Maine Recreation & Park Association
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Maine Recreation & Park Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Scarborough, Maine, registered in 2008, with $256,489 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 6728, Scarborough, ME, 04070 EIN 20-5800048 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$256K
▲ 123.3% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$120K
Net assets
$365K
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 Maine Recreation & Park Association— 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 rating36 mo reserves · +53% 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 Recreation & Park Association: 36 mo reserves · +53% 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 Maine Recreation & Park 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 Recreation & Park Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 6728, Scarborough, ME, 04070
- City
- Scarborough
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Community Recreation Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $70K (FY2013) to $256K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $365K
Operating margin
53.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$365K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$365K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $256,489▲123% | $119,915▲35.2% | $364,710▲59.9% | $364,710▲59.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $114,850▼17.2% | $88,723▲11.7% | $228,136▲12.9% | $228,136▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $138,754▲69.2% | $79,451▲25.9% | $202,009▲41.6% | $202,996▲42.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $82,015▲113% | $63,098▲62.8% | $142,706▲15.3% | $142,706▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $38,549▼39.2% | $38,759▼40.2% | $123,789▼0.2% | $130,919▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $63,417▼45.1% | $64,801▼30.8% | $123,999▼1.1% | $131,039▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $115,559▲27.1% | $93,614▲37.8% | $125,383▲21.2% | $125,393▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $90,894▼11.0% | $67,942▼24.7% | $103,438▲53.7% | $103,438▲53.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $102,119▲23.2% | $90,193▲17.1% | $67,282▲21.5% | $67,282▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $82,892▲19.3% | $77,041▲14.9% | $55,356▲11.8% | $55,356▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $69,511 | $67,029▼14.4% | $49,505▲5.3% | $49,505▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $78,347▲31.6% | $47,023▲10.3% | $47,023▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $59,524▼8.6% | $42,626▼2.6% | $42,626▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $65,097 | $43,756 | $43,756 | 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 Maine Recreation & Park Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Maine Recreation & Park Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-5800048, based in Scarborough, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Maine Recreation & Park Association's EIN?
- Maine Recreation & Park Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-5800048.
- How much revenue does Maine Recreation & Park Association report?
- Maine Recreation & Park Association reported $256,489 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Maine Recreation & Park Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Maine Recreation & Park Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Maine Recreation & Park Association (EIN 20-5800048) 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.