Maine Federation of Farmers Markets
MFFM's mission is to cultivate a vibrant, sustainable, farmers' market community as a vital part of Maine's local food network. The federation works with farmers, consumers and communities to make wholesome, locally-grown food available to all residents, and to educate consumers about food resources and to support farm vitality.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$493K
+26.1% YoY
Revenue
$1.8M
+50.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$1.6M
+57.3% YoY
About Maine Federation of Farmers Markets
Based on IRS filings
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in FREEPORT, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $493K in total assets.
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 | $492,817 | $390,666 | $187,965 |
| Revenue | $1,761,673 | $1,168,572 | $814,555 |
| Expenses | $1,603,682 | $1,019,828 | $801,541 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherie Blumenthal | Director | 1 | — |
| Julia St Clair | Director | 1 | — |
| Eileen Flanagan | Director | 5 | — |
| Deena Parks | Director | 1 | — |
| Deirdre McGovern | Director | 1 | — |
| Ben Whatley | Director | 1 | $340 |
| Lorelei Cimeno | Director | 1 | $100 |
| Willa Sheikh | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura McCandish | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Guzzi | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Carolyn Snell | Chair | 1 | $100 |
| Jenna Nelson Patton | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Carl Costanzi | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| James Debiasi | Executive Director | 40 | $83,527 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine Federation of Farmers Markets?
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in FREEPORT, ME. It holds $493K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Maine Federation of Farmers Markets?
As of 2024, Maine Federation of Farmers Markets holds $493K in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue.
Where does Maine Federation of Farmers Markets operate?
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Maine Federation of Farmers Markets's EIN?
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4716128. 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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