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EIN 81-3181065

Upstart Maine

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Orono
State
Maine
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S40: Business and Industry
Description
Upstart Maine's mission is to educate, outreach, raise funds, and increase public awareness for entrepreneurial programs in the Greater Bangor Economic Region, and stimulate business innovation and entrepreneurship. The organization hosts the Big Gig to create supportive networking and bring positive change and economic growth to communities. Upstart Maine also offers a program called Blitz, which creates supportive networking for local entrepreneurs. The organization is located in Orono, ME.
Total revenues
$259,299
2023
Total expenses
$100,914
2023
Total assets
$231,045
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Upstart Maine

Supported entrepeneurship by connecting scalable ventures with resources, customers, and each other.

Who funds Upstart Maine

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Eastern Maine Development Corporation$50,000
Bangor Target Area Development CorporationDonation of Cost To Obtain 501(c)3 Status$18,419
The Casco FoundationMastermind: 8-12 Women Founders Technical Resources & Expenses$4,000

Personnel at Upstart Maine

NameTitleCompensation
Jason HarkinsPresident$0
Evan RichertFinancial Reporter / President$0
Katelynn RonanDirector / President$0

Financials for Upstart Maine

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$258,485
Program services$814
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$259,299

Form 990s for Upstart Maine

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-08990EZView PDF
2021-122022-11-14990EZView PDF
2020-122021-10-04990EZView PDF
2019-122021-04-26990EZView PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $4,000 from The Casco Foundation
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
EducationEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
20 Godfrey Dr
Orono, ME 04473
Metro area
Bangor, ME
County
Penobscot County, ME
Website URL
upstartmaine.org/ 
Phone
(207) 866-2496
IRS details
EIN
81-3181065
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S40: Business and Industry
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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