Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation

EIN: 223171529 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Lewiston, ME

Total Revenue
$29,501,864
Total Expenses
$21,982,987
Total Assets
$67,314,197
Net Assets
$63,897,869
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
Richard W Schneider
Phone
2077839101
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation, founded in 1992, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $29.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $7.5M, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

Every day, Maine Public connects the people of Maine to each other, to the world, and the world to Maine through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content. Maine Public is renowned for creating award-winning programs, as well as airing content from Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), National Public Radio (NPR), and other independent producers.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $14,391,554 Revenue: $33,300

Maine Public is the only statewide Public Media service providing local and national content over multiple radio signals, two distinct radio services (news and classical music), four television...

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Maine Public is the only statewide Public Media service providing local and national content over multiple radio signals, two distinct radio services (news and classical music), four television channels and online to Maine residents, free of charge. Maine Public is committed to bringing local, national and international news, public affairs, and cultural programming that informs and enriches our citizens.Maine Public continues to focus on providing our content on every possible platform no matter where people are in the state or their income level. Adding PBS Kids programming to the Maine Public App is just one example of delivering access at no direct cost to users -- wherever we can.Public Outreach Maine Public recognizes the need to engage the Maine community in both our content and mission and to ensure that we are meeting the needs and preferences of all Mainers. Maine Public connects with our viewers and listeners through a variety of mechanisms including Community Advisory Board (CAB) meetings that are open to the public, Board of Trustees meetings that include opportunities for public comment, community events that include state-wide free public screenings of national and Maine Public programs, a presence at fairs and festivals, and an active digital media presence with a continuously updated website (mainepublic.org) and active social media platforms including Facebook, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, and LinkedIn. Maine Public partners with non-profits across the state to promote their events and initiatives and help drive the success of their efforts. Maine Public culls feedback through a number of vehicles including listener and viewer surveys, a dedicated Audience Services team to manage all incoming queries via phone and email from the general public, and a robust Membership Services team to manage member issues and concerns.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $27,441,345
Program Service Revenue $33,300
Investment Income $590,890
Other Revenue $1,436,329
TOTAL REVENUE $29,501,864

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $11,119,114
Fundraising Expenses $4,909,132
Program Expenses $14,391,554
Other Expenses $10,751,255
TOTAL EXPENSES $21,982,987

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $29,501,864 $24,565,098 +0.2%
Expenses $21,982,987 $19,641,256 +0.1%
Net Income $7,518,877 $4,923,842 +0.5%
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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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
126
Volunteers
20

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
8
$596,201
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Adam Lee Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Onion Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Handy Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa LaCasse Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marion Freeman Immediate Past Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tarlan Ahmadov Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Burgess Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Campagna Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Cotton Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Joan Ferrini-Mundy Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joan Fortin Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vicki Goldstein Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dennis Haarsager Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Vasquez Jacobus Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Phyllis Jalbert Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Ed Liu Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Mongtomery-Rice Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Newell Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Platz Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jan Paul JP Zonnenberg Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
George Silverman Past Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Schneider President & CEO 40.00
Officer
$276,744 $36,862 $313,606
Jeff Mahaney Chief Tech Officer 40.00
Officer
$128,894 $19,078 $147,972
Michael Breton CFO 40.00
Officer
$120,466 $14,157 $134,623
Susan Tran Chief Programming Officer 40.00
Highest
$118,628 $26,028 $144,656
Scott Marchildon VP & Chief Development Officer 40.00
Highest
$155,937 $13,861 $169,798
Cory Morrissey Marketing & Communications Director 40.00
Highest
$115,514 $23,789 $139,303
Lou Demers Underwriting Sales Representative 40.00
Highest
$128,215 $16,786 $145,001
Mark Simpson News Director 40.00
Highest
$112,584 $21,326 $133,910
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 $29,501,864 $21,982,987 $67,314,197 $7,518,877
2024 $24,565,098 $19,641,256 $57,920,336 $4,923,842
2023 $23,575,872 $17,819,099 $52,245,478 $5,756,773
2022 $28,024,682 $16,946,268 $44,284,020 $11,078,414
2021 $23,482,915 $15,751,586 $34,641,801 $7,731,329
2020 $17,558,660 $15,419,688 $25,991,874 $2,138,972
2019 $17,099,798 $15,141,618 $22,466,847 $1,958,180
2018 $13,819,420 $14,628,436 $20,521,924 $-809,016
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