Out Maine

Organization Overview

Out Maine is located in Rockland, ME. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Out Maine employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Out Maine 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 06/2021, Out Maine generated $743.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $485.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SUPPORT AND EMPOWER RURAL MAINE LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND FAMILIES BY CREATING SAFE COMMUNITY SPACES; MAKING SCHOOLS' CLIMATE SAFE AND AFFIRMING; BUILDING A SAFETY NET OF INFORMED HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, CLERGY, EDUCATORS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS; AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES TO KEEP YOUTH AT HOME AND OUT OF HOMELESSNESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CREATING SAFE AND VALIDATING SPACES AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR QUEER YOUTH THAT PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ACCEPTANCE, VISIBILITY AND CONNECTIONS. INCLUDES WEEKLY PROGRAMMING, OVERNIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, WEEKEND RETREATS, ANNUAL RAINBOW BALL WEEKEND AT CAMP KIEVE WAVUS FOR 200 QUEER YOUTH FROM AROUND THE STATE, BIANNUAL LGBTQ+ STUDIO IMMERSION WEEKEND AT HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS, ATTENDING STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES, BUILDING AND SUPPORTING A YOUTH POLICY BOARD THAT IS WORKING ON IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH INCLUSIVE QUEER SEX EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS.


BUILDING SAFE SCHOOLS THROUGH AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL CLIMATE INITIATIVE WHICH INCLUDES CONSULTATION, REVIEW OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SCHOOL POLICIES, THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF GAY STRAIGHT TRANS ALLIANCES (GSTAS) IN SCHOOLS, WHICH ARE SAFE CLUBS FOR QUEER YOUTH AND THEIR ALLIES, STUDENT EDUCATION AND STAFF TRAININGS. A STUDY FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA RELEASED IN 2015 (22,000 YOUTH PARTICIPATED FROM 92% OF PROVINCIAL HIGH SCHOOLS) SHOWED THAT SCHOOLS WITH GSTAS FOR 3+ YEARS HAD A 50% REDUCTION IN BULLYING AND HARASSMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. THUS, OUT MAINE HAS PRIORITIZED THE BUILDING OF THIS SAFETY NET IN MAINE RURAL SCHOOLS AS WELL AS DEVELOPED AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL CLIMATE APPROACH TO HELP SCHOOLS CREATE SAFETY AND AFFIRMATION IN THE OVERALL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT.


WEAVING A RURAL PROVIDER SAFETY NET BY TRAINING DOCTORS, NURSES, MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, CLERGY, CRISIS WORKERS AND YOUTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND HOW TO SUPPORT THEM. TRAINING OFFERINGS RANGE FROM 2-3 HOUR PROGRAMS THROUGH A FULL-DAY TRAINING FOR PROVIDERS WORKING WITH YOUTH OVER TIME. OVER 10,000 PROVIDERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS AND OUT MAINE CONTINUES TO EXPAND THIS NETWORK THROUGH ITS TRAININGS IN ALL 16 MAINE COUNTIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jeanne Dooley
Director
$66,085
Jess Anderson
Treasurer
$0
Melissa Bellew
Co-Chair
$0
John Adams
Secretary
$0
Emily Cantillo
Co-Chair
$0
Maulian Dana
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$700,426
Investment income $5,964
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $743,815

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Out Maine has recieved totaling $890,759.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$448,666
Rocking Moon Foundation Inc

Yarmouth, ME

PURPOSE: $50,000 LGBTQIA & BIPOC YOUTH OUTREACH; $65,445 CAPACITY BUILDING (YEAR 3 OF 3)

$115,445
The Opportunity Alliance

South Portland, ME

PURPOSE: TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts.

$92,180
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc

Augusta, ME

PURPOSE: LGBTQ+ YOUTH HEALTH SERVICES

$50,000
Maine Health Access Foundation Inc

Augusta, ME

PURPOSE: LGBTQ+ YOUTH HEALTH SERVICES

$50,000
Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

PURPOSE: Lesbian & Gay Rights

$37,750
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