Civic Intelligence

Maine Charitable Mechanic Association

EIN 01-0248533 • 501(c)3 • Portland, ME

Profile

Mechanics' Hall is a historic cultural hub and member-supported library in Portland, Maine that brings together bold ideas, diverse voices, and vibrant community through the arts and humanities. We connect exceptional thinkers and artists spanning writers, performers, and curious minds of all ages to enrich intellectual life, celebrate creativity, and spark meaningful connection. By inspiring curiosity and empowering both emerging and established talent, we work to shape a more imaginative, inclusive, and connected future.

519 Congress StPortland, ME 04101

www.mechanicshallmaine.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

25th percentile

-7.8%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$77,519

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-3.8%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-6.8%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Assets

$1,173,007

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$80,943

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$1,092,064

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$458,357

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$494,037

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$35,680

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $620,295Liabilities 2012: $826Net Assets 2012: $619,4692012Assets 2013: $716,549Liabilities 2013: $793Net Assets 2013: $715,7562013Assets 2014: $686,398Liabilities 2014: $1,012Net Assets 2014: $685,3862014Assets 2015: $743,819Liabilities 2015: $1,012Net Assets 2015: $742,8072015Assets 2016: $741,693Liabilities 2016: $1,275Net Assets 2016: $740,4182016Assets 2017: $831,492Liabilities 2017: $1,102Net Assets 2017: $830,3902017Assets 2018: $903,678Liabilities 2018: $3,987Net Assets 2018: $899,6912018Assets 2019: $1,031,188Liabilities 2019: $52,795Net Assets 2019: $978,3932019Assets 2020: $943,601Liabilities 2020: $59,1122020Assets 2021: $1,091,134Liabilities 2021: $69,966Net Assets 2021: $1,021,1682021Assets 2022: $1,316,480Liabilities 2022: $58,610Net Assets 2022: $1,257,8702022Assets 2025: $1,173,007Liabilities 2025: $80,943Net Assets 2025: $1,092,0642025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,173,007
Liabilities$80,943
Net Assets$1,092,064

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2012: $249,1682012Revenue 2013: $198,409Expenses 2013: $122,566Net Income 2013: $75,8432013Revenue 2014: $101,237Expenses 2014: $109,943Net Income 2014: -$8,7062014Revenue 2015: $157,359Expenses 2015: $106,987Net Income 2015: $50,3722015Revenue 2016: $166,177Expenses 2016: $114,471Net Income 2016: $51,7062016Revenue 2017: $182,242Expenses 2017: $145,566Net Income 2017: $36,6762017Revenue 2018: $238,769Expenses 2018: $179,566Net Income 2018: $59,2032018Revenue 2019: $243,822Expenses 2019: $191,837Net Income 2019: $51,9852019Revenue 2020: $285,824Expenses 2020: $288,540Net Income 2020: -$2,7162020Revenue 2021: $306,813Expenses 2021: $318,531Net Income 2021: -$11,7182021Revenue 2022: $566,636Expenses 2022: $329,934Net Income 2022: $236,7022022Revenue 2025: $458,357Expenses 2025: $494,037Net Income 2025: -$35,6802025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$458,357
Expenses$494,037
Net Income-$35,680

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.17$0.08$1.09$0.46$0.49$0.04
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.32$0.06$1.26$0.57$0.33$0.24
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.09$0.07$1.02$0.31$0.32$0.01
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.94$0.06$0.29$0.29$0.00
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.03$0.05$0.98$0.24$0.19$0.05
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.90$0.00$0.90$0.24$0.18$0.06
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.00$0.83$0.18$0.15$0.04
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.74$0.00$0.74$0.17$0.11$0.05
2015Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.74$0.00$0.74$0.16$0.11$0.05
2014Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.69$0.00$0.69$0.10$0.11$0.01
2013Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.72$0.00$0.72$0.20$0.12$0.08
2012Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.62$0.25
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 13, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$459,666
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mechanics' Hall is a historic cultural hub and member-supported library in Portland, Maine that brings together bold ideas, diverse voices, and vibrant community through the arts and humanities. We connect exceptional thinkers and artists spanning writers, performers, and curious minds of all ages to enrich intellectual life, celebrate creativity, and spark meaningful connection. By inspiring curiosity and empowering both emerging and established talent, we work to shape a more imaginative, inclusive, and connected future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$743,276$522,934▼ $220,342
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$467,889$355,229▼ $112,660
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$62,810$70,122▲ $7,312
Pledges and Grants Receivable$3,200$5,000▲ $1,800
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,156$3,160▲ $4
Total Assets$1,280,331$1,173,007▼ $107,324
Other Assets Total$0$216,562▲ $216,562
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$83,176$46,264▼ $36,912
Other Liabilities$36,918$34,679▼ $2,239
Total Liabilities$120,094$80,943▼ $39,151
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$687,897$623,122▼ $64,775
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$472,340$468,942▼ $3,398
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,160,237$1,092,064▼ $68,173
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,280,331$1,173,007▼ $107,324

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$257,484$424,187$681,671
Equipment$71,497$99,045$170,542
Other Land Buildings$16,248$6,048$22,296
Land$10,000-$10,000
Other Assets Org$216,562--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Annie LeahyExecutive DirectorFT$77,519$77,519

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William StaufferBoard President
Chandra LeisterVice President
Brian J EvansBoard Member
CJ OpperthauserBoard Member
Hilary BassettBoard Member
John NapolitanoBoard Member
Kristopher KlevaBoard Member
Leah RachinBoard Member
Pamela HawkesBoard Member
Paul StevensBoard Member
Richard SpencerBoard Member
Stuart O'BrienBoard Member
Taffy FieldBoard Member
Trevor LaVerriereBoard Member
Tom HaushalterSecretary
Suzette BoisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$219,885
Program Service Revenue
$65,621
Investment Income
$68,214
Other Revenue
$104,637
All Other Contributions
$192,463
Change in Net Assets
$-35,680
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$279,001
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$215,036
Total Fundraising Expense$123,271
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$43,323$34,830$42,290$120,443
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$27,883$22,417$27,218$77,518
All Other Expenses$19,322$24,771$13,477$57,570
Fees for Services Other$13,734$9,866$31,117$54,717
Depreciation Depletion$23,021--$23,021
Occupancy$20,734$116-$20,850
Other Expenses$14,638$584$576$15,214
Insurance$7,219$6,220-$13,439
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,610-$10,610
Other Employee Benefits-$9,356-$9,356
Payroll Taxes$2,777$2,232$2,710$7,719
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$5,348-$5,348
Office Expenses$650$4,503-$5,153
Advertising-$3,559-$3,559
Travel-$1,755-$1,755
Interest-$1,287-$1,287
Conferences and Meetings-$645$99$744
Total Functional Expenses$232,667$138,099$123,271$494,037
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Line of Credit$29,160
Tenant Deposits$5,479
Event Rental Security Deposits$40
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

A copy of the return is distributed to the board for review.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

Staff members collect and the board members help review.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

Organization makes Form 990 available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Maine Charitable Mechanic Association
EIN
01-0248533
Phone
2077738396
Address
519 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Signing Officer

Name
Annie Leahy
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2077738396
Signed
2026-02-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Annie Leahy
Formed
1815
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
8
Volunteers
48

Preparer

Firm
Purdy Powers & Company
Address
130 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
Preparer
Peter H Way CPA
Phone
2077753496
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

Payroll Processing Fee: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,563. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,563. Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 10,118. Management and general expenses 8,179. Fundraising expenses 29,453. Total expenses 47,750. Graphic Design: Program service expenses 3,616. Management and general expenses 124. Fundraising expenses 1,664. Total expenses 5,404.

Form 990, Part IX, line 24E

Repairs: Program service expenses 13,348. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 15. Total expenses 13,363. Dues & Subscriptions: Program service expenses 58. Management and general expenses 9,036. Fundraising expenses 60. Total expenses 9,154. Fundraising: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 96. Fundraising expenses 7,622. Total expenses 7,718. Telephone: Program service expenses 179. Management and general expenses 7,053. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,232. Employee Parking: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,681. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,681. Printing: Program service expenses 1,661. Management and general expenses 185. Fundraising expenses 2,631. Total expenses 4,477. Catering: Program service expenses 1,372. Management and general expenses 455. Fundraising expenses 2,454. Total expenses 4,281. Credit Card Fees: Program service expenses 115. Management and general expenses 1,972. Fundraising expenses 61. Total expenses 2,148. Donations: Program service expenses 204. Management and general expenses 1,140. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,344. Trash Removal: Program service expenses 1,035. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,035. Postage: Program service expenses 279. Management and general expenses -8. Fundraising expenses 599. Total expenses 870. Miscellaneous Expense: Program service expenses 846. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 846. Staff Development: Program service expenses 25. Management and general expenses 161. Fundraising expenses 35. Total expenses 221. Event Rental Expenses: Program service expenses 200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 200.

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IRS990/MissionDesc0Mechanics' Hall is a historic cultural hub and member-supported library in Portland, Maine that brings together bold ideas, diverse voices, and vibrant community through the arts and humanities. We connect exceptional thinkers and artists spanning writers, performers, and curious minds of all ages to enrich intellectual life, celebrate creativity, and spark meaningful connection. By inspiring curiosity and empowering both emerging and established talent, we work to shape a more imaginative, inclusive, and connected future.
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