Nonprofit · EIN 88-2891721
MAINE CLIMATE ACTION NOW
Tax-exempt · AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $559,469 | $525,612 | $33,857 | $384,733 | $4,586 | $380,147 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $485,922 | $372,687 | $113,235 | $358,311 | $12,021 | $346,290 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $370,967 | $297,667 | $73,300 | $288,721 | $55,666 | $233,055 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $545,784
- Program service revenue
- $12,348
- Investment income
- $1,337
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $75,430
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $151,151
- Other salaries and wages
- $194,672
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $384,481
- Professional fundraising fees
- $3,713
- Accounting fees
- $9,199
- Travel
- $8,764
- Program services (functional)
- $453,252
- Management and general (functional)
- $50,828
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,532
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $358,311
- Total assets, end of year
- $384,733
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,586
- Net assets, end of year
- $380,147
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $329,736
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $50,411
- Gross receipts
- $559,469
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2023
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elise Hartill | Executive Director (MYCJ), Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $75,750 |
| Amy Eshoo | Executive Director (MCAN) Trustee or director, Officer | 29 | $75,303 |
| Ania Wright | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Vlaun | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Johannah Blackman | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Brekke | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sergio Cahueque | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Eshoo | Executive Director (MCAN) Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $63,818 |
| Elise Hartill | Executive Director (MYCJ), Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $62,297 |
| Zakary Kendall | Co-Executive Director (MYCJ) Officer | 20 | $32,470 |
| Ania Wright | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Vlaun | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Johannah Blackman | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Brekke | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sergio Cahueque | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Eshoo | Executive Director (MCAN) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $57,112 |
| Cacildia Cain | Executive Director (MYCJ) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $42,378 |
| Gary Friedmann | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Vlaun | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ania Wright | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Johannah Blackman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cassie Cain | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Fulford | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 126 WESTERN AVE 1068, AUGUSTA, ME 04330-7249
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ania Wright, 126 Western Ave 1068, Augusta, ME 04330
- Signed the 990
- Ania Wright, President
- Phone
- (207) 415-5714
- Website
- maineclimateaction.org
- Return prepared by
- PGM LLC
Mission
MCAN catalyzes transformative education and action in response to the climate crisis. We seek to honor, unite and amplify the voices of youth, frontline communities, and others historically excluded from the climate conversation and positions of power. We hold social, racial, and economic justice as critical to the transition to zero carbon emissions by 2030, and demand the equitable implementation of clean renewable energy, ecological land-use practices.
Program accomplishments
- Advocated for a Just Transition to Clean, Renewable Energy through promotion of equitable policies for clean energy prioritizing energy equity and community inclusion in decision-making. Participated in statewide coalitions and hosted stakeholder education addressing energy-sector transitions. Led Tribal Engagement with the four federally recognized tribes in Maine.Expenses $194,898 · grants $72,347 · revenue $1,438
- Supported Youth Leadership by deepening support systems for youth climate leaders.Expenses $240,224 · grants $3,083 · revenue $10,910
- Promoted Climate Justice Education ensuring equitable access to climate justice resources and integrating Indigenous perspectives. Expanded accessible, arts-based climate education to draw new participants to the climate movement.Expenses $18,130
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
- 88-2891721
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $384,733
- Income (IRS master file)
- $559,469
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $559,469 | $525,612 | $384,733 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $485,922 | $372,687 | $358,311 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $370,967 | $297,667 | $288,721 | XML |
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 88-2891721).
Questions about MAINE CLIMATE ACTION NOW
- What is the EIN of MAINE CLIMATE ACTION NOW?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE CLIMATE ACTION NOW is 88-2891721.
- Is MAINE CLIMATE ACTION NOW tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to MAINE CLIMATE ACTION NOW tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAINE CLIMATE ACTION NOW 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 CLIMATE ACTION NOW 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 CLIMATE ACTION NOW 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 CLIMATE ACTION NOW?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ania Wright.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAINE CLIMATE ACTION NOW?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,750 (Elise Hartill, Executive Director (MYCJ), Secretary).
- How much revenue does MAINE CLIMATE ACTION NOW have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $559,469, expenses of $525,612 and total assets of $384,733 at year end.
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