Maine Technology Institute

EIN: 010529871 501(c)(3) Education

Portland, ME

Total Revenue
$30,490,647
Total Expenses
$29,947,461
Total Assets
$22,477,274
Net Assets
$3,615,103
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
Brian Whitney
Phone
2075824790
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Maine Technology Institute, founded in 1999, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $30.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

The Institute, through a public and private partnership, shall encourage, promote, stimulate and support research and development activity leading to the commercialization of new products and services in Maine's technology-intensive industrial sectors to enhance the competitive position of those sectors and increase the likelihood that one or more of the sectors will support clusters of industrial activity and to create new jobs for Maine people. The Institute is one element of Maine's economic development strategy and will contribute to the long-term development of a statewide research, development and product deployment infrastructure.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $28,614,493 Revenue: $876,429

The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) invests in promising technologies by funding research and development projects in the state's seven technology sectors. MTI's competitive awards bring new...

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The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) invests in promising technologies by funding research and development projects in the state's seven technology sectors. MTI's competitive awards bring new products, services and processes to the market, generating high-quality jobs across Maine. Businesses, non-profit organizations, academic institutions and entrepreneurs are eligible for funding under MTI's program, which is outlined below:Initial contact is made when those interested complete an online intake form. Meetings are established with entities proposing projects. Using an assessment tool, the potential applicant and the Institute review eight different areas including: Team Ability, Innovation and Value Proposition, Customer and Market, Business/Organization Model, and Scope of Work/Budget. At this point the process may continue with the Institute or may be referred to a business partner. If the determination is to apply for support, the appropriate level of funding request will be determined, and the application will be submitted. The funding level will also determine the level of due diligence needed with the application. Funding levels may also help to determine the nature of the award. The Institute awards grants, loans and equity investments. Successful applicants who receive funds are also required to submit reporting on their projects for five years post award.Four funding levels are used in the application process, as follows:Range One Awards less than $25,000Range Two Awards between $25,000 and $100,000Range Three Awards between $100,000 and $250,000Range Four Awards over $250,000

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $28,877,346
Program Service Revenue $876,429
Investment Income $736,872
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $30,490,647

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $22,384,003
Salaries & Benefits $1,432,186
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $28,614,493
Other Expenses $6,131,272
TOTAL EXPENSES $29,947,461

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $30,490,647 $22,492,763 +0.4%
Expenses $29,947,461 $21,984,308 +0.4%
Net Income $543,186 $508,455 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
13
Volunteers
120

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
5
$337,185
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Melissa LaCasse Chairperson 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amberlynn Esperanza Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jake Ward Vice Chairperson 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jed Beach Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Cassata Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Love Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlotte Mace Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Colin March Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Meredith Mendelson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rob Pierson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ian Swanberg Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Tapley Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Belyea Past Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Johnson Past Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Whitney President 40.00
Officer
$0 $56,545 $196,196
Gregory N Lee Director of Finance & Administration 40.00
Officer
$119,389 $21,600 $140,989
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 $30,490,647 $29,947,461 $22,477,274 $543,186
2024 $22,492,763 $21,984,308 $29,202,613 $508,455
2023 $36,158,450 $35,498,648 $22,300,505 $659,802
2022 $14,853,693 $15,091,479 $19,619,742 $-237,786
2021 $10,752,801 $10,538,560 $20,192,850 $214,241
2020 $27,495,350 $27,468,624 $38,580,369 $26,726
2019 $35,533,893 $35,173,668 $41,636,601 $360,225
2018 $13,968,255 $13,529,620 $49,772,164 $438,635
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