Nonprofit · EIN 99-4314885
BLUE PORTLAND MAINE
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $424,411 | $417,576 | $6,835 | $23,833 | $0 | $23,833 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ (amended) | $54,085 | $37,087 | $16,998 | $16,998 | – | $16,998 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,924
- Membership dues
- $13,690
- Program service revenue
- $391,487
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $138,032
- Other salaries and wages
- $40,109
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $193,801
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $46,134
- Travel
- $560
- Program services (functional)
- $370,440
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,701
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,435
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,998
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,833
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,833
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,833
- Gross receipts
- $424,411
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 47
- Year formed
- 2024
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gilman | Manager Key employee | 30 | $45,508 |
| Hannah Hermes | Secretary Officer | 30 | $42,397 |
| Celeste Parke | Treasurer Officer | 30 | $31,302 |
| Andrew Roseman | Executive Director Officer | 20 | $26,164 |
| Allison Mace | Event Staff Key employee | 18 | $18,572 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gilman | Event Staff | 25 | $6,478 |
| Celeste Parke | Treasurer and Operations Manager | 40 | $4,560 |
| Allison Mace | Event Staff | 12 | $4,482 |
| Andrew Roseman | Executive Director and Sound Technician | 20 | $4,200 |
| Hannah Hermes | Secretary and Programming and Marketing Director | 30 | $3,048 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 650 CONGRESS ST A, PORTLAND, ME 04101-3305
- In care of
- % CELESTE PARKE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Andrew Roseman, 87 Douglass St, Portland, ME 04102
- Signed the 990
- Celeste Parke, Treasurer/ Administrator
- Phone
- (207) 210-2415
- Website
- www.blueportlandmaine.org
Mission
Our mission is to support the development the artistry and artists in Portland, Maine through accessible live performances. More broadly our mission is to facilitate, participate in, and chronicle community building events in the arts. Our vision is to continue operating an independent, community-building arts space that facilitates high quality performances, creates opportunities for independent artists, encourages collaborative learning and engages with other non-profits and independent venues.
Program accomplishments
- General Community Arts Programming. Hosting community arts events, performances, and skill building events. Supporting local artists to develop projects in a way that is financially stable and accessible to the public. This includes our two biggest regular programs; Open Mic and Jazz Sesh. Most other events are collaborative events featuring multiple local artists or workshops/activities intended to strengthen artists creatively or professionally.Expenses $370,440 · grants $8,000 · revenue $366,116
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-4314885
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,833
- Income (IRS master file)
- $424,411
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $424,411 | $417,576 | $23,833 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $54,085 | $37,087 | $16,998 | 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 99-4314885).
Questions about BLUE PORTLAND MAINE
- What is the EIN of BLUE PORTLAND MAINE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE PORTLAND MAINE is 99-4314885.
- Is BLUE PORTLAND MAINE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to BLUE PORTLAND MAINE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE PORTLAND MAINE 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 BLUE PORTLAND MAINE 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 BLUE PORTLAND MAINE 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 BLUE PORTLAND MAINE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Andrew Roseman.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE PORTLAND MAINE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,508 (Chris Gilman, Manager).
- How much revenue does BLUE PORTLAND MAINE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $424,411, expenses of $417,576 and total assets of $23,833 at year end.
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