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Maine Equal Justice is a Nonprofit legal aid and economic justice organization working to increase economic security, opportunity, and equity for people in Maine.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$2.8M
Program Spending
87%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.7M
Total Expenses
▼$3.9M
Total Assets
$3.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$84.5K
Net Assets
$3.6M
Officer Compensation
→$253.9K
Other Salaries
$1.7M
Investment Income
$113K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $122K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Migration Policy Institute52-2279789 | Washington, DC | $50K | Cash | Subgrant of MeHAF grant for immigrant needs study |
Maine Center for Economic Policy22-3317572 | Augusta, ME | $36K | Cash | Subgrant from Economic Security Project Grant for income solutions |
Maine People's Resource Center22-2586108 | Portland, ME | $36K | Cash | Subgrant from Economic Security Project Grant for income solutions |
| Total | $122K | |||
Washington, DC
$50K
Augusta, ME
$36K
Portland, ME
$36K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$1.4M
Awards Found
1
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$1.4M
PURPOSE: THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EXPERIENCED LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOT LIMITED TO LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS, IN PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AT NO COST TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS AT RISK OF OR SUBJECT TO EVICTION. THIS GRANT PROGRAM PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY REPRESENTED AMONG THOSE EVICTED, PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AVOID EVICTION OR MINIMIZE THE DISRUPTION AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EVICTION PROCESS. AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: NO VALUE PROVIDED; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: NO VALUE PROVIDED; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NOT APPLICABLE AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO VALUE PROVIDED
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $2.8M | $2.7M | $3.9M | $3.7M | $3.6M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $2.7M | $2.6M | $3.7M | $4.8M | $4.6M |
| 2022 | $2.2M | $2.2M | $2.7M | $5.4M | $4.9M |
| 2021 | $5.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Robyn Merrill | Executive Director | 35 | $103.6K | $0 | $22.3K | $125.8K |
| Matthew Scease | Development And Finance Di | 35 | $68.9K | $0 | $44K | $112.9K |
| Sam Heck | Development And Finance Di | 35 | $11.2K | $0 | $1,161 | $12.4K |
| Tina Nadeau | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Kiralis | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Grant | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Dingman | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Robyn Merrill
Executive Director
$125.8K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$103.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22.3K
Matthew Scease
Development And Finance Di
$112.9K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$68.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$44K
Sam Heck
Development And Finance Di
$12.4K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$11.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$1,161
Tina Nadeau
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Susan Kiralis
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ben Grant
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Charlie Dingman
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank D'Alessandro | Legal Director | 35 | $105.3K | $0 | $2,812 | $108.1K |
Frank D'Alessandro
Legal Director
$108.1K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$105.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$2,812
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belinda Kande | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce King | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Schair-Cardona | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Richardson | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Wille | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Black | Board Member |
Belinda Kande
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bruce King
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Erica Schair-Cardona
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $5.3M |
| $1.7M |
| $6.2M |
| $5.8M |
| 2020 | $1.9M | $1.8M | $1.5M | $2.3M | $2.3M |
| 2019 | $1.3M | $1.2M | $1.3M | $1.8M | $1.8M |
| 2018 | $1.3M | $1.2M | $1.4M | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| 2017 | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.5M | $1.9M | $1.9M |
| 2016 | $799.4K | $780.1K | $861.3K | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 2015 | $1.7M | $1.7M | $855.5K | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 2014 | $844.1K | $832.8K | $886K | $544.4K | $526.6K |
| 2013 | $833.1K | $818.3K | $861.1K | $595.7K | $568.6K |
| 2012 | $981.6K | $882.6K | $978.1K | $635K | $596.5K |
| 2011 | $721.7K | $715.4K | $790.8K | $605.2K | $592.8K |
PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
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| 2008 | 990-EZ | — |
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| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 0.5 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Margeaux Lavoie | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Tarpinian | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Gideon | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelice Rhule | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Jennifer Richardson
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lauren Wille
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lisa Black
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Margeaux Lavoie
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Tarpinian
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sara Gideon
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shelice Rhule
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0