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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3801268

MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

Also known as MLCA

Tax-exempt · KENNEBUNK, ME 04043

Financials

$377K$150K2023$346K$165K2024$447K$197K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$447,264$197,341$249,923$693,851$11,873$681,978
December 31, 2024990$345,618$164,674$180,944$432,347$292$432,055
December 31, 2023990$377,352$149,666$227,686$264,339$13,228$251,111
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$321,883
of which government grants
$79,000
Program service revenue
$83,742
Investment income
$15,444
Net income from fundraising events
$26,439
Net income from sales of inventory
-$244
Other revenue
$26,195

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$103,253
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$113,113
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$735
Accounting fees
$2,370
Occupancy
$6,641
Travel
$1,361
Depreciation
$756
Program services (functional)
$197,341

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$432,347
Total assets, end of year
$693,851
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,873
Net assets, end of year
$681,978
Gross receipts
$465,158
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2010
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELLIOTT THOMASSECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer
1$0
BILL BRENNANBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.25$0
AMY LENTBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.25$0
JIM DOWVICE-CHAIRMAN
Officer
0.25$0
PATRICE MCCARRONPRESIDENT
Officer
15$0
KRISTAN PORTERCHAIRMAN
Officer
3$0
STEPHEN BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELLIOTT THOMASSECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer
1$0
BILL BRENNANBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.25$0
AMY LENTBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.25$0
JIM DOWVICE-CHAIRMAN
Officer
0.25$0
PATRICE MCCARRONPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
KRISTAN PORTERCHAIRMAN
Officer
3$0
STEPHEN BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELLIOTT THOMASSECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer
1$0
BILL BRENNANBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
AMY LENTBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
JIM DOWVICE-CHAIRMAN
Officer
1$0
AMBER-JEAM NICKELPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
KRISTAN PORTERCHAIRMAN
Officer
1$0
STEPHEN BROOKSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 315, KENNEBUNK, ME 04043-0315
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
PATRICE MCCARRON, PO BOX 315, KENNEBUNK, ME 04043
Signed the 990
PATRICE MCCARRON, PRESIDENT
Phone
(207) 967-4555
Return prepared by
CUMMINGS LAMONT & MCNAMEE PLLC

Mission

THE MLCA'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER THRIVING COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND PRESERVE MAINE'S LOBSTERING HERITAGE. MLCA IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH ACHIEVES ITS CHARITABLE MISSION THROUGH PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND CHARITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PRESERVE MAINE'S LOBSTERING HERITAGETHE MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE (MLCA) ADVANCES THE PRESERVATION OF MAINE'S LOBSTERING HERITAGE THROUGH ITS MONTHLY NEWSPAPER, LANDINGS. THIS PUBLICATION SERVES AS A KEY EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM, INFORMING BOTH THE PUBLIC AND INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT THE DISTINCT TRADITIONS, HISTORY, AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MAINE'S LOBSTER FISHERY. IT ALSO HIGHLIGHTS CURRENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SUPPORTING LONG-TERM RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY, AS WELL AS THE INDUSTRY'S RESPONSIBLE, NON-WASTEFUL HARVESTING PRACTICES. LANDINGS REACHES MORE THAN 6,500 READERS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE OF MAINE'S LOBSTER INDUSTRY AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES. CURRENT AND ARCHIVED ISSUES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN A SEARCHABLE FORMAT AT MLCALLIANCE.ORG.SUPPORT LOBSTERING COMMUNITIES THE MLCA COLLABORATES WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND FISHING ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE A COMMITTEE TO SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES, RESILIENT COASTAL COMMUNITIES, AND PROTECTING ACCESS TO THE FISHERY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS AND ONGOING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, MLCA SUPPORTS MAINE'S WORKING WATERFRONT, ADVANCES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH THAT REINFORCES THE INDUSTRY'S STRONG STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES, AND HELPS IDENTIFY FISHING METHODS THAT REDUCE POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON MARINE MAMMALS WHILE MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LOBSTER RESOURCE. RELIEF FUNDTHE MLCA RELIEF FUND SUPPORTS DISTRESSED COMMERCIAL LOBSTERMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE RELIEF FUND ACCEPTS PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS USED TO SUPPORT LOBSTERING FAMILIES THROUGHOUT MAINE IN TIMES OF NEED.
    Expenses $197,341 · revenue $83,498

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-3801268
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$693,851
Income (IRS master file)
$465,158

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$447,264$197,341$693,851IRS
990-TDecember 2025–––IRS
990December 2024$345,618$164,674$432,347XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$377,352$149,666$264,339XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 27-3801268).

Questions about MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

What is the EIN of MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE is 27-3801268.
Is MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE 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 LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE 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 MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PATRICE MCCARRON.
Who are the officers and directors of MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MAINE LOBSTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $447,264, expenses of $197,341 and total assets of $693,851 at year end.

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