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THE OPPORTUNITY ALLIANCE

EIN 01-0274725 S PORTLAND, ME

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Revenue 2024
$40,279,506
Expenses 2024
$39,430,374

Program services were 88.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P20
Classification
1000
Street
50 LYDIA LN

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Other organizations at this address

1 other organization in the IRS Business Master File lists the same street address. matched by us

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Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

To build better lives and stronger communities across Maine, The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Transforming our community by helping people in need build better lives.

  • Childcare & Early Childhood Education- A collection of programs working in partnership with families and the community to ensure children are ready for school.- Early Childhood Education: TOA believes that the pathway to school success begins even before a child is born. Staff work with families to support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of their children at all ages, in classrooms and at home, to prepare them for their later transition into kindergarten. All TOA Early Childhood Education programs meet the comprehensive Head Start Performance Standards to ensure the highest quality of services for children and families across Cumberland County. Programs include: - Early Head Start: A free family visiting program for qualifying families. "Parent Partners" make weekly home visits to pregnant mothers and children aged 0-3 and their families. - Head Start: A program that provides all children with a safe nurturing environment while supporting parents as they identify and meet their own goals and nurture the development of their children. Head Start sites are located throughout Cumberland County and are free to qualifying families. - Public Pre-K Partnerships: Head Start partners with the Public School System. Head Start and Department of Education funds are used to deliver this model. In these classrooms, transportation is provided by the school districts. - Childcare: Offered full day/full year. TOA serves children 6 weeks to 5 years old. Subsidized childcare fees are on a sliding scale and are based on household income and family size.- Parent Education: Evidence- and strength-based parenting education classes that provide parents and caregivers an opportunity to develop and strengthen their parenting skills.- Whole Families/ TogetherWeWork: Coaching services provided to low-income families emphasizing education, economic support, social capital, and health and well-being for both children and parents. - Maine Families: Works in partnership with expectant parents and parents of babies and toddlers to ensure safe home environments, promote healthy growth and development for babies and young children, and provide key connections to needed services.- Women, Infants and Children (WIC): WIC is a nutritional education program which provides supplemental foods to promote good health for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and infants and children up to age 5.- SNAP-Ed provides nutrition education classes for low-income children and families.

    Expenses $6,824,362 · Grants $695,612 · Revenue $3,013,898

  • Behavioral Health & Wellness- A continuum of community and residential mental health and substance use disorder services for children and adults.Community Mental HealthBehavioral Health Home (BHH): Delivers integrated care to people who struggle with mental health. BHH care coordinators, in collaboration with the program nurse care manager, help clients consider their needs around housing, health care, finances, work, education, social and recreation time, and other areas that are important to them. Together, clients and care coordinators use this information to develop a treatment plan made up of individual goals and preferences.Broadway Crossings Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit: With a capacity of eight adult beds, this short-term crisis stabilization unit provides an alternative to hospitalization that allows people to remain connected to their support networks in the community.Children's Behavioral Health Home: An integrated approach working to meet the physical and mental health needs of children and young adults with developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.Mobile Crisis Response Services-Mobile Outreach: Available 24- hours a day, 365 days a year, individuals and families experiencing a behavioral health crisis have immediate and free access to a team of trained professionals.High Fidelity Wraparound: This program offers a family-centered, community-oriented, strengths-based, individualized planning process that relies on a balance of formal and informal supports to help children and families achieve their goals.Homeless Youth Services: Community-based case management services for youth and families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness in southern Maine.The Maine Crisis Line Statewide Crisis Telephone Response: The Maine Crisis Line (MCL) is the state's crisis telephone response service for individuals or families experiencing a behavioral health crisis or having thoughts of suicide and/or self-harm. Trained crisis call specialists answer the line and provide free and confidential telephone support and stabilization 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. MCL is the single point of entry to Maine's Behavioral Health Crisis Services System through the toll-free number: 1-888-568-1112. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a new three-digit dialing code available nationwide as an easy-to-remember connection to help for anyone experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis. In Maine, calls to 988 are routed to The Maine Crisis Line, operated by TOA.The Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH): Outreach, engagement, and referral services for people with mental illness and those with co-occurring substance use disorders who are experiencing homelessness in York and Cumberland County.Residential ServicesGordon Green: An eight-bed permanent residence providing intensive treatment and support for elderly adults under guardianship with a combination of challenges including mental illness and disabilities related to age or physical impairments.Helen Winslow Ray House: With a capacity of eight residents, this program provides trauma-informed treatment and support services to adults living with mental illness. Often clients have co-occurring conditions, such as chronic health problems and/or substance use disorders.Morrison Place: A 12-bed treatment facility offering intensive individualized treatment of homeless adults with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues. The program helps clients to achieve recovery and lead sober, stable lives through education and group and individual counseling. Throughout their time at Morrison Place, clients learn to build strong relationships with peers, family and friends, and other individuals throughout the community.The Ocean Street Residential Program: Provides trauma-informed treatment and support services to eight adults living with mental illness complicated by co-occurring chronic health conditions as well as a potential substance use disorder.The Bridge: A 12-bed short-term residential treatment program for homeless adults with a major mental illness, provides a comprehensive treatment program that assists residents with securing long-term housing while stabilizing their mental health and connecting them to community resources and supports.

    Expenses $20,290,814 · Revenue $9,183,437

  • Poverty & Economic Supports- A collection of programs and services designed to increase income, and basic needs by ensuring access to food, safe and stable shelter, utilities, as well as volunteer opportunities.Cumberland County Homeless Prevention Program: Assists families and individuals who live in Cumberland County (excluding Portland, Brunswick and Frye Island) in finding, securing, and/or maintaining housing.Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP): For urgent situations, this program provides emergency fuel assistance to HEAP eligible households in Cumberland County. A household may be eligible for up to $400 in emergency funds (or 100 gallons) to avert an energy crisis. Those in danger of a utility disconnect that directly affects their ability to heat the home, who do not have the financial resources to pay utility providers, may also receive ECIP benefits.Keep ME Warm: Fuel assistance distributed to Mainers by 211.Wrap Funds: Discretionary grant funds available to meet urgent needs of adults with severe and persistent mental illness.Foster Grandparent Program: Provides an opportunity for volunteers aged 55 and older to stay active by providing 10-40 hours a week of emotional and educational support to children in the classroom.Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): To help Mainers stay safe and warm, HEAP provides money to help eligible homeowners and renters in Cumberland County pay for a portion of their annual heating expenses. The program provides a one-time, per-season, direct payment to heat vendors for homes heated with oil, kerosene, wood, propane, natural gas, electricity, and other fuels. Senior Companion Program: A volunteer opportunity for adults over the age of 55, interested in sharing their time to help homebound elders remain living independently in their own home and/or provide respite for family caregivers.211 Maine: In partnership with Maine United Ways, TOA runs the statewide 211 call center, where specialists can be reached via phone, text, or email 24/7 to provide free and confidential information and connect callers to local programs. You can also search our online directory, then call us to discuss the options that are best for you. Resources include aging and disability, basic needs, crisis, education, family, food, health, housing, jobs, substance use, and more.

    Expenses $7,743,270 · Revenue $3,234,622

  • Community Well-Being- A collection of programs working with youth, families, neighbors, and partner organizations to build strong networks and healthy neighborhoods.Lakes Region Collective Action Network (LRCAN): An open meeting for community service providers in the Lakes Region to come together to network, share resources, and collaborate on addressing community challenges.Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN): MYAN is a statewide network of committed adults and passionate young people who believe in the transformative power of youth leadership. MYAN encourages prevention-focused, youth-centric social change through programming and technical assistance for young people and adults.Community Building: A place-based initiative that helps transform target neighborhoods into communities where people know each other and take care of each other. TOA Community Builders are on the ground in the target communities (South Portland, and Bridgton/ Lakes Region) to support residents in creating long-term, systemic change. Community School Development Project at South Portland Middle School: Community Schools are public schools that provide services and support, created and run by people who know the community best.

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

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Josh Steirman

    Board Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Erin Diekema

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kris Sahonchik

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Rebecca Bloch

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Abusana Micky Bondo

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Anneliese Gerland

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Steve Gorsun

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Meghan Henry

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jeanne Hulit

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Frances Hutchinson

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bernie Kavanagh

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Anne LaFond

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Ghomri Rostampour

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Betsy Tod

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Nina Trowbridge

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Penelope Wheeler-Abbott

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Robert Payne

    Chief Financial Officer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    40 + 1 related
  • Joseph R Everett

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $201,858
    From this org
    $185,666
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,192
    Hours/week
    40 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $182,231
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $3,435
    Deferred
    $4,691
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,501
    Filer's total
    $201,858
  • Dawn A Ouellette

    Chief Financial Officer

    Total calculated
    $193,174
    From this org
    $159,454
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $33,720
    Hours/week
    40 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $156,951
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $2,503
    Deferred
    $6,700
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,020
    Filer's total
    $193,174
  • Ashley Goulet

    VP of Operations

    Total calculated
    $129,160
    From this org
    $113,259
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,901
    Hours/week
    40
  • Sarah D Maxwell

    Chief Operating Officer

    Total calculated
    $162,103
    From this org
    $136,544
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $25,559
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $134,669
    Bonus
    $50
    Other
    $1,825
    Deferred
    $3,547
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,012
    Filer's total
    $162,103
  • Louise M Marsden

    VP of Children & Family Services

    Total calculated
    $170,829
    From this org
    $154,930
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,899
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $139,648
    Bonus
    $13,032
    Other
    $2,250
    Deferred
    $4,223
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,676
    Filer's total
    $170,829
  • Karen A Turgeon

    VP of Programs

    Total calculated
    $143,603
    From this org
    $120,825
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,778
    Hours/week
    40
  • Kristin Ricciardone

    VP of Residential Programs

    Total calculated
    $153,134
    From this org
    $117,990
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,144
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $114,140
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $3,850
    Deferred
    $3,820
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,324
    Filer's total
    $153,134

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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $40,279,506
    Expenses
    $39,430,374
    Contributions
    $23,993,658
    Grants paid
    $695,612
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $36,544,941
    Expenses
    $37,252,730
    Contributions
    $22,630,173
    Grants paid
    $524,814
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $57,557,910
    Expenses
    $57,055,310
    Contributions
    $43,533,734
    Grants paid
    $1,137,521

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $84,718,963
    Expenses
    $84,991,231
    Assets (EOY)
    $26,061,913
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $49,098,638
    Expenses
    $44,487,381
    Assets (EOY)
    $23,247,891
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $33,165,243
    Expenses
    $32,544,843
    Assets (EOY)
    $18,580,124
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $29,420,362
    Expenses
    $28,907,045
    Assets (EOY)
    $12,834,072
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $27,743,870
    Expenses
    $27,713,115
    Assets (EOY)
    $13,662,079
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $26,306,246
    Expenses
    $26,823,739
    Assets (EOY)
    $12,953,475
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $27,399,911
    Expenses
    $27,513,364
    Assets (EOY)
    $14,168,993
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $27,538,859
    Expenses
    $26,962,240
    Assets (EOY)
    $17,037,793
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $27,911,895
    Expenses
    $27,624,986
    Assets (EOY)
    $17,362,811
  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $17,604,356
    Assets (EOY)
    $19,399,582

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

  • OUT Maine

    $106,244

    2024 TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts.

  • 2022 TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts.

  • 2024 TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts.

  • 2023 TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts.

  • Out Maine

    $96,632

    2023 TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts.

  • 2024 TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts.

  • Out Maine

    $93,334

    2022 TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts.

  • 2024 TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts.

  • 2024 TOA is providing youth engagement services in district 2. Because the contract requires statewide staffing, subcontractors will employ district-level youth engagement staff in all other public health districts.

  • 2023 TOA is providing services in the Brunswick area.

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2024 return

Declared as related by

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

Disregarded entities on its 2024 return

  • 50 Monument Square LLC

    Own and Manage Commercial Property · ME · income $0 · assets $0

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 11 November 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 9 November 2026 and read 9 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.