Nonprofit · EIN 27-3965554
MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · SKOWHEGAN, ME 04976
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $278,065 | $264,368 | $13,697 | $217,939 | $7,464 | $210,475 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $246,634 | $231,073 | $15,561 | $201,684 | $4,516 | $197,168 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $182,834
- Program service revenue
- $90,874
- Investment income
- $4,357
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$558
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $62,830
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,329
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $77,372
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,327
- Travel
- $2,054
- Depreciation
- $12,812
- Program services (functional)
- $179,523
- Management and general (functional)
- $84,845
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $201,684
- Total assets, end of year
- $217,939
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,464
- Net assets, end of year
- $210,475
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,970
- Publicly traded securities
- $149,931
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $191,025
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $19,450
- Gross receipts
- $283,125
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 50
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISTAN NOYES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $62,830 | $1,885 |
| DEBBIE HIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN COCHRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI DOWSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JADA WENSMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTY DOWSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF DEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE INMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLIN HILLERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYLA CARRIER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER KERNER | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZOE LAMBKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHLOE WINGERTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOD BRAMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEANOR BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CORTNIE CURRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISTAN NOYES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $58,654 | $1,689 |
| DEBBIE HIGHT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER LAMBKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN COCHRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI DOWSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY BAXTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JADA WENSMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTY DOWSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF DEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE INMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLIN HILLERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON STEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYLA CARRIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER KERNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZOE LAMBKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1140, SKOWHEGAN, ME 04976-7840
- In care of
- % AMBER K LAMBKE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- PO Box 2060, Skowhegan ME 04976
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TRISTAN NOYES, PO BOX 1140, SKOWHEGAN, ME 04976
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Lisa Stern Veilleux, 217 North Ave, Skowhegan ME 04976
- Signed the 990
- TRISTAN NOYES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (207) 431-6201
- Return prepared by
- AUSTIN ASSOCIATES PA CPA'S
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WHO ARE BUILDING LOCAL GRAIN ECONOMIES. WE CREATE CONNECTIONS AND SHARE GRAIN TRADITIONS AND INNOVATIONS FROM EARTH TO TABLE. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND SHARE HOW BEST TO GROW AND USE GRAINS, USING A COMBINATION OF TRADITIONAL, INNOVATIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNIQUES. THE ALLIANCE PROMOTES BENEFICIAL USES OF GRAIN FOR GOOD HEALTH, FOOD INDEPENDENCE, AND PURPOSEFUL JOBS WITHIN VIABLE COMMUNITIES. THE ALLIANCE CONNECTS PEOPLE AND SUPPORTS THE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND NUTRITIONAL IMPORTANCE FOR ESTABLISHING REGIONAL GRAIN ECONOMIES.
Program accomplishments
- KNEADING AND BREAD CONFERENCE - THE ANNUAL KNEADING CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER FARMERS, PROFESSIONAL AND HOME BAKERS, CHEFS, COOKS, GRAIN RESEARCHERS, MALTSTERS, FOOD ENTREPRENEURS, AND WOOD-FIRED OVEN ENTHUSIASTS TO EDUCATE ONE ANOTHER ABOUT THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GROWING AND MILLING GRAINS AND BAKING ARTISAN BREADS. THE ANNUAL ARTISAN BREAD FAIR IS A FREE SUMMER FESTIVAL OFFERING WOOD-FIRED OVEN DEMONSTRATIONS, ARTISAN BREAD SAMPLINGS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO TALK WITH PROFESSIONAL BAKERS AND EXPLORE THE BEST BOOKS, TOOLS, AND DELICIOUS ACCOUTREMENTS TO WHOLE GRAIN AND CONVENTIONAL BREAD BAKING.Expenses $115,208 · revenue $76,300
- EDUCATION AND EVENTS - PROVIDE GRAIN AND BAKING EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH LIVE AND ONLINE WORKSHOPS, BAKING TIPS, FREE LEARNING RESOURCES, VIDEOS, HANDBOOKS AND MORE PROVIDED BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD.Expenses $19,223 · revenue $12,087
- GRAIN COMMUNITY SUPPORT - RESTORE RARE AND HERITAGE VARIETY GRAINS BY TURNING HANDFULS OF CAREFULLY KEPT SEED INTO COMMERCIALLY VIABLE QUANTITIES FOR FARMS.Expenses $45,092 · revenue $2,487
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 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
- 27-3965554
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $217,939
- Income (IRS master file)
- $283,125
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $278,065 | $264,368 | $217,939 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $246,634 | $231,073 | $201,684 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $177,580 | $192,348 | $184,803 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $159,254 | $210,368 | $198,124 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Lisa Stern Veilleux | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $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 27-3965554).
Questions about MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE is 27-3965554.
- Is MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAINE GRAIN 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 GRAIN 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 GRAIN 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 GRAIN ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TRISTAN NOYES.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,830 (TRISTAN NOYES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $278,065, expenses of $264,368 and total assets of $217,939 at year end.
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