2026-02-13T14:00:59-06:00 2025-03-31 010463013 Purdy Powers & Company 130 Middle Street Portland ME 04101 990 2024-04-01 010248533 Maine Charitable Mechanic Association MAIN 2077738396 519 Congress St Portland ME 04101 Annie Leahy Executive Director 2077738396 2026-02-13 1 1 Peter H Way CPA P03219061 2077753496 2026-02-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Annie Leahy 519 Congress St Portland ME 04101 459666 0 X www.mechanicshallmaine.org X 1815 ME Mechanics' Hall is a historic cultural hub and member-supported library in Portland, Maine that brings together bold ideas, diverse voices, and vibrant community through the arts and humanities. We connect exceptional thinkers and artists spanning writers, performers, and curious minds of all ages to enrich intellectual life, celebrate creativity, and spark meaningful connection. By inspiring curiosity and empowering both emerging and established talent, we work to shape a more imaginative, inclusive, and connected future. 17 17 8 48 0 0 220176 219885 0 65621 19812 68214 177643 104637 417631 458357 0 0 0 0 134906 215036 0 0 123271 317328 279001 452234 494037 -34603 -35680 1280331 1173007 120094 80943 1160237 1092064 X Mechanics' Hall is a historic cultural hub and member-supported library in Portland, Maine that brings together bold ideas, diverse voices, and vibrant community through the arts and humanities. We connect exceptional thinkers and artists spanning writers, performers, and curious minds of all ages to enrich intellectual life, celebrate creativity, and spark meaningful connection. By inspiring curiosity and empowering both emerging and established talent, we work to shape a more imaginative, inclusive, and connected future. 0 0 111134 HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF COLLECTIONS AND BUILDING:Mechanics' Hall maintains its archive collections and building to enrich the lives of all who visit. Renowned for its Italianate architecture, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for National Significance. Mechanics' houses a select and unique archive collection, highlighting the historical significance of Mechanics' Hall and its founders since 1815, particularly in documenting the history of books and literary culture in Portland, Maine, during the 18th and 19th centuries . The Restoration and Preservation Committee, a board committee overseeing the building, furnishings, and grounds of Mechanics' Hall, prioritizes elective repairs, capital improvements or changes and offers recommendations to the Board of Directors on how best to proceed. 118282 91653 PUBLIC PROGRAMS: Mechanics' Hall offers a wide range of year-round public programs to engage and enrich the community, including book launches, literary events, poetry, reading & writing groups, theater and musical performances, and gallery showings. In the last fiscal year, we presented over 50 literary programs, 10 musical performances, 3 gallery performances, and 25 tours of our building. Over 12k people have come through our doors in the past year. 3251 1573 CIRCULATING LIBRARY: Mechanics' Hall has always been committed to serving the general public and avid readers through the "diffusion of useful knowledge." Our circulating library boasts a diverse collection of books, including contemporary titles of literature, fiction, and non-fiction across various subjects, catering to curious and informed readers. Our collections are easily accessible on-site and through an online cataloging system and complemented by our digital presence. 232667 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X Annie Leahy 2077723958 519 Congress Street Portland ME 04101 William Stauffer Board President 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Chandra Leister Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Hilary Bassett Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 John Napolitano Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Kristopher Kleva Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Pamela Hawkes Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Paul Stevens Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Spencer Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Suzette Bois Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Haushalter Secretary 1.50 X X 0 0 0 Stuart O'Brien Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Leah Rachin Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 CJ Opperthauser Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Brian J Evans Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Trevor LaVerriere Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Taffy Field Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Annie Leahy Executive Director 40.00 X 77519 0 0 77519 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27422 192463 219885 Program Revenue 611710 65621 65621 65621 17161 17161 77032 0 77032 77032 77032 51053 0 51053 51053 51053 609 1309 -700 -700 Private Event Rental 531390 27505 27505 Equipment Rental 532420 800 800 28305 458357 93226 0 145246 X 77518 27883 22417 27218 120443 43323 34830 42290 9356 9356 7719 2777 2232 2710 10610 10610 5348 5348 54717 13734 9866 31117 3559 3559 5153 650 4503 20850 20734 116 1755 1755 744 645 99 1287 1287 23021 23021 13439 7219 6220 Program Artist Fees 27276 21608 5668 Supplies & Materials 19489 18789 584 116 Property Taxes 18969 18969 Cleaning 15214 14638 576 57570 19322 24771 13477 494037 232667 138099 123271 62810 70122 3156 3160 3200 5000 884509 529280 467889 355229 743276 522934 0 216562 1280331 1173007 83176 46264 36918 34679 120094 80943 X 687897 623122 472340 468942 1160237 1092064 1280331 1173007 -35680 -32493 0 X 0 0 0 X 219885 219885 219885 219885 219885 145246 145246 365131 94535 0.60220 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 6 0.14 6 0 1 0 5.00 0 10000 10000 681671 424187 257484 170542 99045 71497 22296 6048 16248 355229 Construction in Progress 216562 216562 Line of Credit 29160 Tenant Deposits 5479 Event Rental Security Deposits 40 34679 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of the return is distributed to the board for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Staff members collect and the board members help review. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Organization makes Form 990 available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Payroll Processing Fee: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,563. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,563. Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 10,118. Management and general expenses 8,179. Fundraising expenses 29,453. Total expenses 47,750. Graphic Design: Program service expenses 3,616. Management and general expenses 124. Fundraising expenses 1,664. Total expenses 5,404. Form 990, Part IX, line 24e Repairs: Program service expenses 13,348. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 15. Total expenses 13,363. Dues & Subscriptions: Program service expenses 58. Management and general expenses 9,036. Fundraising expenses 60. Total expenses 9,154. Fundraising: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 96. Fundraising expenses 7,622. Total expenses 7,718. Telephone: Program service expenses 179. Management and general expenses 7,053. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,232. Employee Parking: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,681. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,681. Printing: Program service expenses 1,661. Management and general expenses 185. Fundraising expenses 2,631. Total expenses 4,477. Catering: Program service expenses 1,372. Management and general expenses 455. Fundraising expenses 2,454. Total expenses 4,281. Credit Card Fees: Program service expenses 115. Management and general expenses 1,972. Fundraising expenses 61. Total expenses 2,148. Donations: Program service expenses 204. Management and general expenses 1,140. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,344. Trash Removal: Program service expenses 1,035. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,035. Postage: Program service expenses 279. Management and general expenses -8. Fundraising expenses 599. Total expenses 870. Miscellaneous Expense: Program service expenses 846. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 846. Staff Development: Program service expenses 25. Management and general expenses 161. Fundraising expenses 35. Total expenses 221. Event Rental Expenses: Program service expenses 200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 200.