Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine
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Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine at a glance
In short: Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine gave $110K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $110K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,635
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $109,635
- Median grant
- $109,635
- Total assets
- $14,054,666
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CommonSpace ($110K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $110K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpace Portland, ME | Subrecipient housing GAP funding | $109,635 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,054,666 | $7,090,101 | $8,048,744 | $109,635 | 1 | $94,053 |
| 2024 | $14,987,203 | $5,812,243 | $7,230,450 | — | — | $133,051 |
| 2023 | $15,447,484 | $6,921,747 | $7,786,930 | — | — | $26,132 |
| 2022 | $14,889,438 | $6,905,493 | $8,053,067 | — | — | $39,544 |
| 2021 | $12,960,885 | $7,079,431 | $7,948,029 | $4,000 | Total only | $5,650 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine
Based on IRS filings
Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $110K. Net investment income was $94K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine is led by Helen Brena, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helen Brena
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2021
70 hrs/week
$183K (2021) → $219K (2025)
David Landry
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meaghan Woodsome
Chief Administrator Officer
Chief Administrator → Chief Administrator Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$121K (2024) → $117K (2025)
Elena Casey
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$59K (2025)
Chris Roach
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Harnett
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Sampson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Kilbreth
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Ewen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Amendo
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vaughn Clark
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Bush
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Whitmore
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Saunders
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bennett Wilson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emil Cuevas
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helene Kennedy
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Victoria Foley (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Krouse (2021–2022) — District Executive
- Former: Beth Austin (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chanel Lewis (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Janice diMauro (2021) — Chief Human Resource Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $219K, to Helen Brena (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine
How much does Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine give each year?
Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine gave $110K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine?
Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What is Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine?
Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Portland, ME. It holds $14.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine operate?
Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine's EIN?
Young Mens Christian Association of Southern Maine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0211568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
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