Liabilities / Assets
51st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.
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.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
51st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
64th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
25th percentile
Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
69th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 16.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
25th percentile
Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
25th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.
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
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Net Income
-$35,680
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
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.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Leahy | Executive Director | FT | $77,519 | $77,519 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| William Stauffer | Board President |
| Chandra Leister | Vice President |
| Brian J Evans | Board Member |
| CJ Opperthauser | Board Member |
| Hilary Bassett | Board Member |
| John Napolitano | Board Member |
| Kristopher Kleva | Board Member |
| Leah Rachin | Board Member |
| Pamela Hawkes | Board Member |
| Paul Stevens | Board Member |
| Richard Spencer | Board Member |
| Stuart O'Brien | Board Member |
| Taffy Field | Board Member |
| Trevor LaVerriere | Board Member |
| Tom Haushalter | Secretary |
| Suzette Bois | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Line of Credit | $29,160 |
| Tenant Deposits | $5,479 |
| Event Rental Security Deposits | $40 |
“A copy of the return is distributed to the board for review.”
“Staff members collect and the board members help review.”
“Organization makes Form 990 available upon request.”
“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.”
“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/Desc | 0 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF COLLECTIONS AND BUILDING:Mechanics' Hall maintains its archive collections and building to enrich the lives of all who visit. Renowned for its Italianate architecture, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for National Significance. Mechanics' houses a select and unique archive collection, highlighting the historical significance of Mechanics' Hall and its founders since 1815, particularly in documenting the history of books and literary culture in Portland, Maine, during the 18th and 19th centuries . The Restoration and Preservation Committee, a board committee overseeing the building, furnishings, and grounds of Mechanics' Hall, prioritizes elective repairs, capital improvements or changes and offers recommendations to the Board of Directors on how best to proceed. |
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