A Caring Community
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Caring Community is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kittery, Maine, registered in 2012, with $905,145 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
139 State Rd, Kittery, ME, 03904 EIN 27-2959740 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$905K
▲ 9.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$861K
Net assets
$681K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Caring Community— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Caring Community: 9 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Caring Community— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Caring Community: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 139 State Rd, Kittery, ME, 03904
- City
- Kittery
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $357K (FY2013) to $905K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $106KNet assets $681K
Operating margin
4.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$787K
Total liabilities
$106K
Net assets
$681K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $905,145▲9.8% | $861,329▲10.5% | $681,047▲6.9% | $786,639▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $824,231▲6.8% | $779,466▲8.9% | $637,231▲7.6% | $750,130▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $772,095▲22.2% | $716,032▲19.3% | $592,466▲10.5% | $728,491▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $631,627▲35.4% | $599,977▲59.5% | $536,403▲6.3% | $748,136▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $466,547▼27.4% | $376,185▼37.7% | $504,753▲21.8% | $763,475▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $642,596▲14.5% | $603,402▲13.1% | $414,391▲10.4% | $703,681▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $561,243▼0.3% | $533,500▲4.6% | $375,197▲8.0% | $720,549▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $562,836▲3.2% | $510,143▲5.0% | $347,454▲17.9% | $739,829▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $545,342▲9.2% | $485,886▲11.3% | $294,761▲25.3% | $648,488▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $499,210▲15.1% | $436,478▲16.3% | $235,305▲36.4% | $572,251▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $433,879▲21.7% | $375,281▲20.0% | $172,573▲51.4% | $539,537▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $356,515 | $312,818▲21.9% | $113,975▲62.2% | $498,377▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $256,585▲11.4% | $70,279▲33.6% | $432,850▲674% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $230,392 | $52,613 | $55,957 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Caring Community a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Caring Community is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2959740, based in Kittery, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Caring Community's EIN?
- A Caring Community's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2959740.
- How much revenue does A Caring Community report?
- A Caring Community reported $905,145 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Caring Community have?
- CharityIndex grades A Caring Community B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Caring Community (EIN 27-2959740) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.