Dirigo Marine Learning Center
Dirigo Marine Learning Center is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it made $6K in qualifying distributions.
Dirigo Marine Learning Center at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $2,900
- +16.0% vs 2020
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $5,698
- Expenses (2021)
- $5,698
- -88.0% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Dirigo Marine Learning Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sailing Ships Maine Portland, ME | Operational Support - Sail Training | $40,425 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,900 | $5,698 | — | — | $5,698 |
| 2020 | $2,798 | $2,500 | $47,511 | $40,425 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dirigo Marine Learning Center is led by Phineas Sprague Jr., Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Phineas Sprague Jr.
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Sprague
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phineas Sprague
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Dirigo Marine Learning Center
What is Dirigo Marine Learning Center?
Dirigo Marine Learning Center is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Portland, ME.
Where does Dirigo Marine Learning Center operate?
Dirigo Marine Learning Center has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Dirigo Marine Learning Center's EIN?
Dirigo Marine Learning Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0806615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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