Maine Equal Justice is a nonprofit legal aid and economic justice organization working to increase economic security, opportunity and equity for people in Maine.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
-22.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$122K
+41.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+41.8% YoY
About Maine Equal Justice Partners
Based on IRS filings
Maine Equal Justice Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in AUGUSTA, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $113K.
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 | $3,690,161 | $4,775,624 | $5,390,665 |
| Revenue | $2,772,726 | $2,714,077 | $2,248,083 |
| Expenses | $3,873,554 | $3,745,709 | $2,674,808 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $113,044 | $129,414 | $75,550 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Maine Equal Justice Partners
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Migration Policy Institute ($50,000), Maine Center for Economic Policy ($36,000), Maine People's Resource Center ($36,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Center for Economic Policy Augusta, ME | Subgrant from Economic Security Project Grant for income solutions | $36,000 |
| Maine People's Resource Center Portland, ME | Subgrant from Economic Security Project Grant for income solutions | $36,000 |
| Migration Policy Institute Washington, DC | Subgrant of MeHAF grant for immigrant needs study | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Nadeau | President | 1 | — |
| Susan Kiralis | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Ben Grant | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Charlie Dingman | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Lisa Black | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Sara Gideon | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Erica Schair-Cardona | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Belinda Kande | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Bruce King | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Margeaux Lavoie | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Shelice Rhule | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jennifer Richardson | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Michael Tarpinian | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Lauren Wille | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Sam Heck | Development and Finance Di | 35 | $11,230 |
| Robyn Merrill | Executive Director | 35 | $103,557 |
| Matthew Scease | Development and Finance Di | 35 | $68,906 |
| Frank D'Alessandro | Legal Director | 35 | $105,318 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine Equal Justice Partners?
Maine Equal Justice Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in AUGUSTA, ME. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Maine Equal Justice Partners?
As of 2024, Maine Equal Justice Partners holds $3.7M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $122K in 2024.
Where does Maine Equal Justice Partners operate?
Maine Equal Justice Partners has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maine.
What size grants does Maine Equal Justice Partners award?
In 2024, Maine Equal Justice Partners awarded 3 grants totaling $122K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maine Equal Justice Partners's EIN?
Maine Equal Justice Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3346273. 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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