Maine Donor Alliance
To build a permanent and powerful social change movement in Maine, supported by a network of committed donors.
Maine Donor Alliance at a glance
In short: Maine Donor Alliance gave $134K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $134K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $133,500
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $133,500
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $133,500
- Total assets
- $101,923
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Maine Donor Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Votes ($134K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2023) to $134K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Votes Portland, ME | Operational support, communication support | $133,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,923 | $350,928 | $361,405 | $133,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $86,240 | $215,000 | $143,735 | $130,000 | 1 |
About Maine Donor Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Maine Donor Alliance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $102K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $134K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maine Donor Alliance is led by Luke Swarthout, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luke Swarthout
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
28 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Ann Beaudry
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Simpson
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
28 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $66K (2024)
Sarah Woodard
Deputy Director
New on the 2024 filing
28 hrs/week
$93K (2024)
Adam Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Saltonstall
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harris Parnell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Alfond
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Tcheyan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $93K, to Sarah Woodard (Deputy Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maine Donor Alliance
How much does Maine Donor Alliance give each year?
Maine Donor Alliance gave $134K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $130K across 1 grant.
How large is Maine Donor Alliance?
Maine Donor Alliance reported $102K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $351K.
What is Maine Donor Alliance?
Maine Donor Alliance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Portland, ME. It holds $102K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Maine Donor Alliance operate?
Maine Donor Alliance has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Maine Donor Alliance's EIN?
Maine Donor Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1386372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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