Maine Climate Action Now
MCAN catalyzes transformative education and action in response to the climate crisis. We seek to honor, unite and amplify the voices of youth, frontline communities, and others historically excluded from the climate conversation and positions of power. We hold social, racial, and economic justice as critical to the transition to zero carbon emissions by 2030, and demand the equitable implementation of clean renewable energy, ecological land-use practices.
Maine Climate Action Now at a glance
In short: Maine Climate Action Now gave $58K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $58K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,500
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,500
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $384,733
- +7.4% 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.
Who Maine Climate Action Now funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maine Labor Climate Council co Maine Peoples Resource Center ($58K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2024) to $58K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Labor Climate Council co Maine Peoples Resource Center Portland, ME | Promotion of off-shore wind programs | $57,500 |
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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 | $384,733 | $559,469 | $525,612 | $57,500 | 1 | $1,337 |
| 2024 | $358,311 | $485,922 | $372,687 | $55,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $288,721 | $370,967 | $297,667 | — | — | — |
About Maine Climate Action Now
Based on IRS filings
Maine Climate Action Now is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Augusta, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $385K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $58K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maine Climate Action Now is led by Amy Eshoo, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Eshoo
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
29 hrs/week
$57K (2023) → $75K (2025)
Elise Hartill
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$62K (2024) → $76K (2025)
Ania Wright
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johannah Blackman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Vlaun
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Brekke
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sergio Cahueque
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Zakary Kendall (2024) — Co-Executive Director
- Former: Cacildia Cain (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Cassie Cain (2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Friedmann (2023) — President
- Former: Jonathan Fulford (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $76K, to Elise Hartill (Executive Director (MYCJ), Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maine Climate Action Now
How much does Maine Climate Action Now give each year?
Maine Climate Action Now gave $58K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $55K across 1 grant.
How large is Maine Climate Action Now?
Maine Climate Action Now reported $385K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $559K.
What is Maine Climate Action Now?
Maine Climate Action Now is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Augusta, ME. It holds $385K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Maine Climate Action Now operate?
Maine Climate Action Now has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Maine Climate Action Now's EIN?
Maine Climate Action Now's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2891721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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