Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative
It is the mission, duty, and purpose of cmcbc to support, address, educate, coordinate, and improve the overall public health and socioeconomic landscape of the mid-Maine region. Cmcbc supports this work in mid-Maine by focusing on improving the well-being of people, the built environmental, and critical ecosystems (including workforce development, attraction and retention initiatives, and initiatives to increase employment opportunities) while fostering relationships that strive for community resilience in the mid-Maine region.
Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative at a glance
- Total assets
- $37,173
- -57.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $5,428
- -96.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,717
- -97.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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 $105K (2023) to $114K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Growth Council Waterville, ME | Operations Support | $81,054 |
| Dirigo Labs (CMGC) Waterivlle, ME | Business Growth | $32,988 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,173 | $5,428 | $2,717 | — | — |
| 2024 | $87,314 | $136,150 | $127,995 | $114,042 | 2 |
| 2023 | $4,536 | $126,471 | $127,241 | $105,000 | 2 |
About Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Waterville, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $37K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative is led by Don Plourde, Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Don Plourde
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Harrington
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Gaunce
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Lindlof
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Joler-Labbe
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garvan Donegan
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ryan Poulin (2023–2024) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative
How large is Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative?
Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative?
Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Waterville, ME. It holds $37K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative operate?
Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative's EIN?
Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2985363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Live grants for the work Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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