Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
To provide emergency food and shelter to the area homeless
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The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is a facility open 365 days a year, providing both overnight shelter as well as a Day Program.
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Mission
To provide emergency food and shelter to the area homeless
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bangor Area Homeless Shelter has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBangor Area Homeless Shelter is a registered social services nonprofit based in Bangor, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 010412267. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010412267. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is located in Bangor, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bangor Area Homeless Shelter has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bangor Area Homeless Shelter. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bangor Area Homeless Shelter holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is a facility open 365 days a year, providing both overnight shelter as well as a Day Program. Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Bangor Area Homeless Shelter are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010412267, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BANGOR AREA HOMELESS SHELTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Bangor adds police detail to Peirce Park following arrival of homeless encampment - Spectrum News
Bangor community comes together in 31st annual hike for unhoused people - newscentermaine.com
Hike for the Homeless held in Bangor - WABI
Hike for the Homeless: Hundreds gather for annual event in downtown Bangor - newscentermaine.com
Hike for the Homeless returns to Bangor waterfront - WABI
Bangor warming shelters faced increased demand this winter - newscentermaine.com
Second grader organizes schoolwide donation drive for Bangor homeless shelter - WABI
Bangor shelters prepare for extreme cold this weekend - newscentermaine.com
Property owners call for closure of Bangor homeless encampment by Dec. 19 - WABI
Three warming shelters will be open in Bangor this winter - Spectrum News
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 45 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1985
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
- What is Bangor Area Homeless Shelter?
- Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bangor, United States. The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is a facility open 365 days a year, providing both overnight shelter as well as a Day Program.
- When was Bangor Area Homeless Shelter founded?
- Bangor Area Homeless Shelter was founded in 1985.
- Who leads Bangor Area Homeless Shelter?
- Boyd Kronholm serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Bangor Area Homeless Shelter located?
- Headquartered in Bangor, ME, United States.
- What is Bangor Area Homeless Shelter's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bangor Area Homeless Shelter trustworthy?
- Bangor Area Homeless Shelter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bangor Area Homeless Shelter's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010412267.
- What is Bangor Area Homeless Shelter's website?
- http://www.bangorareashelter.org