Maine People's Resource Center
Maine People's Resource Center (MPRC) is a public charity based in Portland, Maine, formed in 1984. Its filing describes work to support grassroots campaigns for social change through public education, research, organizing assistance, and services to progressive coalitions. In 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $1,383,055.
Maine People's Resource Center at a glance
In short: Maine People's Resource Center gave $1.4M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in Maine. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,383,055
- +544.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,255
- +383.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,211
- Total assets
- $3,569,758
- +71.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maine People's Resource Center
- Contact
Mailing address: 565 Congress Street 200, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 797-9207
Website: https://mainepeoplesresourcecenter.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maine People's Resource Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Voices ($476K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 67 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 7% to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Maine People's Resource Center open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $205K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $108K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2023) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Voices Portland, ME | Issue Advocacy | $475,869 |
| Maine Labor Climate Council Augusta, ME | Issue Advocacy | $472,869 |
| Movement Campaigns LLC Portland, ME | Issue Advocacy | $120,025 |
| The Bloc Omaha, NE | Issue Advocacy | $95,000 |
| Maine AFL-CIO Augusta, ME | Issue Advocacy | $63,600 |
| New Mainers Public Health Initative Lewiston, ME | Issue Advocacy | $50,211 |
| Presente Maine Portland, ME | Issue Advocacy | $50,211 |
| Maine Immigrants Rights Coalition Portland, ME | Issue Advocacy | $19,000 |
| Maine Community Integration Lewiston, ME | Issue Advocacy | $13,500 |
| Consumers for Affordable Healthcare Augusta, ME | Issue Advocacy | $8,985 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,569,758 | $5,800,036 | $4,397,222 | $1,383,055 | 12 | $97,356 |
| 2023 | $2,086,201 | $2,643,376 | $3,086,744 | $214,731 | 9 | $35,526 |
| 2022 | $2,483,885 | $3,022,058 | $2,722,609 | $685,955 | 20 | $9,166 |
| 2021 | $2,139,124 | $2,704,072 | $2,394,490 | $324,167 | 13 | $2,398 |
| 2020 | $1,806,084 | $3,682,181 | $2,816,749 | $1,029,170 | 13 | $4,142 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MPRC states that its mission is to unite people in Maine so they can identify common concerns, build the skills and resources to represent themselves in decision-making forums, and win campaigns for social justice.
Its filing describes public education, research, and technical assistance for grassroots campaigns, including work on climate change, paid leave, and affordable housing. It also reports providing organizing support and skill development for volunteer activists and helping staff state coalitions. The 2024 grants were designated for issue advocacy.
Among its 2024 grantees, Presente Maine describes its mission as empowering displaced Indigenous and Afro-Latinx people in Maine through survival programs, community power building, cultural celebration, and transformative healing. The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition says it works to improve the legal, social, and economic conditions of immigrants in Maine through advocacy, information sharing, and collaboration. Maine Community Integration describes work to integrate New Mainers into their communities while respecting and uplifting diverse cultures, identities, and traditions. Maine Center for Economic Policy says it provides economic analysis to advance economic justice and prosperity for people in Maine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, MPRC reported 12 grants totaling $1,383,055. Grant amounts ranged from $5,285 to $475,869, with a median of $50,211. The largest grants were $475,869 to Maine Voices and $472,869 to Maine Labor Climate Council, both for issue advocacy. Other notable grants included $120,025 to Movement Campaigns LLC and $95,000 to The Bloc, also for issue advocacy.
Additional 2024 grants included $63,600 to Maine AFL-CIO, $50,211 each to New Mainers Public Health Initiative and Presente Maine, $19,000 to Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, and $13,500 to Maine Community Integration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jesse Graham and Amy Halsted as co-executives; Jim Willis as president; Kate White-Lewis as treasurer; Adam Goode as secretary; and Philemon Dushimire and Allen Ewing Merrill as members.
Maine People's Resource Center is led by Jim Willis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Willis
President
Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Halsted
Co-Executive
Co-Exec Director → Co-Executive, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $142K (2024)
Jesse Graham
Co-Executive
Co-Exec Director → Co-Executive, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Adam Goode
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philemon Dushimire
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Ewing Merrill
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate White-Lewis
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Allen Ewing-Merrill (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Kate White Lewis (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Alain Nahimana (2020) — Member Part
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $142K, to Amy Halsted (Co-Executive). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maine People's Resource Center
How much does Maine People's Resource Center give each year?
Maine People's Resource Center gave $1.4M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $215K across 9 grants.
What is Maine People's Resource Center's typical grant size?
Maine People's Resource Center's median grant in 2024 was $50,211, and its average grant was $115,255, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maine People's Resource Center that year got $205K on average.
Where does Maine People's Resource Center give grants?
Maine People's Resource Center gives mostly in Maine: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (5 grants), Augusta, ME (4 grants) and Lewiston, ME (2 grants).
Does Maine People's Resource Center give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Maine People's Resource Center's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Issue Advocacy" (12 grants).
Who are Maine People's Resource Center's largest grantees?
Maine People's Resource Center's largest 2024 grantees include Maine Voices ($475,869), Maine Labor Climate Council ($472,869) and Movement Campaigns LLC ($120,025), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maine People's Resource Center?
Maine People's Resource Center reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What does Maine People's Resource Center fund?
MPRC states that its mission is to unite people in Maine so they can identify common concerns, build the skills and resources to represent themselves in decision-making forums, and win campaigns for social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maine People's Resource Center?
Maine People's Resource Center has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mainepeoplesresourcecenter.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Maine People's Resource Center's EIN?
Maine People's Resource Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2586108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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