Program areas at Maine 4-H Foundation
Support to the Magic Lantern Innovation Center for youth originally opened in 2021. Focus is on youth entrepreneur programs in science, engineering, technology, the visual and performing arts, leadership and nutrition. The Magic Lantern Innovation Center offers quality hands-on learning, youth internships, and large group specialty programs in the STEM and arts areas. Our goal is to provide support for enrichment programs that inspire youth aspirations, engage children and teens in lifelong learning and in applied real life education.
Scholarships for higher education, early college and technical/trade school programs. The Maine 4-H Foundation supports youth going to colleges, universities and trade schools all over the country. Many scholarships are supported through endowed funds designated by our incredibly dedicated 4-H donors. Scholarships range from 1000 to 2500.
Restricted program support based on donor directed gifts to programs, primarily directed toward our learning centers. Our restricted gifts support facility capital improvements, scholarships for school-based programs, clubs, home school groups and summer camp scholarships. Programs focus on environmental education, ecology, outdoor skills and science based learning.
Who funds Maine 4-H Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Maine 4-H Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Susan Jennings | Director | $0 | 2023-05-09 |
| Sean Cameron | Vice President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Lynn Gallagher | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Carla Lafayette | President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| John Jay Nutting | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Maine 4-H Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $385,301 | $937,849 | -58.9% |
| Program services | $253,261 | $136,859 | 85.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $541,889 | $89,618 | 504.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $8,250 | $4,307 | 91.5% |
| Total revenues | $1,188,701 | $1,168,633 | 1.7% |
Organizations like Maine 4-H Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Iowa 4-H Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Ames, IA | $2,340,151 |
| Nebraska 4-H Foundation / Sew Whats New 4-H Club | 501(c)(3) | Lincoln, NE | $2,849,943 |
| Nebraska Ffa Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Lincoln, NE | $1,612,904 |
| Oregon Ffa Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Corvallis, OR | $993,089 |
| Pennsylvania Foundation Future Farmers of America | 501(c)(3) | East Berlin, PA | $380,155 |
| Worcester County 4-H Center | 501(c)(3) | Spencer, MA | $636,960 |
| North Dakota Ffa Foundation Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Bismarck, ND | $982,460 |
| Idaho Ffa Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Star, ID | $613,866 |
| The Wisconsin Ffa Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $616,317 |
| The Maryland 4-H Foundation | 501(c)(3) | College Park, MD | $975,980 |
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $16,125 from National 4-H Council December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $130,000 from Bolger Foundation November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsYouth development programsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- York Complex Unit 1
- Orono, ME 04469
- Metro area
- Bangor, ME
- County
- Penobscot County, ME
- Website URL
- extension.umaine.edu/4hfoundation/Â
- Phone
- (207) 581-3739
IRS details
- EIN
- 01-6011487
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1965
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- O52: Youth Development-Agricultural
- NAICS code, primary
- 813410: Civic and Social Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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