Eastern Maine Development Corporation
Provide educational and other economic development services to governments and businesses in eastern Maine
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.8M
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+923.3% YoY
Grant Count
66
+2100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-53.5% YoY
About Eastern Maine Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Eastern Maine Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in BANGOR, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 66 grants totaling $1.4M.
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 | $11,762,497 | $11,588,285 | $11,057,915 |
| Revenue | $10,533,418 | $6,477,472 | $11,157,433 |
| Expenses | $10,111,339 | $6,672,882 | $10,616,424 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $-762 | $49 |
| 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
63 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Upstart Maine Inc ($98,750), Four Directions Development Corp ($60,000), Moosehead Lakeshore Journal ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moosehead Lakeshore Journal Greenville, ME | — | $25,000 |
| Pro Weld Charlotte, ME | — | $25,000 |
| Bootleg Jerky Harrington, ME | — | $25,000 |
| Ranco Fisheries Walham, ME | — | $25,000 |
| The Village Kitchen Hermon, ME | — | $25,000 |
| Done Roving Yarns & Home Decor Charlotte, ME | — | $20,000 |
| Puritan Medical Products Guilford, ME | — | $20,000 |
| Maine Camp Outfitters Sunset, ME | — | $25,000 |
| K&T Environmental Equipment Island Falls, ME | — | $8,810 |
| Ganneston Construction Augusta, ME | — | $10,032 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Damon | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Laura Sanborn | Secretary-Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Tim Pease | Director | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Russell | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Denise M Buzzelli | Director | 2 | — |
| Dr Steven R Cunningham | Director | 2 | — |
| Michael Donahue | Director | 2 | — |
| Wayne Erkkinen | Director | 2 | — |
| James S Gillway | Director | 2 | — |
| Jarrod Guimond | Director | 2 | — |
| EJ Roach | Director | 2 | — |
| Scott Adkins | Director | 2 | — |
| Jessica Masse | Director | 2 | — |
| Patrick McGowan | Director | 2 | — |
| Dan Tremble | Director | 2 | — |
| Jose Saavedra | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Maine Development Corporation?
Eastern Maine Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in BANGOR, ME. It holds $11.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Eastern Maine Development Corporation?
As of 2024, Eastern Maine Development Corporation holds $11.8M in total assets with $10.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 66 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does Eastern Maine Development Corporation operate?
Eastern Maine Development Corporation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Maine, Tennessee.
What size grants does Eastern Maine Development Corporation award?
In 2024, Eastern Maine Development Corporation awarded 66 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Eastern Maine Development Corporation's EIN?
Eastern Maine Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0281875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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