Central Maine Growth Council
The Growth Council was established to foster a robust regional economy in a collaborative manner in a mult-town community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+74.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$478K
Grant Count
19
Avg Grant Size
$25K
About Central Maine Growth Council
Based on IRS filings
Central Maine Growth Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WATERVILLE, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $478K. Net investment income was $15K.
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 | $1,376,024 | $787,639 | $350,733 |
| Revenue | $1,757,630 | $1,108,572 | $607,931 |
| Expenses | $1,403,454 | $835,137 | $593,218 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,158 | $547 | $296 |
| 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
19 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Central Maine Growth Council
Elm City Opportunity Fund
Central Maine Growth Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Facade & Building Improvement Grant Program
Central Maine Growth Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SBIR/STTR Funding Programs
Central Maine Growth Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Poulin | Chair | 2 | — |
| Dave Roy | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Jamie Boulette | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Brian Clark | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Ella Bowman | Director | 1 | — |
| Trista Costigan | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Farrar | Director | 1 | — |
| Michelle Flewelling | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Fortin | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Gaunce | Director | 2 | — |
| Bryan Kaenrath | Director | 1 | — |
| Laurie Lachance | Director | 1 | — |
| Liz Menard | Director | 2 | — |
| Kelly Pinney-Michaud | Director | 1 | — |
| Don Plourde | Director | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Seekins | Director | 2 | — |
| Paul Stein | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Runser | Director | 2 | — |
| Paul Gendreau | Past Director | 1 | — |
| Garvan Donegan | Director of Planning & Innovation of Economic Deve | 40 | $141,718 |
| Kimberly Lindlof | Executive Director | 7.75 | $27,152 |
| Nicole Timmins | Grant and Finance Manager | 45 | $24,570 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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