League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc
The League of Women Voters Education Fund conducts voter service and citizen education activities. It is a nonpartisan nonprofit public policy educational organization, which:*Builds citizen participation in the democratic process.*Studies key community issues at all government levels in an unbiased manner.*Enables people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management.
League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $144,844
- -58.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $18,358
- -96.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 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 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Citizens for Clean Elections Portland, ME | Education | $195,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $144,844 | $18,358 | — | — |
| 2024 | $151,590 | $349,634 | $481,794 | — | — |
| 2023 | $16,594 | $585,262 | $597,773 | $195,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | $36,160 | $274,885 | $330,953 | — | — |
| 2021 | $74,557 | $420,259 | $407,282 | — | — |
| 2020 | $63,876 | $287,488 | $280,389 | — | — |
About League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc is led by Anna Kellar, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Kellar
Executive Director
Executive Director Se → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
$44K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Pamela Cox
President
Member → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Smith
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Ward
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Newell Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Gaines
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maya Eichorn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Lyles
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tobin Williamson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Luther
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susana Hancock
Vice President
Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Murphy
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Abdikhadar Shire (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Chris Hafford Left in (2023) — Director
- Former: Ellen Dohmen (2023) — Director
- Former: Jamie Kilbreth Left in (2023) — Director
- Former: Laura Genese Left in (2023) — Director
- Former: Lillias Martin Left in (2023) — Director
- Former: Polly Ward Left in (2023) — Director
- Former: Ben Gaines (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Chris Hafford (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Micky Bondo (2020–2022) — Member Left
- Former: Polly Ward (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Kalie Hess (2021–2022) — Member Left
- Former: Laura Genese (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Lillias Martin (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Beth Basham (2020–2021) — Member Left
- Former: Jamie Kilbreth III (2020–2021) — Member Left
- Former: Stacy Sitham (2020–2021) — Member Left
- Former: Cameron Fegers (2020) — Member Left
- Former: J. Mason Morfit (2020) — Member Left
- Former: Lilli Martin (2020) — Member
- Former: Pam Trinward (2020) — Member Left
- Former: Penelope Hamblin (2020) — Member Left
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $44K, to Anna Kellar (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc
Where does League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc operate?
League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc has awarded grants in Maine.
What is League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc's EIN?
League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3386477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 November 6, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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