Nonprofit · EIN 01-0536795
MAINELY CHARACTER
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $70,027 | $72,479 | -$2,452 | $104,138 | $97,330 | $6,808 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $71,327 | $58,179 | $13,148 | $76,735 | $38,985 | $37,750 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $64,870 | $53,986 | $10,884 | $66,087 | $41,485 | $24,602 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,027
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $70,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $425
- Printing, publications and postage
- $282
- Other expenses
- $1,772
- Program services (functional)
- $2,479
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $76,735
- Total assets, end of year
- $104,138
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $97,330
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,808
- Cash, savings and investments
- $104,138
- Gross receipts
- $70,027
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Cass | President | 5 | $0 |
| Susan Leighton | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Peter Richardson | Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| Marie Pike | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Marcia Weston | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Curtis Mildner | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Susan Walters | Director | 3 | $0 |
| George Stewart | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Katharine Lyon | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Annalee Rosenblatt | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Alice Smith Duncan | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Eilene Kleiman | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Merriam | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Philip Hussey | Director | 0 | $0 |
| William Penley | former Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mildner | President | 6 | $0 |
| Susan Leighton | Vice President | 7 | $0 |
| Susan Walters | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| William Penley | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Marcia Weston | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| George Stewart | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Anne Cass | Director | 6 | $0 |
| Sharon Buschner | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Peter Richardson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Katharine Lyon | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Annalee Rosenblatt | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Philip Hussey | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Alice Smith Duncan | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Tracy | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Marie Pike | Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mildner | President | 6 | $0 |
| Anne Cass | Vice President | 6 | $0 |
| Susan Walters | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| William Penley | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Susan Leighton | Secretary | 7 | $0 |
| George Stewart | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Marcia Weston | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Sharon Buschner | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Sue Neumyer | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Richardson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Cecily Rich | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Katharine Lyon | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Annalee Rosenblatt | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ari Berman | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Philip Hussey | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 11131, PORTLAND, ME 04104-7131
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 11131, Portland ME 04104
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Curtis Mildner, 2 Ship Locks Dr, Kennebunk ME 04043
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Marie Pike, Treasurer
- Phone
- (207) 749-3347
- Website
- www.mainelycharacter.org
Mission
Our mission is to recognize and reward Maine high school seniors of exceptional character. Since 2001 we have awarded 115 educational scholarships totaling $447,500. Our scholarships are awarded based on an applicant's character. We do not consider academic achievement, athletic prowess, musical ability, artistic talent or financial need. Four aspects of student's character are considered when making an award. Courage: Persisting through difficulty, distress, or fear in order to achieve something important. Integrity: Being truthful and trustworthy to oneself and others. Responsibility: Conveying an attitude of commitment and conviction. Concern: Demonstrating compassion and caring attitude towards others, and helping them achieve their best. Mainely Character awarded fourteen $5,000 scholarships in 2025 and plans to award fourteen $5000 scholarships in 2026. Some scholarship payments are deferred to subsequent semesters at the request of scholarship recipients.
Program accomplishments
- Our mission is to recognize and reward Maine high school seniors of exceptional character. Since 2001 we have awarded 115 educational scholarships totaling $447,500. Our scholarships are awarded based on an applicant's character. We do not consider academic achievement, athletic prowess, musical ability, artistic talent or financial need. Four aspects of student's character are considered when making an award. Courage: Persisting through difficulty, distress, or fear in order to achieve something important. Integrity: Being truthful and trustworthy to oneself and others. Responsibility: Conveying an attitude of commitment and conviction. Concern: Demonstrating compassion and caring attitude towards others, and helping them achieve their best. Mainely Character awarded fourteen $5,000 scholarships in 2025. Some scholarship payments are deferred to subsequent semesters at the request of scholarship recipients.Expenses $2,479 · grants $70,000
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0536795
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $104,138
- Income (IRS master file)
- $70,027
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $70,027 | $72,479 | $104,138 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $71,327 | $58,179 | $76,735 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $64,870 | $53,986 | $66,087 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Curtis Mildner | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Curtis Mildner | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Curtis Mildner | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 01-0536795).
Questions about MAINELY CHARACTER
- What is the EIN of MAINELY CHARACTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINELY CHARACTER is 01-0536795.
- Is MAINELY CHARACTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to MAINELY CHARACTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAINELY CHARACTER 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 MAINELY CHARACTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MAINELY CHARACTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MAINELY CHARACTER?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Curtis Mildner.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAINELY CHARACTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MAINELY CHARACTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $70,027, expenses of $72,479 and total assets of $104,138 at year end.
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