NEW BEGINNINGS

EIN: 010360077 501(c)(3) Human Services

LEWISTON, ME

Total Revenue
$4,107,162
Total Expenses
$3,837,759
Total Assets
$6,264,114
Net Assets
$5,109,491
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
CHRIS BICKNELL
Phone
2077954077
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NEW BEGINNINGS, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $3.8M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

SHELTER, HOUSING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH. MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH YOUTH TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE SO ALL YOUTH HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW. OUR VISION IS A WORLD WHERE ALL YOUTH ARE SAFE AND VALUED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WHETHER A YOUNG PERSON IS FACING A NIGHT ON THE STREETS FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME OR HAS BEEN ON THEIR OWN FOR YEARS, NEW BEGINNINGS CAN HELP. EACH YEAR WE PROVIDE HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SAFETY, CONNECTIONS, AND GROWTH THAT THEY NEED TO THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $859,018 Revenue: $32,978

MARIAN'S PLACE SHELTER PROGRAM- PROVIDES SHORT-TERM, EMERGENCY SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 12 THROUGH 19 WHO ARE IN CRISIS AND IN NEED OF TEMPORARY HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF ROOM AND...

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MARIAN'S PLACE SHELTER PROGRAM- PROVIDES SHORT-TERM, EMERGENCY SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 12 THROUGH 19 WHO ARE IN CRISIS AND IN NEED OF TEMPORARY HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF ROOM AND BOARD; INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING; FAMILY MEDIATION; RECREATION; SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND HIV PREVENTION; CASE MANAGEMENT; EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT; REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT.

Program 2
Expenses: $975,538 Revenue: $168,113

YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18-20, AND EMANCIPATED MINORS. YOUTH MAY REMAIN IN EITHER OF THESE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 18 MONTHS.TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM- PROVIDES HOUSING AND...

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YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18-20, AND EMANCIPATED MINORS. YOUTH MAY REMAIN IN EITHER OF THESE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 18 MONTHS.TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM- PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP OLDER ADOLESCENTS (AGES 16-21) DEVELOP THE ATTITUDES AND SKILLS NECESSARY FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWO PROGRAMS: THE SUPERVISED APARTMENT PROGRAM AND THE COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAM. THE SUPERVISED APARTMENT PROGRAM IS LOCATED IN LEWISTON AND HAS 24-HOUR ON-SITE STAFF SUPERVISION, THIS PROGRAM ACCEPTS REFERRALS FOR YOUTH AGES 16-20. THE COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN LEWISTON, AUGUSTA, AND THE FARMINGTON AREA. THIS PROGRAM ACCEPTS REFERRALS FOR FOLLOW-UP COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER A YOUTH IS DISCHARGED FROM THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS INSTRUCTION, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT AND COUNSELING.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,039,952 Revenue: $23,111

OUTREACH PROGRAM- CONNECTS YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT FOR YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS AND WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH INDEPENDENT...

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OUTREACH PROGRAM- CONNECTS YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT FOR YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS AND WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH INDEPENDENT LIVING; REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES; A DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDING MEALS, RECREATION, AND SURVIVAL ASSISTANCE; AND STREET OUTREACH. THE PROGRAM HAS OFFICES IN AUGUSTA, LEWISTON AND FARMINGTON.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,855,709
Program Service Revenue $201,091
Investment Income $8,621
Other Revenue $41,741
TOTAL REVENUE $4,107,162

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,730,318
Fundraising Expenses $32,733
Program Expenses $2,874,508
Other Expenses $1,107,441
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,837,759

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,107,162 $4,094,330 +0.0%
Expenses $3,837,759 $3,341,070 +0.1%
Net Income $269,403 $753,260 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
71
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$211,095
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Steven McDermott President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Grenier Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Molly Watson Shukie Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Farinas Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chelsea Amaio Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beverly Hubbard Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
T Melissa Hue Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peggy McRae Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Bicknell Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$91,605 $35,772 $127,377
Karen Caldwell Murphy Director of Finance 40.00
Officer
$11,933 $5,598 $17,531
Stephanie Saltzman Director of Finance 40.00
Officer
$60,611 $5,576 $66,187
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,107,162 $3,837,759 $6,264,114 $269,403
2022 $4,094,330 $3,341,070 $6,222,797 $753,260
2021 $2,943,859 $2,991,302 $4,965,912 $-47,443
2020 $3,307,258 $3,039,761 $5,049,320 $267,497
2019 $2,704,384 $3,053,113 $4,790,832 $-348,729
2018 $3,346,618 $2,857,300 $5,217,105 $489,318
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