Sweetser
80% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Sweetser is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saco, Maine, registered in 1969, with $54,709,980 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
50 Moody St, Saco, ME, 04072 EIN 01-0211807 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$54.7M
▲ 9.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$52.2M
Net assets
$45.5M
Employees
782
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $5 to raise $100
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. For Sweetser: 80% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 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 Sweetser: 10 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Sweetser: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Sweetser: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Programs treat a wide range of psychiatric, emotional, educational, family and behavioral issues.
Contact & location
- Address
- 50 Moody St, Saco, ME, 04072
- City
- Saco
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $53.8M (FY2013) to $54.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.6MNet assets $45.5M
Operating margin
4.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$52.1M
Total liabilities
$6.6M
Net assets
$45.5M
Salaries & benefits
$35.1M
67% of expenses
Board members
15
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,709,980▲9.0% | $52,181,121▲7.7% | $45,464,272▲7.7% | $52,055,867▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $50,198,492▼9.4% | $48,460,166▼9.0% | $42,208,603▲10.0% | $48,757,089▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $55,384,833▼11.3% | $53,226,870▼16.3% | $38,366,667▲12.3% | $47,783,014▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,475,521▼6.0% | $63,577,196▲3.4% | $34,157,559▼13.1% | $44,853,027▼15.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,475,460▲3.5% | $61,500,389▼11.0% | $39,308,399▲29.6% | $53,227,623▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $64,217,542▼11.0% | $69,081,123▼3.3% | $30,319,314▼15.7% | $47,320,545▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $72,129,642▲21.3% | $71,421,950▲20.8% | $35,981,293▲2.1% | $53,730,595▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $59,447,445▲12.9% | $59,117,169▲5.8% | $35,227,358▲1.3% | $50,968,215▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $52,647,798▼3.3% | $55,894,216▲0.4% | $34,790,505▼0.3% | $48,308,074▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $54,446,795▼7.9% | $55,646,645▼1.3% | $34,894,783▼8.8% | $46,898,972▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $59,116,107▲10.0% | $56,388,038▲8.3% | $38,272,562▲1.3% | $53,316,317▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $53,752,062 | $52,083,742▲1.2% | $37,787,491▲12.1% | $57,254,604▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $51,451,201▲1.7% | $33,722,260▲6.0% | $52,302,883▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $50,574,493▲11.9% | $31,802,333▼3.2% | $50,889,081▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $45,180,870 | $32,848,903 | $53,445,856 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jayne Van Bramer — $301,352 (0.58% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayne Van Bramer | Ceo & Board Member | 40 | $301,352 |
| Dr Marc I Kaplan | Medical Director | 40 | $271,071 |
| John P Mcanuff | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $228,035 |
| Kristie Worster | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $153,341 |
| Joanne Grant | Chief Growth Officer | 40 | $136,870 |
| Holly Hall | Chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $133,957 |
| Rose Giacchino | Director of Finance | 40 | $132,630 |
| Anna-marie Dipasquale | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brynn K Riley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Craig Alie | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Diane H Donaldson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Margaret A Shepp | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gregory R Prince | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James A Nylund | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Jessica Demers | Chair | 1 | — |
| Joyce Mccreight | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ludmila Tutunaru | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michele Del Tergo | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Michelle R Lachapelle | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Steven Mcgrath | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Farm Psychiatric Clinic LLC | Clinician Type Services | $302,253 |
| Counsel Me Maine | Clinician Type Services | $209,349 |
| Margaret Gonzalez | Clinician Type Services | $190,023 |
| Priscilla Young | Clinician Type Services | $182,853 |
| Barbara Richardson | Clinician Type Services | $159,847 |
Grants received · $1.4M total
21 grants to Sweetser totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Mental health, emergency hardship | 2024 | $68,538 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,365 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Mental health treatment, emergency hardship | 2023 | $11,257 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2023 | $5,200 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Mental health treatment | 2022 | $22,242 |
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2022 | $5,590 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,365 |
| The Opportunity Alliance | Toa is providing services in the brunswick area. because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts. | 2021 | $283,570 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,265 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,265 |
| The Opportunity Alliance | Toa is providing services in the brunswick area. because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts. | 2020 | $293,696 |
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2020 | $20,681 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $8,465 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Mental health treatment | 2020 | $6,800 |
| The Opportunity Alliance | Toa is providing services in the brunswick area. because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts. | 2019 | $279,367 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sweetser a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sweetser is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0211807, based in Saco, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sweetser's EIN?
- Sweetser's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0211807.
- How much revenue does Sweetser report?
- Sweetser reported $54,709,980 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sweetser's spending goes to programs?
- Sweetser spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sweetser have?
- CharityIndex grades Sweetser A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sweetser's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sweetser's latest Form 990 is $301,352, paid to Jayne Van Bramer (Ceo & Board Member).
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Data for Sweetser (EIN 01-0211807) 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.