Central Maine Growth Council
The Growth Council was established to foster a robust regional economy in a collaborative manner in a mult-town community.
Central Maine Growth Council at a glance
In short: Central Maine Growth Council gave $104K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $104,150
- -78.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -78.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,038
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,616,088
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Central Maine Growth Council
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Central Maine Growth Council
Elm City Opportunity Fund
Central Maine Growth Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Facade & Building Improvement Grant Program
Central Maine Growth Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
SBIR/STTR Funding Programs
Central Maine Growth Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Central Maine Growth Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Land & Furrow LLC ($45K). Together the top 4 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Central Maine Growth Council gives
- Giving grew 552% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $478K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Land & Furrow LLC Skowhegan, ME | State of Maine-Economic Recovery Implementation Grant Program | $45,000 |
| Absolem Cider Company Winthrop, ME | State of Maine-Economic Recovery Implementation Grant Program | $25,000 |
| China Lake Provisions LLC China Village, ME | State of Maine-Economic Recovery Implementation Grant Program | $25,000 |
| The Two Cent LLC Gardiner, ME | State of Maine-Economic Recovery Implementation Grant Program | $9,150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,616,088 | $1,704,058 | $1,166,937 | $104,150 | 4 | $51,302 |
| 2024 | $1,376,024 | $1,757,630 | $1,403,454 | $478,051 | 19 | $15,158 |
| 2023 | $787,639 | $1,108,572 | $835,137 | $108,567 | 6 | $547 |
| 2022 | $350,733 | $607,931 | $593,218 | $15,963 | 2 | $296 |
| 2021 | $376,047 | $334,472 | $322,879 | $39,516 | 4 | $1,012 |
About Central Maine Growth Council
Based on IRS filings
Central Maine Growth Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Waterville, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Central Maine Growth Council is led by Garvan Donegan, President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Garvan Donegan
President & CEO
Ex-Officio → Director of Planning & Innovation of Economic Development, 2024
Director of Planning & Innovation of Economic Development → President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$142K (2024) → $167K (2025)
Kimberly Lindlof
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
7.8 hrs/week
$27K (2024) → $30K (2025)
Don Plourde
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Gaunce
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Fortin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Seekins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Flewelling
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Menard
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Pinney-Michaud
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Bourque
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cornell Knight
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine Uzzi
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Perry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Clark
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Soucy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Timmins
Controller of Grants & Finance
Grants & Finance Manager → Controller of Grants & Finance, 2025
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$25K (2024) → $72K (2025)
Dave Roy
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Stein
Past Director
Director → Past Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ella Bowman
Past Director
Director → Past Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Kaenrath
Past Director
Director → Past Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Boulette
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Lachance
Past Director
Director → Past Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Farrar
Past Director
Director → Past Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Runser
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trista Costigan
Past Director
Director → Past Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Brian Clark (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Ryan Poulin (2021–2024) — Chair
- Former: Paul Gendreau (2023–2024) — Past Director
- Former: Christian Savage (2021–2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Jim Dinkle (2021–2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Kim Lindlof (2021–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Michael Runser (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Donald Plourde (2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Underwood (2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Tricia Costigan (2023) — Director
- Former: Beth Gibbs (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Erica Lacroix (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Daly (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Teresa Vieira (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joel Greenwood (2022) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Gary Bowman (2021) — Director
- Former: Ole Amundsen (2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Tom Meucci (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $167K, to Garvan Donegan (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Central Maine Growth Council
How much does Central Maine Growth Council give each year?
Central Maine Growth Council gave $104K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $478K across 19 grants.
What is Central Maine Growth Council's typical grant size?
Central Maine Growth Council's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,038, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Central Maine Growth Council give grants?
Central Maine Growth Council gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Central Maine Growth Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Central Maine Growth Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Central Maine Growth Council?
Central Maine Growth Council reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Central Maine Growth Council?
Central Maine Growth Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Waterville, ME. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Central Maine Growth Council's EIN?
Central Maine Growth Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0546258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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