Program areas at MPRC
Public education, research & technical assistance - provided organizing, educational and research support to grassroots campaigns for social change. Mprc produced public opinion research on a host of issues and campaigns, executed broad public educations campaign about the need to address climate change, expand paid leave, address the need for affordable housing, provided organizing support and skill development for thousands of volunteer activists and helped staff several state coalitions.
Progressive coalition services - as part of its overall education and research mission, mprc was a member and fiscal sponsor for diverse independent coalitions. Mprc collects funds and makes outlays for these coalitions, monitors and is directly involved in their activities, and is either in close contact with or has representation on their governing committees. During 2023, mprc worked with a coalition of allies working together via Maine labor climate council on climate labor issues, and Maine voices network, a state-based civic engagement table, establishing collection action around a common agenda.
Who funds Maine People's Resource Center (MPRC)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for MPRC
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,600,100 | $3,010,492 | -13.6% |
| Program services | $7,750 | $2,400 | 222.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $35,526 | $9,166 | 287.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $2,643,376 | $3,022,058 | -12.5% |
Organizations like MPRC
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Education Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Charleston, WV | $3,344,043 |
| Hawaii Children's Action Network / Good Beginnings Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Honolulu, HI | $3,542,005 |
| Ten Strands | 501(c)(3) | San Rafael, CA | $3,989,901 |
| Tilth Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $4,363,173 |
| NextGen Policy | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $5,830,528 |
| Children's Institute | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $3,731,079 |
| Geears the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $1,479,391 |
| 482 Forward | 501(c)(3) | Detroit, MI | $1,908,381 |
| Michigan Library Association | 501(c)(3) | Lansing, MI | $978,962 |
| Friends of the Library Montgomery County Maryland | 501(c)(3) | Rockville, MD | $1,490,651 |
Data update history
February 3, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $225,612 from Community Catalyst Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 565 Congress St 200
- Portland, ME 04101
- Metro area
- Portland-South Portland, ME
- County
- Cumberland County, ME
- Website URL
- mprc.me/Â
- Phone
- (207) 797-9207
IRS details
- EIN
- 22-2586108
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1984
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B70: Libraries, Library Science
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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