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According to the Maine Center for Nonprofits, Maine nonprofits employ over 70,000 individuals and pay over $2 billion in wages to Maine workers. But what is a nonprofit?
Maine’s “nonprofit sector” describes Maine institutions and organizations that are not government agencies (such as the Department of Human Services or the University of Maine System) nor for-profit businesses (such as your local bank, pizza shop, or paper mill). A nonprofit’s income must be used solely to support its operations and mission.
There are more than 25 nonprofit classifications, but they can be thought of in three basic groups: public benefit (such as hospitals, colleges), mutual benefit (such as business leagues, associations, special interest clubs), and religious organizations.
While every nonprofit organization is exempt from taxes, only donations to public benefit and religious organizations, known under the IRS code as 501(c)(3) organizations, are tax deductible.
Following is a list of the top 501(c)(3) public benefit organizations, ranked by revenue, that are headquartered in our seven county Bangor metro region. The source for these revenue figures is each nonprofit’s IRS forms, which public benefit 501(c)(3)s are required to file and make public. (Religious organizations are exempt from this filing requirement, and, hence, are not part of this list.)
Does a list by revenue tell us a great deal about the relative importance or effectiveness of these organizations? Not necessarily. Consider that many of the public benefit nonprofits central to our area’s cultural fabric run on small budgets. And high revenues do not necessarily mean an organization is rolling in extra cash: Area hospitals that are at the top of the revenue list, for example, sometimes operate at a net loss.
Still, with a total revenue of over $1.8 billion for these 40 organizations, the list does indicate one thing: In our region, nonprofits are, pardon the expression, big business.
(Note: The revenue source for these organizations is GuideStar.org.)
1. Eastern Maine Medical Center
489 State St., Bangor
www.emmc.org
Income: $457,687,244 (IRS BMF, Sept. ‘05)
EMMC is a 411-bed medical center with a medical staff of nearly 300 physicians, primary-care hospital services, as well as specialty and intensive-care services to the northern two-thirds of the state. EMMC is one of three designated trauma centers in the Maine Trauma System.
2. The Jackson Laboratory
610 Main St., Bar Harbor
www.jax.org
Income: $152,289,774 (Form 990, May ‘05)
The Jackson Laboratory is among the world’s largest mammalian genetics research institutes, where breakthroughs are made in understanding human development and disease, scientists receive intensive training, and genetic resources are developed to advance biomedical research.
3. Penobscot Bay Medical Center
6 Glen Cove Dr., Rockport
www.penbayhealthcare.org
Income: $139,493,201 (Form 990, March ‘05)
Penobscot Bay Medical Center is a 109-bed, full-service community hospital offering inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, as well as a full range of specialty services.
4. The Aroostook Medical Center
140 Academy St., Presque Isle
www.tamc.org
Income: $136,800,127 (Form 990, Sept. ‘04)
A member of the Eastern Maine Healthcare System, the Aroostook Medical Center consists of A.R. Gould Memorial Hospital in Presque Isle, a 96-bed acute-care facility; Aroostook Health Center, Mars Hill, providing long-term nursing care; Community General Hospital in Fort Fairfield; Horizons Health Services, and County Dialysis Center.
5. St. Joseph Hospital
360 Broadway, Bangor
www.stjoseph-me.org
Income: $125,435,643 (Form 990, Dec.’04)
St. Joseph Hospital is a 112-bed acute-care community hospital founded in 1947 by the Felician Sisters. In addition to providing primary care, cardiac rehabilitation, home health care, and oncology outreach, it supports osteoporosis research and a regional breast care center.
6. Maine Coast Regional Health Facilities
50 Union St., Ellsworth
www.mcmhospital.org
Income: $108,829,800 (IRS BMF, June ‘05)
Maine Coast Regional Health Facilities, with its core 65-bed facility Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, is a system of both hospital and outreach programs, with medical centers in Southwest Harbor, Gouldsboro, and Somesville.
7. Community Health and
Counseling Services
42 Cedar St., Bangor
www.chcs-me.org
Income: $46,558,919 (Form 990, June ‘05)
CHCS, established in 1883, maintains a leadership role in the delivery of community-based mental health services, home health and hospice services, and behavioral services to adults and children in central, eastern, and northern Maine.
8. Acadia Hospital
268 Stillwater Ave., Bangor
www.acadiahospital.org
Income $40,003,800 (IRS BMF, Sept. ‘05)
A 91-bed facility, Acadia Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, comprehensive neurology services, and chemical dependency programs for the region.
9. Waldo County General Hospital
118 Northport Ave., Belfast
www.wchi.com
Income: $39,680,820 (Form 990, June ‘05)
Waldo County General Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with a medical staff of over 40 physicians, providing inpatient and outpatient services and inpatient hospice care.
10. Eastern Maine Healthcare
Systems
43 Whiting Hill Rd., Brewer
www.emh.org
Income: $35,873,274 (IRS BMF, Sept. ’05)
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems performs supporting functions for EMMC, Acadia Hospital, and other affiliates, including financial management, fundraising, and community education.
11. Millinocket Regional Hospital
200 Somerset St., Millinocket
www.mrhme.org
Income: $32,166,953 (Form 990, June ‘05)
MRH is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital that serves as the primary care facility for the Katahdin area communities.
12. Houlton Regional Hospital
20 Hartford St., Houlton
www.houlton.net/hrh
Income: $31,123,290 (Form 990, Sept. ‘05)
Houlton Regional Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital providing a full spectrum of services to southern Aroostook County, with an additional 28 skilled nursing/nursing home beds.
13. Group Home Foundation
17 Airport Rd., Belfast
Income: $30,976,990 (IRS BMF, June ‘05)
Group Home Foundation Inc. provides residential, day rehabilitation, and employment services to adults with mental disabilities in Waldo County. It also operates an apparel manufacturing facility for chemical protective overgarments for the U.S. Department of Defense.
14. Mount Desert Island Hospital
10 Wayman Lane, Bar Harbor
www.mdihospital.org
Income: $30,531,848 (Form 990, April ‘05)
Mount Desert Island Hospital is a Critical Access hospital serving the people of MDI and coastal Maine with quality health care since 1897.
15. Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St., Ellsworth
www.mainecf.org
Income: $28,655,963 (IRS BMF, Dec. ‘05)
Maine Community Foundation offers grants “to strengthen Maine communities” through environmental and other areas to 501(c)(3) groups, public schools, public agencies working for the state of Maine, Indian tribal governments, or applicants with a 501(c)(3) sponsor.
16. Training and Development Corp.
118 School St., Bucksport
www.tdc-usa.org
Income: $26,119,718 (Form 990, June ‘05)
TDC is a national not-for-profit think tank, design shop, and management company founded in 1975 to improve the performance of people and institutions in the economy.
17. Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
57 Water St., Blue Hill
www.bhmh.org
Income: $25,695,986 (IRS BMF, March ‘05)
Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, an Eastern Maine Healthcare affiliate, was the first federally-designated Critical Access hospital in New England.
18. Penquis Community Action
Program
262 Harlow St., Bangor
www.penquiscap.org
Income: $24,426,741 (Form 990, Sept. ‘04)
Penquis CAP administers health, housing, and social service programs for citizens of Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties, including child development, economic development, energy and utility programs, family enrichment, transportation, and others.
19. Husson College
1 College Circle, Bangor
www.husson.edu
Income: $22,995,590 (Form 990, June ‘05)
Husson is a small university with approximately 2,000 students and an emphasis on preparing students with a broad education and marketable skills. It also has a community outreach component through entities such as the Dyke Center for Family Business.
20. Down East Community Hospital
Upper Court Street, Machias
www.dech.org
Income: $22,181,637 (Form 990, Dec. ‘04)
Down East Community Hospital is a 34-bed Critical Access hospital serving the downeast coastal region.
21. Calais Regional Hospital
24 Hospital Lane, Calais
www.calaishospital.com
Income: $21,166,857 (Form 990, Dec. ‘04)
Calais Regional Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital serving the northeast Washington County area.
22. Penobscot Valley Hospital
7 Transalpine Rd., Lincoln
www.pvhhealthcare.org
Income: $16,765,846 (Form 990, Dec. ‘04)
Penobscot Valley Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital located in Lincoln and serving the 14 surrounding communities.
23. University of Maine
Foundation
Two Alumni Place, Orono
www.umainefoundation.org
Income: $16,754,906 (Form 990, June ‘05)
The average student currently graduates owing more than $18,000 in student loans. In the next 70 years, it is the goal of this private, independent foundation to increase its endowment seven-fold, from $100 million to $800 million, to meet the scholarship needs of University of Maine students.
24. Aroostook County Action Program
771 Main St., Presque Isle
www.acap-me.org
Income: $14,985,570 (Form 990, Sept. ‘04)
The Aroostook County Action Program Inc. works to enable the people of Aroostook County to achieve greater economic independence and dignity through programs such as child services and work training.
25. College of the Atlantic
105 Eden St., Bar Harbor
www.coa.edu
Income: $13,916,195 (Form 990, June ‘05)
COA is a small school where all students major in human ecology, the study of humankind’s relationship with the
environment.
26. Care Development of Maine
970 Illinois Ave., Bangor
www.caredev.org
Income: $13,771,236 (Form 990, June ‘05)
Care Development of Maine provides social and mental health services through comprehensive programs and flexible service delivery to individuals and families throughout the state of Maine.
27. Aroostook Mental Health
Services
24 Sweden St., Caribou
www.amhc.org
Income: $13,449,966 (Form 990, Sept. ‘05)
AMHC is a community health organization offering a variety of outpatient and residential services, including community support, mental health, substance abuse, emergency services, and psychological testing.
28. Opportunity Housing Inc.
25 Freedom Parkway, Hermon
www.ohimaine.org
Income: $13,440,260 (Form 990, June ‘05)
OHI has a two-fold purpose: to offer people with disabilities—mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or both—the opportunity to make life choices and set their own goals, and then to provide the resources they need to work toward those goals.
29. Unity College
Quaker Hill Road, Unity
www.unity.edu
Income: $12,369,053 (Form 990, June ‘05)
Unity College is a small, private college providing students a liberal arts education emphasizing the environment and natural resources.
30. healthcare Charities
489 State St., Bangor
www.emh.org/charities.asp
Income: $12,334,557 (IRS BMF, Sept. ‘05)
Healthcare Charities raises, invests and distributes funds for the benefit of organizations that improve the health and well-being of Maine residents; with priority to be given to the organizations within the Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems.
31. Hurricane Island Outward
Bound School
75 Mechanic St., Rockland
www.outwardbound.org/docs/info/HIOBS.htm
Income: $11,240,528 (Form 990, Dec. ‘04)
Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, the largest outward bound school in the United States, operates in 14 locations throughout the eastern U.S. from its Rockland headquarters.
32. Washington Hancock
Community Agency
2 Maple St., Milbridge
www.whcacap.org
Income: $10,297,359 (Form 990, Sept. ‘05)
Washington Hancock Community Agency’s mission is to promote self-sufficiency by helping income-eligible persons obtain essential services including transportation, housing, entrepreneurial support, and family services.
33. The Island Foundation
Peabody Drive, Seal Harbor
Income: $10,115,797 (IRS BMF, Dec. ‘04)
The Island Foundation funds the operation of the Asticou Azalea Gardens and Thuya Gardens in Northeast Harbor.
34. Charlotte White Center
572 Bangor Rd., Dover-Foxcroft
www.charlottewhitecenter.com
Income: $10,081,806 (Form 990, June ‘05)
The Charlotte White Center assists adults and children with mental retardation, physical handicaps, and mental heath- and elder- age-related issues. It provides social services including residential, day treatment, clinical counseling, vocational, and in-home supports.
35. Castine Scientific Society
107 Perkins St., Castine
Income: $9,821,371 (IRS BMF, May ‘05)
A private foundation that supports the operations of Castine’s historic Wilson Museum, John Perkins House, Blacksmith Shop, and Hearse House.
36. Northern Maine General
3388 Aroostook Rd., Eagle Lake
www.nmgh.com
Income: $8,943,587 (Form 990, June ‘05)
The divisions of Northern Maine General meet a broad range of critical social service needs including multilevel long-term care, residential, employment, and case management services for disabled adults, and residential and outpatient services for children and youth.
37. C.A. Dean Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home
Pritham Avenue, Greenville
www.cadean.org
Income: $8,379,119 (IRS BMF, Sept. ‘05)
Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home (C. A. Dean), an Eastern Maine Healthcare affiliate, is a 14-bed, Critical Access hospital with a 24-bed skilled and intermediate care nursing home near the shores of Moosehead Lake.
38. Mid-Coast Mental Health
Association
12 Union St., Rockland
www.mcmentalhealth.org
Income: $8,331,898 (IRS BMF, June ‘05)
Mid-Coast Mental Health Association helps individuals with mental illness to reach their full potential in caring for themselves and others; serves people of all ages and economic levels.
39. Mount Desert Island
Biological Laboratory
Old Bar Harbor Road, Salisbury Cove
www.mdibl.org
Income: $8,236,675 (Form 990, Dec. ‘04)
MDI Biological Laboratory is an independent marine and biomedical research facility and an international center for comparative physiology, toxicology and marine functional genomic studies.
40. Eastern Maine Development Corporation
40 Harlow St., Bangor
www.emdc.org
Income: $8,127,358 (Form 990, Sept. ‘05)
Eastern Maine Development Corporation is dedicated to helping businesses and communities in eastern Maine develop and grow by assisting individuals and businesses with marketing, manufacturing, government contracting, finance, and international trade.
