Our mission is to: improve our affiliates' research infrastructure in areas of mutual interest to NASA and the State of Maine; encourage more students to consider careers in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); (Continued on Schedule O)(Mission Statement Continued) and enhance NASA's presence throughout the State of Maine.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$421K
-32.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-14.8% YoY
Grant Count
18
+38.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
-38.5% YoY
About Maine Space Grant Consortium
Based on IRS filings
Maine Space Grant Consortium is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in AUGUSTA, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $421K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 18 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $421,065 | $620,372 | $623,670 |
| Revenue | $1,842,879 | $2,546,352 | $1,823,356 |
| Expenses | $1,840,865 | $2,545,194 | $1,823,347 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,014 | $1,157 | $8 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Maine Space Grant Consortium
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include University of Maine ($437,433), University of Southern Maine ($200,062), College of the Atlantic ($143,170).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Education Grant | $21,404 |
| Challenger Learning Center of Maine Bangor, ME | Educational grant | $5,301 |
| College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME | Research and Education Grants | $143,170 |
| Educate Maine Portland, ME | Research and Education Grants | $23,720 |
| Fathom Fishing Inc Swans Island, ME | Research grant award | $10,000 |
| Institute of Competition Sciences Zozude LLC San Francisco, CA | Educational grants | $5,361 |
| Maine Development Foundation Augusta, ME | Educational and Workforce Development grant | $45,340 |
| Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership Augusta, ME | Rent - 3,840 Workforce development grant - 20,000.24 | $23,840 |
| Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | Educational grants | $15,218 |
| Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance Augusta, ME | Educational grants | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pious Ali | Director (end 4/2024) | 1 | — |
| Nikki Becker | Director | 1 | — |
| Sascha Deri | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Jason Goldstein | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Giovanna Guidoboni | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Jason Judd | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Ruth Kermish-Allen | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan Koloski | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Maher | Director (start 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| Dr Jerome Mullin | Director | 1 | — |
| Janet Sorter PhD | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Ziegelaar | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Jeremy Qualls | Chair (end 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| Mike Roughton | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Scott Burgess | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Dr Terry Shehata | Executive Director | 22 | $76,649 |
| Jana Hall | Controller/Program Coordinator | 40 | $75,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine Space Grant Consortium?
Maine Space Grant Consortium is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in AUGUSTA, ME. It holds $421K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Maine Space Grant Consortium?
As of 2025, Maine Space Grant Consortium holds $421K in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $1.1M in 2025.
Where does Maine Space Grant Consortium operate?
Maine Space Grant Consortium has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia.
What size grants does Maine Space Grant Consortium award?
In 2025, Maine Space Grant Consortium awarded 18 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maine Space Grant Consortium's EIN?
Maine Space Grant Consortium's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0532411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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