Nonprofit · EIN 88-1777897
MAINE FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER
Tax-exempt · WISCASSET, ME 04578
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $208,523 | $398,975 | -$190,452 | $1,402,309 | $2,046,761 | -$644,452 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $193,225 | $456,105 | -$262,880 | $1,512,790 | $1,967,337 | -$454,547 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $45,048 | $171,510 | -$126,462 | $1,784,886 | $1,976,553 | -$191,667 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $146,634
- of which government grants
- $86,543
- Program service revenue
- $53,561
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $210
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,376
- Other revenue
- $8,328
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $104,982
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $188,651
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,902
- Accounting fees
- $3,366
- Occupancy
- $47,482
- Depreciation
- $61,077
- Program services (functional)
- $260,845
- Management and general (functional)
- $109,662
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,468
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,512,790
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,402,309
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,046,761
- Net assets, end of year
- -$644,452
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $952,587
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$644,452
- Gross receipts
- $267,292
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Gross | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $63,570 |
| Andrew Gross | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Kira Bennett-Hamilton | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Maile Buker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kerry Payne | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Gross | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $63,570 | $1,430 |
| Kerry Paine | Development Director Officer | 40 | $47,692 | $0 |
| Andrew Gross | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kira Bennett-Hamilton | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maile Buker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marada Cook | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Zipparo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Gross | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $61,154 |
| Kerry Payne | Development Director Officer | 40 | $17,379 |
| Andrew Gross | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Kira Bennett-Hamilton | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Maile Buker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marada Cook | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Zipparo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 506 OLD BATH RD, WISCASSET, ME 04578-4663
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 506 Old Bath Rd, Wiscasset ME 04578
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Andrew Gross, 506 Old Bath Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Andrew Gross, 506 Old Bath Rd, Wiscasset ME 04578
- Signed the 990
- Andrew Gross, Finance Director
- Phone
- (207) 558-5772
- Website
- www.mfbec.org
- Return prepared by
- PGM LLC
Mission
The mission of the Corporation is to showcase the quality and diversity of foods and beverages grown or produced in the State of Maine by offering educational classes and events aimed at raising public awareness of the varied and unique products offered by Maine's farmers, fishermen, and artisanal producers.
Program accomplishments
- Since 2021 we have we have promoted over 225 Maine producers (from every county) by way of our programming and our Tasting Room drop in experience, creating new awareness and demand for their products. In 2025 we engaged with 9889 visitors with our on and off campus education programs and events, featuring Maine-made products, highlighting the producer stories behind them.Expenses $260,845
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
- 88-1777897
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,402,309
- Income (IRS master file)
- $267,292
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $208,523 | $398,975 | $1,402,309 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $193,225 | $456,105 | $1,512,790 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $45,048 | $171,510 | $1,784,886 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Andrew Gross | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-1777897).
Questions about MAINE FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER
- What is the EIN of MAINE FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER is 88-1777897.
- Is MAINE FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to MAINE FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAINE FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER 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 FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER 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 FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER 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 FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Andrew Gross.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAINE FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,570 (Sara Gross, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MAINE FOOD AND BEVERAGE EDUCATION CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $208,523, expenses of $398,975 and total assets of $1,402,309 at year end.
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