Catholic Charities Maine is one of the largest statewide, private, nonprofit, social service agencies in Maine and is committed to improving the quality of life for the individual, the family and the community. Catholic Charities Mission reads: "Inspired by scripture and the Church's social teaching, Catholic Charities empowers and strengthens individuals and families of all faiths by providing innovative community-based social services throughout Maine." It is this spiritual foundation that differentiates Catholic Charities from other social service agencies. The core values of respect, integrity, compassion, hospitality, excellence and stewardship guide all that Catholic Charities does. Catholic Charities Maine builds healthy communities, promotes family life, and enhances human dignity by providing quality, accredited services to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of individuals and families of all beliefs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.4M
+10.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+62.3% YoY
Grant Count
18
+38.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$107K
+17.2% YoY
About Catholic Charities Maine
Based on IRS filings
Catholic Charities Maine is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in PORTLAND, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $1.9M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,365,257 | $20,173,749 | $13,981,504 |
| Revenue | $30,816,517 | $36,480,634 | $26,893,021 |
| Expenses | $31,009,725 | $31,284,701 | $26,699,762 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-401,135 | $955,699 | $135,969 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Catholic Charities Maine
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services ($824,727), Jewish Community Alliance ($337,839), Portland Public Schools ($162,345).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta School Department Augusta, ME | Refugee School Impact and English Language Instruction | $114,095 |
| Biddeford School Department Biddeford, ME | Refugee School Impact | $64,664 |
| Brunswick School Department Brunswick, ME | Refugee School Impact | $59,642 |
| Cape Elizabeth School Department Cape Elizabeth, ME | Refugee School Impact | $72,750 |
| Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME | English Language Instruction | $6,095 |
| Gateway Community Services Portland, ME | Refugee Health Promotion and Youth Mentoring | $77,672 |
| Greater Portland Health Portland, ME | Refugee Medical Screening | $6,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance Portland, ME | Refugee Health Promotion, Medical Screening and Employment & Eligibility Services | $337,839 |
| Lewiston Public Schools Lewiston, ME | Refugee School Impact | $10,993 |
| Maine General Medical Center Augusta Augusta, ME | Refugee Medical Screening | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Rev James Ruggieri | President | 0.8 | — |
| Marc Caron | Diocesan Chaplain | 0.8 | — |
| Jared des Rosiers | Chair | 0.8 | — |
| Kim Suttie | Vice Chair | 0.8 | — |
| Paula Moses | Treasurer | 0.8 | — |
| Cindy Nickless | Secretary | 0.8 | — |
| Deacon Darrell Blackwell | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Scott Blakeslee | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Innocent Binwa | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Janet Brackett | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Kathy Brown | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Deacon Bob Cleveland | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Peter Czerwinski | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Kathy Dyer | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Amy Ford | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Victoria B Liwanga | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Joseph W Powers | Director | 0.8 | — |
| Most Rev Robert Deeley | Past President | 0.8 | — |
| Robert Ayotte | Past Treasurer | 0.8 | — |
| Steven Costello | Past Director | 0.8 | — |
| Bill Flagg | Past Director | 0.8 | — |
| Lauren Moody | Past Director | 0.8 | — |
| Fr Frank Morin | Past Director | 0.8 | — |
| Sr Patricia Pora RSM | Past Director | 0.8 | — |
| Nick F Rico PE | Past Director | 0.8 | — |
| Stephen Letourneau | CEO | 40 | $162,375 |
| Reed Westgate | CFO | 40 | $107,326 |
| Jeffrey Tollie Tiner | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $106,495 |
| Alyssa J Gilberti-Perkins | Chief Compliance Officer | 40 | $101,540 |
| Meredith L Davis-Pound | Dentist | 30 | $132,812 |
| Florence S Edwards | Dentist | 30 | $115,230 |
| Adriana Maria Parra Barillas | Orthodontist | 30 | $182,580 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catholic Charities Maine?
Catholic Charities Maine is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in PORTLAND, ME. It holds $22.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Catholic Charities Maine?
As of 2024, Catholic Charities Maine holds $22.4M in total assets with $30.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $1.9M in 2024.
Where does Catholic Charities Maine operate?
Catholic Charities Maine has awarded grants in Maine.
What size grants does Catholic Charities Maine award?
In 2024, Catholic Charities Maine awarded 18 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $107K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Catholic Charities Maine's EIN?
Catholic Charities Maine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0280225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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