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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0144697

STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD

Tax-exempt · SANFORD, ME 04073

Financials

$105K$112K2023$160K$109K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$160,255$109,468$50,787$131,750$0$131,750
December 31, 2023990$105,123$112,148-$7,025$81,776$0$81,776
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$114,981
of which government grants
$5,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$45,274
Other revenue
$45,274

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$26,141
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$28,214
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$1,625
Depreciation
$4,357
Program services (functional)
$100,968
Management and general (functional)
$8,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$81,776
Total assets, end of year
$131,750
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$131,750
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,179
Gross receipts
$178,108
Employees
3
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
ANNE-MARIE MASTRACCIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CONNIE ROUXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ERICKA SANBORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KENDRA WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LISA BLANCHETTEPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
TEENA BOURQUETREASURER
Officer
–$0
REBECCA BROWNVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
SUSAN MURPHYPAST PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
MELISSA SIMPSONSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNE-MARIE MASTRACCIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CONNIE ROUXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ERICKA SANBORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KENDRA WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LISA BLANCHETTEPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
TEENA BOURQUETREASURER
Officer
–$0
REBECCA BROWNVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
SUSAN MURPHYPAST PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
MELISSA SIMPSONSECRETARY
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
123 EMERY ST APT A, SANFORD, ME 04073-2733
In care of
% JEAN L WALSH
Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
P O Box 958, Sanford ME 04073
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LISA BLANCHETTE, PO BOX 958, SANFORD, ME 04073
Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
Jean L Walsh, P O Box 1068, Sanford ME 04073
Signed the 990
LISA BLANCHETTE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(207) 324-0226
Return prepared by
TROIANO & HANSELMANN INC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS BUILDING A STRONG FUTURE FOR THE CITY BY ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY IN EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION NURTURES PARTNERSHIPS, PROVIDES SUSTAINABILITY TO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND HELPS TO CREATE THE LOCAL CONDITIONS NECESSARY TO FOSTER A SHARED VISION AND PROMOTE THE HELATHY DEVELOPMENT OF A THRIVING CITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE YOUTH AND ADULTS ON DRUG RELATED ISSUES TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES ON THESE ISSUES. SUPPORT OF A "YOUTH COUNCIL" PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO SHARE THEIR VOICE ON THESE AND OTHER ISSUES.
    Expenses $94,986
  • THE ORGANIZATION HELPS BUILD RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS TO FACILITATE PARENT, COMMUNITY, AND YOUTH VOICE AND INVOLVMENT IN EDUCATION RELATED ISSUES TO BETTER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY'S YOUTH AND INCREASE POSITIVE YOUTH OUTCOMES.
  • THE ORGANIZATION HAS A BACKPACK PROGRAM INITIATIVE WHICH HELPS MEET BASIC HUNGER NEEDS FOR CHILDREN AND SUPPORTS THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRESS WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO CREATING A THRIVING COMMUNITY.
  • NOTE THAT OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE SIMILAR IN NATURE AND DONE VIA SIMILAR PROGRAMMING, STAFFING AND SHARED OVERHEAD SO COSTS ARE NOT ALLOCATED ACROSS ACCOMPLISHMENTS BUT RATHER REPORTED IN SUM TOTAL.
    Expenses $5,982

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
80-0144697
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)
$131,750
Income (IRS master file)
$178,108

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$160,255$109,468$131,750XML
990December 2023$105,123$112,148$81,776XML
990December 2022$76,114$114,508$88,801IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2008
Officer: Jean L Walsh
December 31, 2008≤ $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 80-0144697).

Questions about STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD

What is the EIN of STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD is 80-0144697.
Is STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD 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 STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD 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 STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD 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 STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LISA BLANCHETTE.
Who are the officers and directors of STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does STRATEGIES FOR A STRONGER SANFORD have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $160,255, expenses of $109,468 and total assets of $131,750 at year end.

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