Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation

Organization Overview

Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation is located in Gorham, ME. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation 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 Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation generated $117.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $83.4k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation has awarded 182 individual grants totaling $176,828. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO REMOVE THE BARRIERS FOR MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS PURSUING A CAREER IN THE TRADES. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO REINVIGORATE THE TRADES THAT BUILT AMERICA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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2. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS TO BE USED FOR TOOL-SHIPS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION. EACH YEAR WE RECEIVE HUNDREDS OF APPLICATIONS FROM YOUNG MAINERS WITH A PASSION FOR THE TRADES AND WORKING WITH THEIR HANDS. THE AVERAGE AGE OF MAINE'S TRADE WORKER IS RISING AND TO SEE THIS SURGE IN YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERING THE TRADES IS EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED TO REINVIGORATE THE WORKFORCE IN MAINE. THE FOUNDATION HAS PROUDLY REMOVED THE BARRIERS FOR MANY YOUNG MAINERS WITH THE PURCHASE OF TOOLS, GAS TO GET TO CLASS, HOUSING WHILE THEY COMPLETE THEIR PROGRAMS AND TUITION. RECIPIENTS OF A SCHOLARSHIP CAN SUBMIT RECEIPTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OR THEY CAN SUBMIT THEIR 2ND SEMESTER TRANSCRIPT AND THE FOUNDATION WILL SEND A CHECK DIRECTLY TO THEIR SCHOOL. WE HAVE DEVELOPED STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN MAINE AS WELL AS THE 27 CTE SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THERE ARE NO PAID POSITIONS WITHIN THE FOUNDATION, IT IS ALL VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, AND THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FUNDED PRIMARILY BY SMALL BLUE-COLLAR BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT MAINE. MANY OF THESE BUSINESSES HARE CURRENTLY HIRING AND ARE EAGER TO INVEST IN LOCAL YOUNG TALENT. MAINE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP MAY DO SO THROUGH THE MAINE BLUE COLLAR SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ON THEIR WEBSITE, MAINEBLUECOLLAR.COM.WE RECENTLY PARTNERED WITH MEMIC TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTOR SCHOLARSHIPS. THE GOAL OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS IS TO INTRODUCE EDUCATORS TO THE BEST-IN-CLASS BUSINESS IN THEIR INDUSTRY. THESE CONNECTIONS ARE CRUCIAL TO HELP INSTRUCTORS PROVIDE THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THEIR GRADUATING CLASSES TO BE SUCCESSFUL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Risbara Maria
Secretary
$0
Moody Danielle
President
$0
Smith Harrison
Treasurer
$0
Ballard Chris
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$114,518
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$114,518
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,622
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $117,140

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation has awarded $111,328 in support to 117 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CHARETT LUKE

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP/TOOLSHIP

$2,500

FLAHERTY JOSHUA

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP/TOOLSHIP

$2,500

CROMMETT DAMON

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP/TOOLSHIP

$2,500

LANDRY MADDISON

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP/TOOLSHIP

$2,500

HOWLAND IAN

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP/TOOLSHIP

$2,500

HODGE CHARLES

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP/TOOLSHIP

$2,500
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