Maine Charitable Mechanic Association
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Maine Charitable Mechanic Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Maine, registered in 1943, with $458,357 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
519 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04101 EIN 01-0248533 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2024)
$458K
▲ 9.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$494K
Net assets
$1.1M
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
—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 Maine Charitable Mechanic Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · -8% 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 Maine Charitable Mechanic Association: 27 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ 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 Maine Charitable Mechanic Association— 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 Maine Charitable Mechanic Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $101K (FY2013) to $458K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $81KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-7.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$81K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $458,357▲9.8% | $494,037▲9.2% | $1,092,064▼5.9% | $1,173,007▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $417,631▲38.9% | $452,234▲13.0% | $1,160,237▲5.5% | $1,280,331▲9.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $300,589▼47.0% | $400,285▲21.3% | $1,099,449▼12.6% | $1,167,143▼11.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $566,636▲84.7% | $329,934▲3.6% | $1,257,870▲23.2% | $1,316,480▲20.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $306,813▲25.8% | $318,531▲66.0% | $1,021,168▲4.4% | $1,091,134▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $243,822▲2.1% | $191,837▲6.8% | $978,393▲8.7% | $1,031,188▲14.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $238,769▲31.0% | $179,566▲23.4% | $899,691▲8.3% | $903,678▲8.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $182,242▲9.7% | $145,566▲27.2% | $830,390▲12.2% | $831,492▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $166,177▲5.6% | $114,471▲7.0% | $740,418▼0.3% | $741,693▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $157,359▲55.4% | $106,987▼2.7% | $742,807▲8.4% | $743,819▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $101,237 | $109,943▼10.3% | $685,386▼4.2% | $686,398▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $122,566▼50.8% | $715,756▲15.5% | $716,549▲15.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $249,168 | $619,469 | $620,295 | 990PF |
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.
Grants received · $159K total
12 grants to Maine Charitable Mechanic Association totaling $159K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Education | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $12,800 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Arts & culture | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Energy efficiency | 2022 | $5,068 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Arts & culture, building repairs | 2021 | $52,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $12,325 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Arts culture humanities, building renovation | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Economic development, building improvement | 2019 | $8,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Economic development | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Historical societies & historic preservation | 2017 | $7,500 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Vocational education | 2016 | $13,545 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Historical societies & historic preservation | 2015 | $5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Maine Charitable Mechanic Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Maine Charitable Mechanic Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0248533, based in Portland, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Maine Charitable Mechanic Association's EIN?
- Maine Charitable Mechanic Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0248533.
- How much revenue does Maine Charitable Mechanic Association report?
- Maine Charitable Mechanic Association reported $458,357 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Maine Charitable Mechanic Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Maine Charitable Mechanic Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (EIN 01-0248533) 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.