVERAGE FOR IMMIGRANTS; HEALTH ADVOCACY; RULEMAKING

$145,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$111,650
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc

Augusta, ME

PURPOSE: IMMIGRANT SUPPORT; HEALTH ADVOCACY; OPERATIONS

$95,000
Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

PURPOSE: Civil Rights, Racial Equity

$63,480
Elmina B Sewall Foundation

Freeport, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
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