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← MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$10,062,986
Total expenses
$10,788,401
Contributions and grants received
$8,598,406
Grants paid
$73,795
Program service revenue
$1,258,526
Investment income
$171,914
Other revenue
$34,140
Total assets, end of year
$7,406,697
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,192,048
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$6,214,649
Program services expenses (Part IX)
not reported
Management and general expenses
not reported
Fundraising expenses
not reported
Program service expenses (Part III)
not reported

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $7,891,232

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $707,174

  • 2a · Program service revenue: MEMBER BENEFIT SERVICES

    total $1,128,511 · related or exempt $1,128,511

  • 2b · Program service revenue: UNIFIED LEGAL SERVICES

    total $125,565 · related or exempt $125,565

  • 2c · Program service revenue: ADVERTISING INCOME

    total $4,450 · unrelated business $4,450

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $174,014 · excluded $174,014

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $16,000

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $18,100

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets -$2,100

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$2,100 · excluded -$2,100

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

    total $34,140 · related or exempt $34,140

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $34,140

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $73,795

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,096,592

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $4,084,322

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $1,289,751

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,279,820

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $350,104

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $230,720

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $29,000

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $250

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $4,488

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $56,199

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $200,119

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $123,864

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $302,057

  • 17 · Travel

    total $435,721

  • 20 · Interest

    total $245,097

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $154,468

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $38,382

  • 24a · Other expenses: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION

    total $247,000

  • 24b · Other expenses: ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

    total $112,562

  • 24c · Other expenses: TAXES

    total $60,239

  • 24d · Other expenses: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

    total $57,022

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $316,829

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $500 · end of year $500

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $4,391,802 · end of year $3,664,497

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $230,288 · end of year $260,582

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $55,286 · end of year $93,796

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $3,443,754

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $2,320,007

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,071,144 · end of year $1,123,747

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $1,203,477 · end of year $1,186,387

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,108,168 · end of year $1,077,188

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,010,768 · end of year $1,112,781

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $97,851 · end of year $73,342

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $15,349 · end of year $5,925

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $6,936,697 · end of year $6,214,649

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

WE ADVOCATE FOR OUR MEMBERS BY INFLUENCING GOVERNMENT POLICIES, BUILDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION, EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYEES' RIGHTS, AND PROMOTING IMPROVEMENTS IN WORKING CONDITIONS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

PUBLIC EDUCATION LABOR ADVOCACY.

  • AFFILIATE SERVICES: TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS THROUGH LOCAL UNITS ACROSS THE STATE. SERVICES INCLUDE RECRUITING, COORDINATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND ASSISTING IN NEGOTIATION ACTIVITIES.

  • COMMUNICATIONS: TO PUBLISH MAINE EDUCATOR AND NEWSLETTER, MEMBERSHIP MATERIALS, AND EXTERNAL NEWS MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS.

  • LEGAL SERVICES: TO ASSIST MEMBERS WITH EMPLOYMENT ISSUES THROUGH OUR LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM, MAINTAIN IN-HOUSE LEGAL SERVICES, AND CONSULT WITH STAFF AND AFFILIATES ON LEGAL ISSUES AND EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.

  • ORGANIZING & DATA: TO EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS TO IMPACT THEIR WORKING LIVES THROUGH ORGANIZING PRINCIPALS AND THE COLLECTION OF DATA.

  • GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: TO ADVOCATE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE MAINE LEGISLATURE AND CONGRESS FOR SCHOOL FUNDING, EDUCATION LAWS THAT IMPACT OUR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PROFESSION.

  • TRAINING & EARLY EDUCATOR ENGAGEMENT: TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL EDUCATORS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CAREERS.

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Jesse Hargrove

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $95,340
    From this org
    $73,469
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,871
    Hours/week
    40 + 2 related
  • Beth French

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $11,692
    From this org
    $11,692
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    10 + 1 related
  • Jaye Rich

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $3,738
    From this org
    $3,738
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 0.05 related
  • Evelyn Atwood

    DIRECTOR (THRU JUNE)

    Total calculated
    $3,175
    From this org
    $3,175
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Dennis Boyd

    DIRECTOR (THRU JULY)

    Total calculated
    $3,175
    From this org
    $3,175
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Rebecca Cole

    NEA DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,175
    From this org
    $3,175
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Kendrah Fisher

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $1,614
    From this org
    $1,614
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Michael Grillo

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $1,614
    From this org
    $1,614
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 1.05 related
  • Kay Grindall

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,262
    From this org
    $3,262
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Lisa Henderson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,175
    From this org
    $3,175
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Pamela Kinsey

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,175
    From this org
    $3,175
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Hilary Koch

    DIRECTOR (THRU JUNE)

    Total calculated
    $1,614
    From this org
    $1,614
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Rebecca Manchester

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,262
    From this org
    $3,262
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Cedena McAvoy

    DIRECTOR (THRU JULY)

    Total calculated
    $3,231
    From this org
    $3,231
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Thresa Mitchell

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,175
    From this org
    $3,175
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Suzanne Nelson

    DIRECTOR (THRU JULY)

    Total calculated
    $1,614
    From this org
    $1,614
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Jay Nicholson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,175
    From this org
    $3,175
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Valerie Pinkham

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,175
    From this org
    $3,175
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 1.05 related
  • Tom Walsh

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $3,175
    From this org
    $3,175
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Stephenie Michaud

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Jason Curry

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Peter Nielsen

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Steven Knowles

    DIRECTOR (THRU FEBRUARY)

    Total calculated
    $1,614
    From this org
    $1,614
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • William True

    DIRECTOR (THRU JULY)

    Total calculated
    $1,614
    From this org
    $1,614
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Alexandra Loukas

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 0.05 related
  • Rachelle Bristol

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $294,062
    From this org
    $204,050
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $90,012
    Hours/week
    40 + 2 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $194,067
    Bonus
    $1,510
    Other
    $8,473
    Deferred
    $74,166
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,846
    Filer's total
    $294,062
  • Krystyna Dzialo

    DEPUTY EXECUTIVE

    Total calculated
    $267,391
    From this org
    $166,230
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $101,161
    Hours/week
    40 + 2 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $164,493
    Bonus
    $1,442
    Other
    $295
    Deferred
    $62,096
    Nontaxable benefits
    $39,065
    Filer's total
    $267,391
  • Tammy Simpson

    BUSINESS MANAGER

    Total calculated
    $255,540
    From this org
    $162,754
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $92,786
    Hours/week
    40 + 3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $161,146
    Bonus
    $1,458
    Other
    $150
    Deferred
    $60,649
    Nontaxable benefits
    $32,137
    Filer's total
    $255,540
  • John Bracciodieta

    UNISERV DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $223,397
    From this org
    $143,903
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $79,494
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $141,503
    Bonus
    $1,234
    Other
    $1,166
    Deferred
    $40,429
    Nontaxable benefits
    $39,065
    Filer's total
    $223,397
  • Ben Grant

    GENERAL COUNSEL

    Total calculated
    $249,053
    From this org
    $149,917
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $99,136
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,504
    Bonus
    $1,413
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $56,279
    Nontaxable benefits
    $42,857
    Filer's total
    $249,053
  • Lee Pullen

    IT COORDINATOR

    Total calculated
    $216,836
    From this org
    $141,824
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $75,012
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $140,042
    Bonus
    $1,398
    Other
    $384
    Deferred
    $40,793
    Nontaxable benefits
    $34,219
    Filer's total
    $216,836
  • Aymie Walshe

    UNISERV DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $216,613
    From this org
    $150,241
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $66,372
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $140,433
    Bonus
    $8,977
    Other
    $831
    Deferred
    $40,303
    Nontaxable benefits
    $26,069
    Filer's total
    $216,613
  • Lee Libby

    UNISERV DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $198,774
    From this org
    $141,623
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $57,151
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $139,931
    Bonus
    $1,418
    Other
    $274
    Deferred
    $40,303
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,848
    Filer's total
    $198,774
  • Grace Leavitt

    FORMER PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $149,065
    From this org
    $121,982
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,083
    Hours/week
    40 + 2 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $70,240
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $51,742
    Deferred
    $16,983
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,100
    Filer's total
    $149,065

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · Tax indemnification and gross-up payments
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 1A
THE MEA PRESIDENT, RECEIVES A TAX GROSS-UP PAYMENT RELATED TO THE TAXABLE PORTION OF PERSONAL USE OF A COMPANY VEHICLE. THIS GROSS-UP IS FOR THE PERSONAL USE PORTION OF THE VEHICLE. PAYMENT IS INCLUDED IN PRESIDENT'S TAXABLE COMPENSATION IN ADDITION TO THE PERSONAL USE PORTION OF THE VEHICLE.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • CLYDE RUSSELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

    501(C)(3) · TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS · ME · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

  • MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION BENEFITS TRUST

    501(C)(9) · PROVIDE INSURANCE & BENEFITS TO MEMBERS · ME · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

  • MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FUND IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

    527 · ADVOCATE POLITICAL, LEGAL, AND LEGISLATION ON BEHALF · ME · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

  • CITIZENS WHO SUPPORT MAINE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    501(C)(4) · ADVOCATE FOR MAINE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. · ME · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

  • CITIZENS WHO SUPPORT MAINE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS - PAC

    527 · POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · ME · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

  • MEA STAFF ORG RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM SUBSIDY

    501(C)(9) · TO PROVIDE INSURANCE BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE MAINE EDUCATION ASSOC. RETIREES · ME · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
22 June 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202621759349301427

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