Maine Grain Alliance
- Assets
- $251.3k
- Revenue
- $153.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Skowhegan, ME
- Founding
- 12/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-3965554
Organization Overview
Maine Grain Alliance is located in Skowhegan, ME. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Grain Alliance 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 Grain Alliance generated $153.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $179.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WHO ARE BUILDING LOCAL GRAIN ECONOMIES. WE CREATE CONNECTIONS AND SHARE GRAIN TRADITIONS AND INNOVATIONS FROM EARTH TO TABLE. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND SHARE HOW BEST TO GROW AND USE GRAINS, USING A COMBINATION OF TRADITIONAL, INNOVATIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNIQUES. THE ALLIANCE PROMOTES BENEFICIAL USES OF GRAIN FOR GOOD HEALTH, FOOD INDEPENDENCE, AND PURPOSEFUL JOBS WITHIN VIABLE COMMUNITIES. THE ALLIANCE CONNECTS PEOPLE AND SUPPORTS THE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND NUTRITIONAL IMPORTANCE FOR ESTABLISHING REGIONAL GRAIN ECONOMIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KNEADING AND BREAD CONFERENCE - THE ANNUAL KNEADING CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER FARMERS, PROFESSIONAL AND HOME BAKERS, CHEFS, COOKS, GRAIN RESEARCHERS, MALTSTERS, FOOD ENTREPRENEURS, AND WOOD-FIRED OVEN ENTHUSIASTS TO EDUCATE ONE ANOTHER ABOUT THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GROWING AND MILLING GRAINS AND BAKING ARTISAN BREADS. THE ANNUAL ARTISAN BREAD FAIR IS A FREE SUMMER FESTIVAL OFFERING WOOD-FIRED OVEN DEMONSTRATIONS, ARTISAN BREAD SAMPLINGS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO TALK WITH PROFESSIONAL BAKERS AND EXPLORE THE BEST BOOKS, TOOLS, AND DELICIOUS ACCOUTREMENTS TO WHOLE GRAIN AND CONVENTIONAL BREAD BAKING.
EDUCATION AND EVENTS - PROVIDE GRAIN AND BAKING EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH LIVE AND ONLINE WORKSHOPS, BAKING TIPS, FREE LEARNING RESOURCES, VIDEOS, HANDBOOKS AND MORE PROVIDED BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD.
GRAIN COMMUNITY SUPPORT - RESTORE RARE AND HERITAGE VARIETY GRAINS BY TURNING HANDFULS OF CAREFULLY KEPT SEED INTO COMMERCIALLY VIABLE QUANTITIES FOR FARMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tristan Noyes Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $42,867 |
Debbie Hight Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Amber Lambke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ann Mefford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Richard Roberts Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Susan Cochran Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,852 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $16,272 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,442 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,281 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,566 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $64,277 |
| Investment income | $180 |
| 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 | $153,023 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,867 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,867 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,000 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,279 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $42,259 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,998 |
| Office expenses | $100 |
| Information technology | $2,801 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,496 |
| Insurance | $2,638 |
| All other expenses | $2,103 |
| Total functional expenses | $179,918 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $162,028 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,466 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $555 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $66,894 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,390 |
| Total assets | $251,333 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,844 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,844 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $237,430 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,059 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $251,333 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Maine Grain Alliance has recieved totaling $12,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Bill And Joan Alfond Foundation Portland, ME PURPOSE: 2021 KNEADING CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP | $12,500 |
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