To build better lives and stronger communities across Maine, The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.9M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$525K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
8
-27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+36.1% YoY
About The Opportunity Alliance
Based on IRS filings
The Opportunity Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $525K. Net investment income was $101K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,910,412 | $25,605,234 | $26,061,913 |
| Revenue | $36,544,941 | $57,557,910 | $84,718,963 |
| Expenses | $37,252,730 | $57,055,310 | $84,991,231 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $100,868 | $113,663 | $62,955 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wabanaki Health and Wellness ($97,950), Out Maine ($96,632), The Voices Project ($81,920).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc Caribou, ME | TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts. | $35,000 |
| Healthy Acadia Ellsworth, ME | TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts. | $20,000 |
| Out Maine Rockland, ME | TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts. | $96,632 |
| Penquis CAP Inc Bangor, ME | TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts. | $58,149 |
| University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts. | $62,647 |
| The Voices Project Las Vegas, NV | TOA is providing services in the Brunswick area. | $81,920 |
| Yellow Tulip Project Portland, ME | TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts. | $72,516 |
| Wabanaki Health and Wellness Bangor, ME | TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts. | $97,950 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Steirman | Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Elizabeth Conrad | Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Erin Diekema | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Kris Sahonchik | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Rebecca Bloch | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Abusana Micky Bondo | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anneliese Gerlund | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Meghan Henry | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeanne Hulit | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frances Hutchinson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bernie Kavanagh | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anne LaFond | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Ghomri Rostampour | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rebecca Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Betsy Tod | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nina Trowbridge | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Penelope Wheeler-Abbott | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joseph R Everett | President & CEO | 40 | $192,899 |
| Dawn A Ouellette | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $169,546 |
| Clare Loxterkamp | MAT Prescriber | 40 | $151,907 |
| Sarah D Maxwell | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $149,843 |
| Louise M Marsden | VP of Children & Family Services | 40 | $141,177 |
| Karen A Turgeon | VP of Programs | 40 | $128,000 |
| Kelli Wedgewood | Clinical Supervisor | 40 | $125,739 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Opportunity Alliance?
The Opportunity Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME. It holds $23.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Opportunity Alliance?
As of 2024, The Opportunity Alliance holds $23.9M in total assets with $36.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $525K in 2024.
Where does The Opportunity Alliance operate?
The Opportunity Alliance has awarded grants in Maine, Nevada.
What size grants does The Opportunity Alliance award?
In 2024, The Opportunity Alliance awarded 8 grants totaling $525K — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Opportunity Alliance's EIN?
The Opportunity Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0274725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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