Making A Difference Inc
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Making A Difference Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bangor, Maine, registered in 2014, with $10,250 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
40 Wyoming Ave, Bangor, ME, 04401 EIN 46-1403480 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2025)
$10K
▼ 38.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$17K
Net assets
$5,395
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.
F
—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 Making A Difference Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -70% 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 Making A Difference Inc: 4 mo reserves · -70% margin earns a F 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 Making A Difference Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Making A Difference Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 40 Wyoming Ave, Bangor, ME, 04401
- City
- Bangor
- State
- Maine
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6,367 (FY2013) to $10K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5,395
Operating margin
-69.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5,395
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5,395
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,250▼38.6% | $17,411▼22.0% | $5,395▼48.7% | $5,395▼48.7% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $16,700▲9.1% | $22,321▲96.7% | $10,508▲42.5% | $10,508▲42.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $15,304▼49.7% | $11,349▼67.4% | $7,374▲116% | $7,374▲116% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $30,401▼44.8% | $34,803▼33.1% | $3,419▼56.3% | $3,419▼56.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $55,066▲266% | $52,013▲206% | $7,821▲64.0% | $7,821▲64.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $15,027▲129% | $17,000▲141% | $4,768▼29.3% | $4,768▼29.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $6,551▼47.7% | $7,045▼17.2% | $6,741▼6.8% | $6,741▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $12,535▲25.4% | $8,505▼37.0% | $7,235▲126% | $7,235▲126% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $10,000▼9.1% | $13,492▲195% | $3,205▼52.1% | $3,205▼52.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $11,000▼57.0% | $4,568▼84.8% | $6,697▲2427% | $6,697▲2427% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $25,600▼15.4% | $30,023▲18.5% | $265▼94.3% | $265▼94.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $30,250▲375% | $25,335▲110% | $4,688▲2165% | $4,688▲1813% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $6,367 | $12,074 | -$227 | $245 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Making A Difference Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Making A Difference Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-1403480, based in Bangor, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Making A Difference Inc's EIN?
- Making A Difference Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-1403480.
- How much revenue does Making A Difference Inc report?
- Making A Difference Inc reported $10,250 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Making A Difference Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Making A Difference Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Making A Difference Inc (EIN 46-1403480) 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.