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Nonprofit · EIN 14-1964898

MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04101

Financials

$400K$336K2023$526K$388K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$525,958$388,394$137,564$1,518,025$101,016$1,417,009
December 31, 2023990$400,045$336,433$63,612$1,380,695$125,887$1,254,808
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$467,455
Program service revenue
$8,802
Investment income
$25,131
Net income from sales of inventory
$23,175
Other revenue
$24,570

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$83,578
Other salaries and wages
$76,654
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$176,795
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,985
Occupancy
$32,168
Depreciation
$34,333
Program services (functional)
$250,435
Management and general (functional)
$126,642
Fundraising (functional)
$11,317

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,380,695
Total assets, end of year
$1,518,025
Total liabilities, end of year
$101,016
Net assets, end of year
$1,417,009
Land, buildings and equipment
$870,667
Publicly traded securities
$510,464
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,338,400
Net assets with donor restrictions
$78,609
Gross receipts
$600,055
Employees
7
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2007
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dawn LaRochelleExecutive Director
Officer
40$83,578
STEVEN BRINNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
KATIE GETCHELLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY BRENNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JANET RAFFELSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GARY BERENSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY TINKLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY ZIEGLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HARRIS GLECKMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY BLUMBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Nathan AransonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ben BornsteinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert Hirshon EsqVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Nikki JacobsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Marcel PolakDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jessica LantosDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Miriam MarkowitzDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David Warren EsqDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dawn LaRochelleExecutive Director
Officer
40$75,711
STEVEN BRINNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
KATIE GETCHELLVice PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ANDY BRENNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JANET RAFFELSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
IVAN HOWARDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY BERENSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY TINKLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY ZIEGLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RUTHIE NOBLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARI GREENEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HARRIS GLECKMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY BLUMBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Nathan AransonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ben BornsteinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert Hirshon EsqDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nikki JacobsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Marcel PolakDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
267 CONGRESS ST, PORTLAND, ME 04101-3692
In care of
% JODY SATALOFF
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Robert Hirshon Esq, 267 CONGRESS STREET, PORTLAND, ME 04101
Signed the 990
Robert Hirshon Esq, President
Phone
(207) 773-2339
Return prepared by
Purdy Powers & Company

Mission

The Tree of Life Foundation was established to restore Etz Chaim Synagogue, a turn-of-the-century immigrant era house of worship, and transform it into the Maine Jewish Museum. The restored building stands as a testament to the Jewish families of Maine who, from humble beginnings, began life anew and made lasting contributions to their new community. The Maine Jewish Museum tells their stories.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MUSEUM, PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH FOR THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $250,435 · revenue $33,372

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
14-1964898
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
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,518,025
Income (IRS master file)
$600,055

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$525,958$388,394$1,518,025XML
990December 2023$400,045$336,433$1,380,695XML
990December 2022$223,142$255,176$1,322,555IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 14-1964898).

Questions about MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM

What is the EIN of MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM is 14-1964898.
Is MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM 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 MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert Hirshon Esq.
Who are the officers and directors of MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,578 (Dawn LaRochelle, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $525,958, expenses of $388,394 and total assets of $1,518,025 at year end.

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