Maine Momentum
Maine Momentum is a public charity, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022.
Maine Momentum at a glance
- Expenses (2022)
- $4,126
- -94.3% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Maine Momentum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $1.7M (2020). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Change Now Washington, DC | General Support | $1,625,000 |
| Maine People's Alliance Portland, ME | General Support | $52,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness Action Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $4,126 | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,126 | — | $72,150 | — | — |
| 2020 | $550,537 | $4,138,017 | $3,730,722 | $1,687,000 | 3 |
| 2019 | $143,242 | $3,985,088 | $3,841,846 | $50,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maine Momentum is led by Will Pratt, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Will Pratt
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Willy Ritch-Smith
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
$63K (2019) → $0 (2022)
Matt Bullard
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sarah Graulty
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $45K, to William Ritch-Smith (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Maine Momentum
Where does Maine Momentum operate?
Maine Momentum has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maine.
What is Maine Momentum's EIN?
Maine Momentum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4606676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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