Maine Justice Foundation
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.
Key facts about Maine Justice Foundation
- EIN
- 22-2559133
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,810,495
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $211,694
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2025)
- Total assets
- $9,745,528
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Maine Justice Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Maine Justice Foundation's 18 itemized 2025 grants were Maine (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (11 grants) and Augusta, ME (3 grants). None of its 18 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Part IV" (6 grants), "LGBTQ Grants" (6 grants) and "Racial Justice" (3 grants).
Is Maine Justice Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $419K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $480K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.7M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
+29.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$212K
-35.4% YoY
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 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 18 grants totaling $3.8M. Net investment income was $667K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 18 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,745,528 | $9,826,767 | $8,196,870 |
| Revenue | $4,131,964 | $4,428,750 | $3,778,764 |
| Expenses | $4,451,513 | $3,629,084 | $2,548,982 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $667,147 | $390,208 | $184,361 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
39 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 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Volunteer Lawyers Project ($1,205,252), Pine Tree Legal Assistance ($751,282 across 2 grants), Maine Equal Justice Project ($598,602).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT Portland, ME | SEE PART IV | $1,205,252 |
| PINE TREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE Portland, ME | SEE PART IV | $605,482 |
| MAINE EQUAL JUSTICE PROJECT Augusta, ME | SEE PART IV | $598,602 |
| LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY Augusta, ME | SEE PART IV | $503,219 |
| IMMIGRANT LEGAL ADVOCACY PROJECT Portland, ME | SEE PART IV | $469,812 |
| CUMBERLAND LEGAL AID CLINIC Portland, ME | SEE PART IV | $192,653 |
| PINE TREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE Portland, ME | FRANK COFFIN FELLOW | $145,800 |
| MAINE INSIDE OUT Lewiston, ME | RJF GRANTS | $10,000 |
| LADDER TO THE MOON NETWORK Portland, ME | RACIAL JUSTICE | $10,000 |
| IMMIGRANT LEGAL ADVOCACY PROJECT Portland, ME | RACIAL JUSTICE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle G Draeger | Secretary & | 40 | $146,361 |
| Tim Pease | President | 1 | — |
| Emily Arvizu | Vice Preside | 1 | — |
| Jerrol a Crouter | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Emily Cain | Director | 1 | — |
| Emily Cooke | Director | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Dunitz | Immed Past P | 1 | — |
| Susan a Faunce | President, M | 1 | — |
| Anne McGuire | Director | 1 | — |
| Shelly Anardo Okere | Director | 1 | — |
| Rachel D Okun | President-El | 1 | — |
| Hon Warren M Silver | Director | 1 | — |
| Stacy O Stitham | Director | 1 | — |
| Adam Swanson | Director | 1 | — |
| Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte | Director | 1 | — |
| Judith a Fletcher Woodbury | Immed Past P | 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 $9.7M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Maine Justice Foundation?
As of 2025, Maine Justice Foundation holds $9.7M in total assets with $4.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $3.8M in 2025.
Where does Maine Justice Foundation operate?
Maine Justice Foundation has awarded grants in Maine.
What size grants does Maine Justice Foundation award?
In 2025, Maine Justice Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $3.8M — an average of about $212K 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 2019–2025.
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