Business Education Partnership Foundation
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Business Education Partnership Foundation at a glance
In short: Business Education Partnership Foundation gave $355K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $355,178
- +130.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,397
- +44.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $60,863
- -53.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Business Education Partnership Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Development Foundation ($77K). Together the top 8 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2023) to $355K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $355K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Development Foundation Hallowell, ME | Ed/WF Development | $77,435 |
| St John Valley Technology Center Frenchville, ME | Ed/WF Development | $64,743 |
| Ignite Pi Presque Isle, ME | Ed/WF Development | $50,000 |
| Piscataquis County Chamber of Commerce Dover Foxcroft, ME | Ed/WF Developemnt | $45,000 |
| Piscataquis County Economic Council Dover Foxcroft, ME | Ed/WF Development | $35,000 |
| Community Coordinators Collaborativ Freeport, ME | Ed/WF Devlopement | $30,000 |
| Coast X Kittery, ME | Ed/WF Development | $28,000 |
| Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber Foundation Lewiston, ME | Ed/WF Development | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,863 | $853,841 | $866,006 | $355,178 | 8 |
| 2023 | $131,059 | $329,329 | $291,465 | $153,897 | 5 |
| 2022 | $102,476 | $129,694 | $166,790 | — | — |
About Business Education Partnership Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Business Education Partnership Foundation is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Augusta, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $355K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Business Education Partnership Foundation is led by Tom Largay, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Largay
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellyne Fleshner
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monique Roy
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mari O'Neil
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$59K (2022) → $43K (2024)
Paige Galkowski
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Pomerleau
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $43K, to Mari O'Neil (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Business Education Partnership Foundation
How much does Business Education Partnership Foundation give each year?
Business Education Partnership Foundation gave $355K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $154K across 5 grants.
What is Business Education Partnership Foundation's typical grant size?
Business Education Partnership Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $44,397, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Business Education Partnership Foundation give grants?
Business Education Partnership Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dover Foxcroft, ME (2 grants).
Does Business Education Partnership Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Business Education Partnership Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ed/WF Development" (6 grants).
Who are Business Education Partnership Foundation's largest grantees?
Business Education Partnership Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maine Development Foundation ($77,435), St John Valley Technology Center ($64,743) and Ignite Pi ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Business Education Partnership Foundation?
Business Education Partnership Foundation reported $61K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $854K.
What is Business Education Partnership Foundation?
Business Education Partnership Foundation is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Augusta, ME. It holds $61K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Business Education Partnership Foundation's EIN?
Business Education Partnership Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3789425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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