Maine People's Resource Center
Maine People's Resource Center (MPRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Portland, Maine, founded in 1984. The organization empowers Mainers to organize for social change through community organizing, policy analysis, and training programs. MPRC works in partnership with Maine People's Alliance, its sister 501(c)(4) organization, to advance progressive social change at local, statewide, and national levels.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+71.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+544.1% YoY
Grant Count
12
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$115K
+383.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
MPRC's mission is to teach everyday people the skills necessary to participate in the political process, with the overall goal of advancing progressive policy solutions in Maine. The organization specializes in grassroots organizing, particularly engaging citizens who have never been involved in the political process before.
Primary Program Areas:
Community Organizing: MPRC community organizers work to empower and train everyday Mainers to effectively lead grassroots campaigns for policy change and civic engagement.
Issues & Policy: The organization provides policy analysis and development to inform legislative and ballot initiatives.
Training: MPRC offers training opportunities to equip staff and volunteers with skills needed to drive social change.
Public Education & Research: MPRC provides organizing, educational, and research support to grassroots campaigns. The organization has conducted extensive public opinion research since 2010 and has been cited as one of Maine's most accurate pollsters. For 29 years, MPRC has published A Citizen's Guide to the Maine Legislature, a resource for Mainers to learn about state government processes.
Progressive Coalition Services: MPRC serves as a member and fiscal sponsor for diverse independent coalitions, including the Maine Labor Climate Council and Maine Voices Network, a state-based civic engagement table.
Grantmaking
MPRC makes grants to support its coalition partners and grassroots initiatives. As of 2024, the organization reported total giving of $1,386,055. The organization has received federal awards, including $1.5 million in grants from the Environmental Protection Agency (3 awards as of 2025).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Maine, with primary operations in Portland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $3.57 million
- Total Revenue: $5.8 million
- Total Expenses: $4.4 million
- Net Income: $1.4 million
- Total Liabilities: $261,000
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $2.1 million
- Total Revenue: $2.6 million
- Total Expenses: $3.1 million
- Employees: 3
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Contributions: $5.69 million (approximately 98.1% of total revenue)
The organization maintains a four-star rating based on its accountability and financial practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,569,758 | $2,086,201 | $2,483,885 |
| Revenue | $5,800,036 | $2,643,376 | $3,022,058 |
| Expenses | $4,397,222 | $3,086,744 | $2,722,609 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $97,356 | $35,526 | $9,166 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSE GRAHAM | CO-EXECUTIVE | 32 | $140,155 |
| AMY HALSTED | CO-EXECUTIVE | 32 | $142,174 |
| JIM WILLIS | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| KATE WHITE-LEWIS | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| ADAM GOODE | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| PHILEMON DUSHIMIRE | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ALLEN EWING MERRILL | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MPRC has been active in responding to community needs and advancing its mission. The organization dedicated resources to supporting Mainers Together, a mutual aid network, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help neighbors connect with others in their community who needed assistance.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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