Civic Intelligence

The Maine Center for Public Interest

EIN 27-2623867 • 501(c)3 • Hallowell, ME

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To deliver fearless, independent, citizen-supported, nonpartisan journalism that informs mainers about the issues impacting our state and inspires them to take action. Through investigative and in-depth stories, we engage readers to participate and connect.

PO Box 284Hallowell, ME 04347

themainemonitor.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

67th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

57th percentile

$78,258

Higher top officer pay than 57% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

96th percentile

126%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Up

$762,582

Up $425,546 (+126%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$13,010

Down $6,531 (-33%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$749,572

Up $432,077 (+136%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,038,947

Up $208,446 (+25%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$889,890

Up $210,363 (+31%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$149,057

Down $1,917 (-1.3%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $119,838Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $119,8382013Assets 2014: $120,960Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $120,9602014Assets 2015: $116,966Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $116,9662015Assets 2016: $138,099Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $138,0992016Assets 2017: $86,068Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $86,0682017Assets 2018: $34,204Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $34,2042018Assets 2019: $22,445Liabilities 2019: $4,410Net Assets 2019: $18,0352019Assets 2020: $114,897Liabilities 2020: $7,802Net Assets 2020: $107,0952020Assets 2021: $59,010Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $59,0102021Assets 2022: $167,851Liabilities 2022: $4,387Net Assets 2022: $163,4642022Assets 2023: $337,036Liabilities 2023: $19,541Net Assets 2023: $317,4952023Assets 2024: $762,582Liabilities 2024: $13,010Net Assets 2024: $749,5722024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$762,582
Liabilities$13,010
Net Assets$749,572
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $135,407Expenses 2013: $145,027Net Income 2013: -$9,6202013Revenue 2014: $195,387Expenses 2014: $194,265Net Income 2014: $1,1222014Revenue 2015: $178,983Expenses 2015: $182,977Net Income 2015: -$3,9942015Revenue 2016: $203,557Expenses 2016: $182,424Net Income 2016: $21,1332016Revenue 2017: $182,022Expenses 2017: $234,053Net Income 2017: -$52,0312017Revenue 2018: $198,918Expenses 2018: $250,782Net Income 2018: -$51,8642018Revenue 2019: $221,030Expenses 2019: $237,199Net Income 2019: -$16,1692019Revenue 2020: $507,093Expenses 2020: $418,033Net Income 2020: $89,0602020Revenue 2021: $440,168Expenses 2021: $488,253Net Income 2021: -$48,0852021Revenue 2022: $561,912Expenses 2022: $467,458Net Income 2022: $94,4542022Revenue 2023: $830,501Expenses 2023: $679,527Net Income 2023: $150,9742023Revenue 2024: $1,038,947Expenses 2024: $889,890Net Income 2024: $149,0572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,038,947
Expenses$889,890
Net Income$149,057
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$762,582
Liabilities
$13,010
Net assets
$749,572
Revenue
$1,038,947
Expenses
$889,890
Net income
$149,057
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.01$0.75$1.04$0.89$0.15
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.02$0.32$0.83$0.68$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.16$0.56$0.47$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.44$0.49$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.01$0.11$0.51$0.42$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.22$0.24$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.20$0.25$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.18$0.23$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.20$0.18$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.18$0.18$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.20$0.19$0.00
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.14$0.15$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,038,947
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To keep citizens informed about their government and their public servants through high-quality, independent investigative reporting that is published on our website and by media outlets across the state of maine.

The maine center for public interest reporting is an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. It produces investigative and enterprise journalism on issues of public interest in the state of maine and publishes the maine monitor.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$547,263-
Investments Other Securities-$133,315-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$317,508$73,354▼ $244,154
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,528$7,150▲ $622
Accounts Receivable$13,000$1,500▼ $11,500
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$337,036$762,582▲ $425,546
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,541$13,010▼ $6,531
Total Liabilities$19,541$13,010▼ $6,531
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$305,010$452,682▲ $147,672
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$12,485$296,890▲ $284,405
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$317,495$749,572▲ $432,077
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$337,036$762,582▲ $425,546
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay57th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Micaela Schweitzer-bluhmExecutive DirectorPT$78,258$78,258

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jed DavisPresident
Cathy LeeDirector
Connie Sage ConnerDirector
Doug WarrenDirector
Emily BarrDirector
Nadia SalibaDirector
Nick MillsDirector
Pat RichardsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,005,664
Program Service Revenue
$20,523
Investment Income
$12,760
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,005,664
Change in Net Assets
$149,057
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$707,567
Other Expenses$161,275
Total Fundraising Expense$126,132
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$11,940
Professional Fundraising Fees$9,108

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$490,940$28,565$39,434$558,939
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$19,419$16,389$42,450$78,258
Fees for Services Other$62,518-$300$62,818
Payroll Taxes$44,175$3,903$7,937$56,015
Travel$19,406$30$1,888$21,324
Information Technology$13,756$245$808$14,809
Pension Plan Contributions$11,739$2,616-$14,355
All Other Expenses$9,400$1,879$2,095$13,374
Grants to Domestic Individuals$11,940--$11,940
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$9,108$9,108
Insurance$6,104$1,887-$7,991
Conferences and Meetings$7,050$15$258$7,323
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,122$5$5,127
Other Expenses$1,678-$5,117$5,117
Occupancy$2,457$956-$3,413
Advertising$925$149-$1,074
Office Expenses$158$337$211$706
Total Functional Expenses$701,665$62,093$126,132$889,890
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$9,108
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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

“Draft copies of the 990 are sent via pdf to the executive director and the board ofdirectors for review prior to being filed. Upon their approval of the forms, the appropriate forms authorizing filings are signed by the executive director and are provided to the tax preparer for final submission.”

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

“Board members are required to disclose any potential conflict of interest issues and sign an acknowledgement of the organizations conflict of interest policy upon joining the board. Additionally, should any such matters may come to light in the course of the board's active role in the oversight and planning of the organization's activities, they are discussed by the entire board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“Compensation for the executive director, officers and key employees is reviewed and approved by the board of directors. Comparability data is given to the board when making this decision. A majority vote must take place in order to approve salarychanges.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents (by-laws, articles of incorporation, etc.) are available to the public for review at mcpir's offices during business hours. Tax returns are available on the organization's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Maine Center For Public Interest
EIN
27-2623867
Phone
2074660717
Address
PO Box 284, Hallowell, ME 04347

Signing Officer

Name
Micaela Schweitzer-bluhm
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-05-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Micaela Schweitzer-bluhm
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
17
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
MTA Accounting PA
Address
71 High St, Belfast, ME 04915
Preparer
David Kadonoff CPA
Phone
2073385012
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Change in net assets with donor restrictions = $284405”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DRAFT COPIES OF THE 990 ARE SENT VIA PDF TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BOARD OFDIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO BEING FILED. UPON THEIR APPROVAL OF THE FORMS, THE APPROPRIATE FORMS AUTHORIZING FILINGS ARE SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ARE PROVIDED TO THE TAX PREPARER FOR FINAL SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON JOINING THE BOARD. ADDITIONALLY, SHOULD ANY SUCH MATTERS MAY COME TO LIGHT IN THE COURSE OF THE BOARD'S ACTIVE ROLE IN THE OVERSIGHT AND PLANNING OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES, THEY ARE DISCUSSED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPARABILITY DATA IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD WHEN MAKING THIS DECISION. A MAJORITY VOTE MUST TAKE PLACE IN ORDER TO APPROVE SALARYCHANGES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (BY-LAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, ETC.) ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR REVIEW AT MCPIR'S OFFICES DURING BUSINESS HOURS. TAX RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CHANGE IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS = $284405
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