Nonprofit · EIN 01-0515357
EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION
Also known as MLGPA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $678,123 | $700,892 | -$22,769 | $522,439 | $99 | $522,340 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $526,065 | $734,634 | -$208,569 | $482,289 | $99 | $482,190 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $718,365 | $526,132 | $192,233 | $649,917 | $0 | $649,917 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $650,879
- Program service revenue
- $21,961
- Investment income
- $6,398
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,115
- Other revenue
- -$1,115
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,550
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $105,311
- Other salaries and wages
- $235,331
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $422,946
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,593
- Occupancy
- $78,571
- Travel
- $21,154
- Program services (functional)
- $534,840
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,304
- Fundraising (functional)
- $95,748
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $482,289
- Total assets, end of year
- $522,439
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $99
- Net assets, end of year
- $522,340
- Publicly traded securities
- $276,123
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $522,340
- Gross receipts
- $766,942
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gia Drew | Executive Director Officer | 39.5 | $90,072 | $15,240 |
| John Hennessy | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Wood | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Cloutier | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jace Viner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Ehrenberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Sgambati | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dicle Turkoglu | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gia Drew | Executive Director | 39.5 | $89,186 | $17,666 |
| Joanne Lewis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Cloutier | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Ehrenberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Wood | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hennessy | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dicle Turkoglu | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andre Chasse | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jace Viner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Coon | Pres/PY E.D. Trustee or director, Officer | 39.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gia Drew | Executive Director | 39.5 | $80,077 | $14,697 |
| Michael Coon | Pres/PY E.D. Trustee or director, Officer | 39.5 | $49,000 | $0 |
| Joanne Lewis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Cloutier | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Wood | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dicle Turkoglu | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andre Chasse | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jace Viner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1951, PORTLAND, ME 04104-1951
- In care of
- % ALYSON CUMMINGS ESQ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Teresa Cloutier, PO Box 1951, Portland, ME 041041951
- Signed the 990
- Teresa Cloutier, Treasurer
- Phone
- (207) 761-3732
- Website
- www.equalitymaine.org
- Return prepared by
- PGM LLC
Mission
EqualityMaine Foundation works to protect and advance full equality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Mainers by creating an inclusive and intersectional movement through community building, education, engagement, and collaboration.
Program accomplishments
- Community-based Organizing: Resources are used to educate the public about LGBTQ+ issues; the organization's reach and engagement throughout Maine increases, and communication strategies are enhanced in order to reach new broader audiences.Network for Older Adults: A statewide program that supports, connects and advocates with LGBTQ+ older adults. Regular programming and resources are provided for LGBTQ+ older adults in need of support and community across the state.New Leaders Project: Year-round programming for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults from around the state.Expenses $534,840 · grants $1,550 · revenue $21,961
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0515357
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $522,439
- Income (IRS master file)
- $766,942
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $678,123 | $700,892 | $522,439 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $526,065 | $734,634 | $482,289 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $718,365 | $526,132 | $649,917 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $478,916 | $517,758 | $444,353 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0515357).
Questions about EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION is 01-0515357.
- Is EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Teresa Cloutier.
- Who are the officers and directors of EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,072 (Gia Drew, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does EQUALITY MAINE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $678,123, expenses of $700,892 and total assets of $522,439 at year end.
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