THE MISSION OF THE MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION IS TO SUSTAIN, PROMOTE, AND PARTNER WITH LEGAL AID PROVIDERS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS TO INSPIRE AND SUPPORT FAIRNESS AND JUSTICE IN MAINE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.8M
+19.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
Grant Count
9
Avg Grant Size
$328K
About Maine Justice Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Maine Justice Foundation 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 $9.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $390K.
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 | $9,826,767 | $8,196,870 | $6,199,980 |
| Revenue | $4,428,750 | $3,778,764 | $2,674,498 |
| Expenses | $3,629,084 | $2,548,982 | $2,023,751 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $390,208 | $184,361 | $543,643 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Maine Justice Foundation
Fairness and Justice Alliance
MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Frank M. Coffin Family Law Public Interest Fellowship
MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Justice Action Group (JAG)
MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Volunteer Lawyers Project ($878,241), Pine Tree Legal Assistance ($679,423), Maine Equal Justice Project ($448,586).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND LEGAL AID CLINIC PORTLAND, ME | SEE PART IV | $147,436 |
| IMMIGRANT LEGAL ADVOCACY PROJECT PORTLAND, ME | SEE PART IV | $350,985 |
| LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AUGUSTA, ME | SEE PART IV | $415,509 |
| MAINE EQUAL JUSTICE PROJECT AUGUSTA, ME | SEE PART IV | $448,586 |
| PINE TREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PORTLAND, ME | SEE PART IV | $679,423 |
| VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT PORTLAND, ME | SEE PART IV | $878,241 |
| MAINE INSIDE OUT LEWISTON, ME | RJF GRANTS | $10,000 |
| LADDER TO THE MOON NETWORK PORTLAND, ME | RACIAL JUSTICE | $10,000 |
| ME COMM ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES AUGUSTA, ME | RACIAL JUSTICE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE G DRAEGER | SECRETARY & | 40 | $135,308 |
| JUDITH A FLETCHER WOODBURY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN DUNITZ | PRESIDENT, M | 1 | — |
| JANIS COHEN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| TIM PEASE | PRESIDENT-EL | 1 | — |
| SUSAN A FAUNCE | PRESIDENT-EL | 1 | — |
| JERROL A CROUTER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| EMILY ARVIZU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY CAIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALYNE CISTONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOANNE LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHELLY ANARDO OKERE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REGINALD PARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBIN RUSSEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HON WARREN M SILVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM SWANSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNA ASTVATSATURIAN TURCOTTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACY O STITHAM | PRESIDENT MS | 1 | — |
| FRANK BISHOP JR | IMMED PAT PR | 1 | — |
| JULIA SHERIDAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY COOKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine Justice Foundation?
Maine Justice Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in AUGUSTA, ME. It holds $9.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Maine Justice Foundation?
As of 2024, Maine Justice Foundation holds $9.8M in total assets with $4.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $3.0M in 2024.
Where does Maine Justice Foundation operate?
Maine Justice Foundation has awarded grants in Maine.
What size grants does Maine Justice Foundation award?
In 2024, Maine Justice Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $328K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maine Justice Foundation's EIN?
Maine Justice Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2559133. 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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