Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation
Maine Public is Maine's premier, independent media resource serving the entirety of Maine, dedicated to creating exceptional opportunities for the communities it serves to engage with critical issues, …
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Maine's premiere, independent public media resource, including PBS, NPR, BBC, and others.
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Maine Public is Maine's premier, independent media resource serving the entirety of Maine, dedicated to creating exceptional opportunities for the communities it serves to engage with critical issues, compelling stories, and quality entertainment. Formed in 1992, Maine Public is an independently owned and operated nonprofit organization. Maine Public has administrative offices and production facilities for television, radio and web services in Lewiston, Bangor, Augusta, and Portland. The station's transmitters and translators, located throughout the state, deliver programs to nearly all of Maine's citizens.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMaine Public Broadcasting Corporation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lewiston, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 223171529. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $30M in annual revenue. 124 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation is located in Lewiston, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation has $30M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $30M in annual revenue. The organization has 124 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation. 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.
Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Maine's premiere, independent public media resource, including PBS, NPR, BBC, and others. Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $30M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 223171529, 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.
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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION 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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NeutralDonald Collins Obituary (2018) - Caribou, ME - Central Maine - Legacy obituary
Donald Collins, father of Sen. Susan Collins, dies at 92 - The County
A friend to all - Seacoastonline.com
Citizens United: Leftist groups push amendment to liberate us from our liberties - The Maine Wire
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 124 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation
- What is Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation?
- Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lewiston, United States. Maine's premiere, independent public media resource, including PBS, NPR, BBC, and others.
- When was Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation founded?
- Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation?
- Michael Breton serves as CFO.
- Where is Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation located?
- Headquartered in Lewiston, United States.
- What is Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation trustworthy?
- Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 223171529. Registration: 22-3171529 (United States).
- What is Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation's website?
- http://www.mainepublic.org