Nonprofit · EIN 22-2806424
WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,016,062 | $1,084,042 | -$67,980 | $2,230,978 | $364,832 | $1,866,146 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,031,611 | $1,056,894 | -$25,283 | $2,451,303 | $515,880 | $1,935,423 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $798,886
- of which government grants
- $30,151
- Program service revenue
- $139,328
- Investment income
- $32,839
- Net rental income
- $8,710
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,724
- Other revenue
- $45,009
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,795
- Other salaries and wages
- $429,783
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $634,680
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,805
- Occupancy
- $83,075
- Depreciation
- $47,910
- Program services (functional)
- $853,659
- Management and general (functional)
- $168,305
- Fundraising (functional)
- $62,078
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,451,303
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,230,978
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $364,832
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,866,146
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $102,981
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,501,261
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,866,146
- Gross receipts
- $1,027,924
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Zwolinski | Executive Director Officer | 30 | $81,795 | $13,074 |
| John S Leeming | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hamilton | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert J Ayotte | Treasurer Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| Marina Chakmakchi | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Ayers | Vice President/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily IW Kain | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Mitchell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle LaFond | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Schilling | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Kurchuris | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Zwolinski | Executive Director Officer | 30 | $78,757 | $13,754 |
| John S Leeming | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hamilton | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert J Ayotte | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| Marina Chakmakchi | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Ayers | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily IW Kain | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Mitchell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle LaFond | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dena Libner | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Romano | Board Member Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Schilling | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Ranger | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Frederick | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1278, PORTLAND, ME 04104-1278
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Robert J Ayotte, PO Box 1278, Portland, ME 04104
- Signed the 990
- Robert J Ayotte, Treasurer
- Phone
- (207) 775-4939
- Website
- www.waysidemaine.org
- Return prepared by
- Purdy Powers & Company
Mission
The mission of Wayside is to increase access to food for those in need in Southern Maine by providing a system for community based volunteers who serve prepared meals where such meals are needed, and by collaborating with other hunger agencies in developing an efficient network for the collection and equitable distribution of food.
Program accomplishments
- The Community Meals Program helps people access nutritious meals in their own neighborhoods through partnerships with churches and community centers, reaching residents of Greater Portland unserved by existing resources. Neighborhood settings are familiar and reduce the stigma often associated with asking for help. Wayside prepares meals at a central kitchen, shared with Portland Public Schools. The meals improve current conditions by supporting healthy eating habits and reducing food insecurity. Over time, these programs decrease risks for chronic diseases and reduce the financial burden of conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease upon the community.Wayside's Food Rescue Program provides food to pantries, soup kitchens, and service agencies in Cumberland County. In 2024, Food Rescue distributed approximately 2,004,000 lbs of food through partner agencies. Wayside's Community Garden Program partners with a Portland Housing Authority site for low-income seniors & disabled adults to facilitate garden workshops and built garden beds, a compost bin, and a cold frame. A lawn donated by a South Portland homeowner became a vegetable garden for the Community Meals and Mobile Food Pantries.The Cupboard Collective Lakes Region Food Transportation Service was designed to increase accessibility of healthy food in communities outside Greater Portland. Wayside makes bimonthly deliveries of rescued food, T.E.F.A.P. food & food from Good Shepherd Food Bank to pantries in Bridgton, Naples and Casco.Expenses $853,659 · revenue $175,627
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2806424
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K34Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,230,978
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,027,924
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,016,062 | $1,084,042 | $2,230,978 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,031,611 | $1,056,894 | $2,451,303 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,176,096 | $960,227 | $2,273,831 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 22-2806424).
Questions about WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS
- What is the EIN of WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS is 22-2806424.
- Is WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS 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 WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS 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 WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS 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 WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert J Ayotte.
- Who are the officers and directors of WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,795 (Mary Zwolinski, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WAYSIDE FOOD PROGRAMS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,016,062, expenses of $1,084,042 and total assets of $2,230,978 at year end.
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