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Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(aXl) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private loundation)
Spoasoring organization; of donor advLsed ftint, or.niratlons hat operate one or more hospital facilities, and cenin ont,oliiny ntganizalions a deliried in seclion I24b(1 3) rnusl tile Form 9fl
(see inslru:Iions). Alt oths, oranizalia.is with Deparbtent 0 1110 T(easury gross receipis less than $200,000 and total as.ets less than $500,000 at he end ol the year flay U5 this form. I' 'tie' 'lal Re ei1ue Se' vice Th o,otrnzatk,n may iwo 0 rise a copy of his reVurn to satisfy slate repornnq requirements.
A For the 2012 calendar and
Form 990EZ 0MB No 1545.1150
2012
MAINE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST L Te,ie[ptKa'e ,u,rr,ticr
(207) 458-2023
F Group Exerriptlon Number . . . . . .
Chock fl if the organization is not I Websile: • PIMETREEWATCHDOG.ORG required to attach Schedule (Form
Ta-exemptstatus (cieck only crc) - O1(c)(3) 9 M)I(c) ( ) (insert rio.) 9 4947(aXl) or 9 527 990-Z. 01 990-PF).
K Check ' if the organization is not a section 509(a)(3) supporting UI ganization or a section 527 organization and its gross r ocoipts are normally not mole than $50.000. A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not requ red though Form 990 N (c-postcard) may be required (see instruclions). But If the organization chooses to rile a return, be sure to Fite a complete return.
L Add lines 5b. 6c, and lb. to line 9 to determine riross receipts. If gross receipts are $2O0, 0 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (H) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of rorni 990-[7 . $ 176, 512.
_______ Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructIons for Part I) Check it the orqan'zalion used Schedule C to respond lo any question In this Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [I
Name chanqe lreIi, I 'ct,,'
le,iiiinIe-J 4, 87 CENTRAL STREET ME 04347
i Contributions. g'tts. grants, and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Program service revenue inicludtrg government fees and contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Membership dues and assessmentc .
4 Investment inconic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory.. . - 5 a b Loss, cost or other basis and sales expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . Sb
Gain or (irs) torn sale of assets oth than iriiantow (Subtract !ina So trcm line Sa) . . . . . .
6 Gaming and fundraising events a Cross incorile fiom yam ny (attach Schedule C if greater than $1 5,000) 6 a b Gross income from tundraising events (not includinq $ of contnihi
horn fundraising events reportod on line I) (attach Schodulo C if (ho sum of sUch gross income and contributions exceeds $15000) - - Gb Loss: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . . . . . 6
Net incorrie or (loss) horn gaming and Iuiidraisiuiy everfts (add lines Sc and Gb and subtract line 6c) . .
7 a Guoss sales of invontory. less r otur ns and allowancos . . . . . . . . . 7 a bLess: costofgoodssold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7b
Gross profit o (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtracl line 7b from line 7a) - 8 Other revenue (describe in Sctuedule 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Totalrevenue.Addlinesl,2,3.4,ScGd.?cand8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Benefits paid to or for rilembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits 13 Professional fees a 'd other payments to indopendent contracto ... . . . . . . . . .
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities! and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 °rinting. publications, postage, and shipping - . . 16 Othei expenses (doscribe in Schedule 0' . . . . . . . . . . . ...
SCHEDULE .
17 Total expenses. Add linos 10 through 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Excess or (deticit) for the year (Subtact line 1) liorti line 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A
19 Net assets or fund blarrces at beginning of yea' (froirr line 2), colurniri (A)) (must agree with eridof-year figurorcportedonprloryear'sreturn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Other changes ri net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . . . .
21 Net assets or fund halances at end of year. Combine lines lB through 20
BAA For raDenwork Reduction Act Notice, see the seDarate instructions
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104,533.
(2012)
I LE.40503L I 2/U//I '2
Form 990-El (2012) TUE MAINE CFJJTF.P FOP PHPT.TC INTEREST 27-2.623867 Paqe 2
22 Cash. swings. and investments. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 99710. 22 124,997. 23 Landandl,uildinqs - - -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -23 24 Other assets (desciibe iii Schedule 0' - - -- -SEE SCHEDULE —
-4. 823. 4. 41 25 Totalassets -- -- - - -- -- -- - - ------------- -104,533. 25 - 129,458. 26 Totalliabililies(desciibeinscheduleo) ----------------------- - o. ______________ 27 Net assets or lund balances (line 27 of column (R) must agree jith line 21) 104 533 27 129, 458.
n — Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instrs for Part III.) Expenses Check if the organization used Schedule (1) to respond to any question in this Fart lU -- -- ---- (ReqLi-red for section 501
hat is tho crgaiiizatins prinlaly exenitx purpDse? - SEE SCHEDULE 0 - - organizations and scLioi Describe the orga'irzutiuii s prugr'n service acconiplishirnents for ecIi of it three ar gest program scruicos, CS 4947(a)fl) trusts optional rrieasured by expenses. In a clear and concise mailnor, dcscribe the services p1 ovided, the numbcr of persons ro othie beiieIied, and other relevant inlorniation for each program title. iS
28 SEE SCHEDULE 0
(Grants$ ) It thjs amount includes thi ait E k TTI IIT.TT fl 28a 151, 587. 29
(Grants$ - -th T T T 29a ____________ 30
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign giants, check hare -- -- -- - -30 a 31 Othoi program services (describe in ScheduLe 0) - -- -- - -- -- -- - - -- - -- -
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreiqn grants, check here -- -- -- - - -31 a 32 Totalprogramserviceexpenses(addlinos28athrouqh31a ----------- - -- -- - -- - -32 151,587.
- List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each onc vci1 if not conlpcls3tcd. (see the instructions foi Part IV.) Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any qijeslion in his ['art IV. -
(a) \an nc TrW (h)Aver:cehou(s PCI (c)R;portabicco,rjcnsaron Ce)Estirnaieda'rourtof
BERT LANGUET TREASURER JAY DAVIS DIRECTOR FLETCHER KITTREDGE
ANN LUTHER SECRETARY DAVID B. OFFER DIRECTOR _________ NAOMI SCHALIT EXECUTIVE DIREC JOHN CHRISTIE PUBLISHER CORDON LUTZ DIREcTOR NICK MILLS PRESIDENT ANN GOGGIN DI RECTQR JED DAVIS DIRECTOR _______ NEILA SMITH DIRECTOR - -
0. o. a. U. 0. 0.
0. 0. 0.
55,000. 8 967. - 0.
4,800. 0. 0.
0. 0. 0.
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Form 990-EZ (2012) THE MAINE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST 27-2623867 F, ll Other Information (Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements inSEE SCHEDULE 0
toe instructions for Part V) Check if the organization used Schedule C to respond to any question in this Part V .. . .....
33 Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? It 'Yes' Yes provide a deta led desc ption of each activity in Schedule U .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .33
34 Yierc an'j sign licart cFi iiges nwdc to tic orgn iizi ic or ver ii ri do:unicrit Ii 'Yes,' Ltach a confoi 'tied copy c lie arneided docunients if hey rel t chtige to the organization's name. Otherwise, explain tie change on SabedLi 'e 0 (sea nsfrLictions) . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .34
35 a Did the ci go 'i iza Lion have unrelated ousi less gros iricoirie of $1 000 or rr ore dur i rig the year tori business aol ,vi ties - - suchasthosereportedonlnes2,ba,and7a,amonqothers)' . .. . . . . . .. .. .. .. . ....35a If 'Yes to line 35a. has the organizalion filed a Form 990 T for the year? If 'No,' provide an explanat'on in Schodule C. 35b Was the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 5D1(c)(6) orqaniation suhe.ct to section 5033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax icquirements during lie year? IF 'Yes,' cortiplete Schedule C. Pai t Ill . . .. .. .. . .35
36 Did tIle organ iatiori u ndeq go a liquidation, d issol u Li cii, ter rn ic atior i, or igtii rica itt disposition of net assets dLiririg the year? If 'Yes. complete applicable pats of Schedule N . .. .. .. . .36
37a Enter amoLrrt of political expenditures, direct on indirect, as described in the instructions. . 0 . b Did tie orgariiatiori File Form 1120-POL Foi Uris yew' . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .3/b
38a Did the organization bpi row from, or make any loans to. any officer, ditecLor trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and stiI outstanding at the end or the tax year covered by this return' .. .. . .33a
b'f 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part II and Anter the total arnrourit involved . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . . .3Gb N/A
39 Section 501 (c)(7) ci ganizations. Enter. ____________ a Initiation fees and cap'tal contributions included online 9 .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .39a N/A b Gross receipts ! included on line 9, for public use of clLib facilities . . 39b ..... -. N/A
40a Section 501 (c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the oi ganization during the year under: secLion 4911 • ! section 4912' 0 section 4955 0 _________
b Seclion 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4 organizations, Did the organization engage iii any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a p'ior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ' If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I . .. .. ..4Gb Section 501 (cX3) arid 501 (c(4) orgaiiizatiorrs. Enter arniount of ax irriposed on orgairizaticri managers or disqua,ified persons during the year under sections 4912. 4955, and 4958 .. .
d Sect.ori 501 (cX3) and 501 (cX4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by to organization . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . - 0. All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a proliib tad tax shelter transaction? If 'Yes' complete Farm 8886-T . . . . . .
41 List the stLes wi U which cujy of his 'cliii n is hI ed NONE
42 a The n'qanizat nr,'s tooks are iii cane of JOT-IN CHRISTIE Telephone no, (207) 458 - 2023 Locac.at P 0 BOX 284 HALLOWELL ME ZIP -1-4 ' 04347 ________
At any . tirsie d u ri rig a ie calerida r year, did tie organization 'ave a ri i rite est in or a signature or o hen a jtior ity over a Yes No financial account in a lareign country (such as a bank account, securities account,
0r other financial account) .42 b. x
If ' Yes,' enter the lame ci he Foreign couiitiy
See Jie instructions for ezepticns an filing requirements tor Form TO F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bsnk nd Financial Accounts ______________________ At any time dui ing the calendar yea', did tIle organization ma ntain an office outside of the U.S.' .. .. .. . .. . . X If 'Yes,' enter the name ot the foreign country:'
43 Section 494)(a)(I) noriexernpt char (able Li usts tiling For in 990-EZ in lieu oF Form 1041 - Check heie.. ... .. ... ....... J N/A mid enter tie arr'ourt of tax'exerript nterest received or accrued dunng he tax year .. .. . .. . 43 N/A
44 a Did the orari' zaihori cria rio i rr any du nor ady; sed firinis do ri rig the year? If Yes,' Forrri 990 riusl be zorr p leted i istead ofForm99o-EZ
Did lie organization operate one or More hospital facilities during the year? If 'Yes,' Form 990 iiust be coinioleted inste.adofrorm99o'EZ .. .. .. Did tIle organiatiori iece,ve any payments For indoor tanning services dur ny the year
If 'Yes' to line 4c, has the organizaLion filed a Forrri 720 to report these payments? ff'No,'provideanexpianationinscheduieQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 a Did the nrqanizalion have a controlled enlLty ct the organization within the meanrq nf section 51 2(b)(I 3)? -
b Did the organization receive an ,aynient frcm r enoa ir a!ly transaction with 1 contt led eti within the nicaning of section 51 2(hX 13)? It 'Yes.' Hr -i 9 arid Sctieriu a R niay riced Lu be eoii'ple!a instead of Furri 9 ' LZ (see irti uc orrs) . .. .. .. .. .. ..
rorm 990.EZ (2012) THE MAINE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST 27-2623867 ge 4 No
46 Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to ?f candidates tor public office? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part I 46 X
Part Vii Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check ii the organization used Schcdule 0 to respond to any question in this Part VI . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes No 47 Did lie organizalion elgaqe rr lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year" If Yes,
complete Schedule C, Part II . . . . ................................................................... I X 48 Is the organization a school as described in section 1/0(b)(1)(A)(ii)? It Yes, complete Schedule E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 X 49a Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization . ...................... I!!_x
b It 'Yes,' was the related orgariiatiorr a section 527 organization 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
50 (;omleIe this table f' tie onganuzatiorl's five highest conrperrsated employees (did than officers, directors, trustees aid key employees) whc each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. II tiere is none, enter None.'
NONE
(a) Nane and titie ot ear employee liHmi 111:5,, :i erm $' COODO
d) HeC ith oeref its, (b) Average hcurs (c) Fe1)omfabie con - oermsai om ccatrmbui 0mm to employee (e) E,,iim.itnm: mirmmmimmi mi i'. .m wee (J e0t'i (F:rrri 'Ii 2lCi MiSC) tmcmmimi i ll s. irmt ricicriur: c.thcr comprrsatioi t po';miimim compennatici
f Total number ol other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . . .
51 Complete this teole for the organizations five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100003 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter 'Noire.
(a) N,mrrim, aummi mu:ilmes,, ill ,-,am:i miuiiepmmmnmmi cmuuuimacio' im sri ilmuma iimaiu lOO.COD (b) Ty:ue 'ii ,,,,mvi::e (c) Commmpcmsrm:ior
NONE
d Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52 Did the organization complete Schedule A? Note: Alt section 501 (c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................... .. Yes No
Ueder penUes o perJry. i deciare :trat i taee exarruned this return, niciucung accomparynmg scheduies aid siatemen:s, and io The best of ny ericw edçe and behei. it $ u.s. correct, and cc-implete. Deciaraton of oreparer (other Than off cer) abased oral informatmor of which prexarer ias any kncn'edge.
Sign Signaiure o'ficer Date
Here JOHN CHRISTIE PtJBLISHER Type or print namle and lOis.
Paid
Type preparn narre Date
P00340648
Preparer ruins name MACPAGE LLC Use Only irmn's,miiuess ONE MARKET SQUARE Fumrr'shir'i 01-0242373 _______ AUGUSTA, ME 04330 Phoneno. 207-622-4766 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions - ................................. Yes [II No
Form 990-Ez (2012)
TF&,01f121 03i14113
0MB No. l545-047
SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Complete ii the organization is a section 501(cXS) organization or a section
:'eparhenr of i Treasury ________________ 4947(axl) nonexempt charitable trust. ______________
Internal Revenue service I ' Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-U. See separate Fnstructlons, ________________
no Organization it flOt private toundation becaLite it Is ct- or lines I through II, check Only 000 bOx.) 1 A church, convention ci churches or ssuciatjoni of churches described in section 170(bXlXAXi). 2 A school described in section 170(bX1XAXII). (Attach Schedule E.) 3 A hospital oi a cooperative hospital service or ganization described iii section 1 70(bXlgAXiii). 4 A medical research organizalion operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 1 70(bXl XAXih) Enter the hospita's
name, city and state:
5 J An oi ga riizatiori u oe
a ted For lie bene iL ot a cal lege u urlives ty uwiled Or OpCtd ted by gover ii rrierita I unit described in section
170(bXlXAXlv). (Complete Part II.) 6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(bX1XAXV).
x An organization that normally receives substantial part cf its sjppont fron a governmental unit or rot the general public described in section 170(bXlXAXvi). (Cornpete Prt II.)
fl A community trust described in section 170(bXlXAXvi). (Complete Part II.)
9 An organization Inst normally receives: fl) rr ore than 33 1/3% of its support fro ml oontr ibuions, meriborship foes, and gross rcceipts fr oni activi:ies related to its exempt functio.ns - sJhlect to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-1/3% of its support Iron gross investment incon',o and unncl Lcd busuicss taxablc incorlic css sod on SI tax) from bjsi'iesscs c :quircd by tie or ganizetioi after June 30 1975. See section 50aX2). (Complete Part Ill.)
10 An organization organized and operated exclusively to tesi For pUblic safety. See section 5O aX4). i An organization organized and operated exclusively for the hen efit 0', to perforn tie fund o ns of, or carry out the purposes of one or more publicly
- suppoted orgrnzaLior's described in section 509()(I) or section 509(a)(2). See section 50aX3. Check the box [hat describes the type ni supporting organization and complete lines lie thi ough 1 h. a fliype I h 9 Type II c type Ill - Functionally integrated d 9 Type Ill - Non-functionally integrated
9 By checking Ibis box ! I certify that lbs organizalion is not conlrolled direcily or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons othcr than foundation managers and other I iou one on rare publicly suppontod organizations described in section 509(a)(l ) oi section 509(a)(2).
the organization received a written determination from the IRS that is a Type I, Type II nr Type Ill ciipporlinc nrqani7alion, checkthisbox . . .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . . .. .. . . ... .. .. .. ..
g Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or conlrihiitinn from any of the Following persons'
Yes No 0) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons describod i' (ii) and (Hi)
below, Ihe governing body of the supported onganizatton? . .. 119(i)
(ii) A family member of person described in (i) above' . . .............. 119 (ii)
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of person described in (i) or (n) above'. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 119 (IV) h Provide the blowing inborrnaitiori about the suppoi ted orgeriiation(s). -. -
(I) N,irin ipr .djriiinrirri ciii Ei\ ' (iII)Type of oroanmton (he) is ii; (v) Did von nct vi) is tie (vii) Amount ol rroiieiary &qanizalicn (desc,ibed iires i-S orqanlzwior in the oqanization in crgalizatpon in suppoit
a )oIe or iRC s5clion column (1) i(ed in column (i) or your column (I) Eee instruc(icns) your OOerniflG sLtpport Orai1iZec ii' lie
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Total see or 90-hL1 2312
TEEA040IL OIOS.'2
Schedule A (rorm 990cr 990-7) 2012 THE MAINE CENTER FOR PUBLTC TWTERST tSupport Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(bX1XA)(
(Complete only 4 you checked lie box oil line 5. 7, or 8 of Pal I or if Ire urgairiizatiori failed to qu organization fails to qualily under the tests listed below, please complete Fan Ill.)
Calendar year (or liscal year beginning in)
1 Gifts, grants, contribuons, and rncrnberst p lees re:eived. (Do not id uce arN 'I. nusual gnntt. . .
2 Tax revenucs lovied fo the organizations heneftt and either paid to or expended on its behalf . . . . . . .
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the or gan'ztion without charge.
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental Unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, coLumn (t)
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 trorii line 4 . . . . . . .
fiscal year (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 . (d) 2011 (e) 2012
7 Amounts from line 4 C. - 0 67,317 . 146,334. 175,5: B Cuss income trorn interest.
dividends, payments rece!ved on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources . . . . .
9 Net in come from unrelated business aclivities, whether o i io t th e business is re u larly carned on - . . . . _____________ ____________--
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Partly.)
11 Totat support. Add lines 7 _______________________________________________________________________ through 10
12 Cross receipts Ii om related activities, etc (see instructions) .. .. ..............L 13 First five years. Ii lie u rn 990 is ui tie orgaru zatroiis f:i st, seco IUI. hi d. iourth. on fifth tax year as a section 501 (c)(3)
oiganization. check this box and stop here . .. .. .. . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. . . .
15 Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part i I, line 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lba 33-1/3% support test— 2012. It the organization did not check the box on line 13. and Ihe line 14 is 33-13% or more, check his box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
b 33-1/3% support test 2011. If tic organizat.on did not check box on line IS or 1 6a, arid line 5 is 33-113% oi inure, check this box and slop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
h a 10%-facts-andeircunistances test —2012. If Ihe organization did not check a bo on line 13, 16a, on 1Gb, ano line 14 is 10% or liar e, arid if the orgailiation fleets the 'facts-end-ciicurnstances test, check this box arid stop here. Expla ii in Part IV how the organization nieels the Facts-and-cincunistances test. The oganizaion qnlalLties as a publicly supported orqani7alion - . I
b 1 0%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2011. If the organization did not check a box on ii ne 3, 1 Ga, 1 G'D, or 1 7a, and line '5 is 10% or more, a'd if the organization meets the facts-arrd-circurr,stanices test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part IV how the organization meets te tarts-andnircrjmstances lest. The nrqani7ation qua'ifies as a publicly supported organization - . . -
18 Private foundation. If thc organizat on did not chock a box on I lie 13. ISa, Sb! 1 Ye, or 1 7b, ohleLk this box arid see instructions..
BAA SchedUle A (Farm 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
(a)2008 (b)2009 (c)2010 (d)201i
27-2623g67 Pagc 2
nd 1 70(bXl XAXVi) under Part Ill. lithe
(e)20I2 (Qlotal
67,317j 146,334j 176,512.
390,163.
0.
390,163.
(I) Total
- 390,163.
0.
390, 163. 0.
TFFAOIO2I OBicoii 2
A forri 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 THE 27-2 62 38 67 Support Schedule for Organiz Described in Sectior (Coiiiplcte oi'I, if you chcc<ed tic box oil ol Pd t or if ttre iirg'ariization us lity under Part II. If the nrqa ni,ati on fails to qualify under the tosts I stod below. couuplete Pait II.)
2008
2008
Calendar year (or fiscal yr beginning in) ' Gifts, grants, contributions and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants ... .. .
2 Gross receipts from admis- sions, merchandise sold o services performed, or facilities lurnished in any aclivty that Is related to the organizations tax-p.xeript purpose ;ross receipts from activities
(h at are not an urir elaLed tuade or business tinder section 513
4 Tax revenues levied for the organizations benefit arid either paid to or expended on its hehalt
5 The value or services oi facilities fLirnished by a governmental urut to the organization without charge.
6 Total. Add :i nps
through 5 Ia Amounts included on Lines 1.
2, and 3 received from disqualifed persons
b Amounts included on li:ics 2 and 3 received from other than disqualilied peror1s (fiat exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1 % of the aniout online 13 for the YC3L .. .. ..
cAddlinesiaand /h ... 8 Public support (Subtract line
Calendar year (or fiscal yr hcinnin in) 9 Amounts from line 6.
'a a Gross income from inerest, dividerith, payrnienb received on securities loans! rents. royaltEes and income from similar sources .. .. .. . Unrelated buiiiess taxable ncome (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after Juno 30, 1975.. Add lines ba and lOb .
11 Net in:one rem unrelat husi less activities not i nd oiled ii liri lOb, aether or net the bjsiiess is regu3rlyarriedon .. .. ..
12 Other income. Do not incLude gain or loss from the sole of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13 Tolal Sup port. Pdd r, 9, i, ii, aria '2.
14 First five years. If the Form 990 h. or fifth tax year as a Section 501 (c)(3)
Total
15 Public support percentage Ion 2012 (line 8, column (I) divided by hrie 3, column .. .. .. . .. .. .15 - 16 Public support percentage tom 2011 Schedule A ! Pad Ill line 15 . 16
, ..... . .
17 Investment income percentage for 2012 (line bc, column (f) divided hy line 13 column C) . 17 18 Investment income percentage frorri 2011 Schedule A, Part Ill, line 17 . . .. .. .. . .. . .. 18 19 a 33-1/3% support tests - 2012, 1 lie organiaLio;i did not check Ifie box on inc 14, and line 15 is more than 33-1/3% and line 17
i not mare than 33-1/3%. cF - eck th s box and stop here. The organization qualilics as a publicly suppoi ted organization . .. . H 33-1/3% support tests - 2011.1 f (lie oiganizatiouu did riot cheek a box on line 14 or line lYa, and line 16 is more han 33-1/3% and li ne 18 is not more than 33-1/3% check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported ougaruization
20 Private foundation. If the organization did not checK a box on line 14, 1 9a,oi 1 Bb, check this box and sac instructions . . .. IEEACtIO3L C'8'U9'i 2
Part II line 1/a or 1 7b; and Pat t III. kne 12. Also complete his part icr any additional information. (See instruclions).
BAA Schedule A (Form 9O or 9O-EZ) 2O2
T:cc©4 ZiICi]2
Schedule B (ron,, 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PE)
Deparli,ent of tile Treasury Internal Revenje Srice
Schedule of Contributors Attach to Form 990! Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF
clB N I L5.0047
2012 Flame or e.G or9anIzatIou THE MAINE
REPORTING Organization 'pe (check one)! Filers of: Fouti 990 or 990-EL
Form 990-PF
CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST 7-
Section: 501 (c) ( ) (cii ci iurribe) o rgar izatior I
4941(a)(I) nonexempi charitable lust not treated
as priva:e foundation
E 52? political or ganizetiori
501 (c)(3) exempt private foundation
fl 4947(a)(1) ncriexempt charitable Irust treated as a prvate Foundalion
501 (c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check ii your oigariization is covered by the General Rule or Special Rule
Note. Only a section 501 (c)(7), (B), or (10) nrgani,ation can check boxes icr both the General Rule and a Special Rule See irs(rctions.
General Rule For an organ,zatioi filing Form 990, 990-EZ. or 990-PF that received, dui -in9 tic year, $5,000 or more (iii mu icy or property) Irorri any uric contributoc (Comp;eI Parts I and II)
Special Rules
For a section SD] (c)(3) orqanizaion fihnq Form 990 or 990-EL hat met the 331/3% supoort test of the regulations under sections 5O9(a)(1) and I 70(b)(1 )A)(vi) and r oceived from any uric contributor! dui ing he year, a cunt' ibutioni of Ltre greater ol (1) $5,000 Dr (2)2% of the amount ci (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 h or (i) Form 990-EL. line 1 Complete Parts I and II
For a sectioi 50] (cR/), (8), or (10) ornaruzaton
tiling Form 990 or 990-EL Ihat received from any one contribulor. dLinng the year, total contributions of more than $1000 for use oxcfus/vefy or religious, charitable, scientific, literuty, or educatiorral purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals Complete Parts I. II , a-id Ill -
For a Sec ho rr 501 (c) (7), çS), or (10) orga uzatior' ii ii ig Foiti 990 or 990- EL that received from a rry uric contribulor. d u nq the year! con riiLltinns for isp excusIvy for reli bus, C ian (a hl, do, Pu OSE5, but tiese contributions did not total to more thai $1 .000 lit - u box is ci iecked, enter here U ie totd I coiitr i bu tia us (ha were eceived dur 'rig tIe year for a rr excfus rvaly retigi us! cha ble, pie, purpose. Do not complete any of the paits unless thc General Rule applios to (his orgari'zation because ii received ioriexcIsively reliq.ois, charitable, etc, conirihulions ot $5,00D or more during the year . . . . . $
Caution: An organizat or that is rt covered by tie General Rule and/or :he Special Rues tes no! file Sctwilure B Foim 990, 99-0-17, or 990-Pr) hut ii must answer 'No' ci Part IV, line 2, of its Four 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2. ci its Fcrm 990-PF. to certily tiat it does ict meel the tiling reqijiremenis ot Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EL, or 990-Pr).
BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Insiructions br For,,, 990, 990E1, Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EL, or 990-PE) (2017) or 9%-PF.
rLLo/u}L IIf3o'r2
age 1 &t 1 alParti Emplayer Identification rurbr
2 7-2 62 38 67
F? 1 Contributors (see ins:rijcficns) se duplicate copies of Pa t I if additional space is needed
(aj (b) (c) (d) Number Name address, and ZIP + 4 Total Type of contribution
_______ __________-__________________________________________________________ contributions
1 MAINE INITIATIVES '" '9 Payroll
$ 9,25g. Noncash
AUGUSTA, ME 04330 - is
(a) (b) (c) (d) -- Number Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total Type of contribution
contributions
2 MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Person -Payroll J $ -15,000. Noncash
ELLSWORTH, ME 04605 -- -( ComHetePtiLfheis
(a) (b) - -- (c) (d) Number Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total Type of contribution
contributions
3 NICHOLAS OTTANAY FOUNDATION Person -Payrolf J
2 QP2r Noncash
CAMPBELL HPI, N 1091 6-0401 -((Mm&e Pad ILl Ihee is
(a) (b) (c) -- (d) Number Name, address, and ZIP 1-4 Total Type ol contribution
contributions
4 ETHICS AND EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM Person Payroll J
$ 100000. Noncash
CITY. OK 73102 is
(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4
Person [J Payroll
-- - Noncash
(Complete Part II if there is d rioricash cantributirin.)
(b) (c) (d) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total Type of contribution
(d) Type ol contribution
contributions __________- --
Person - -- Payroll J
3 -Noncash
(Ca mu etc Part II ii there is -- a noncash contubutian.)
TLE0702L I i/3)/12 Schedule B (F orrn 990, 990-EL. or 990-Pr) (2012) BAA
1 to 1 ofPartll En.ployer identilicsuion nuriL,er
27 -2 6238 67
rpsvu Noncash Property (see instructions). Use dupl'Late copies of Par! II it add tional srThr.e Is neAded
(a) No. (b) (c) (d) from Description of nancash property given FMV (or estimate) Date received Part I (see incIr'jctinn
(a) No. from Part I
(b) Description of noncash property given
(c) (d) FMV (or estimate) Date received (see instructions)
(a) No. Iron Part I
(b) Description of noncash property given
(c) (d) FMV (or estimate) Date received (see instructions)
(a) Na. 1m m P a rt I
(a) No. from Part I
(b) Description of noncash property given
(b) Descviptiori of noncash property given
(c) (d) FMV (or estimate) Date received (see instructions)
(c) (d) FMV (or estimate) Date received (see instructions)
(a) No. from Part I
(b) Description ol noncash property given
(c) Cd) FMV (or estimate) Date received (see instructions)
Schedule B (rorm
990, 990-EZ, or
TFEACIfl 1113Cr 2
ScheduI B (Form 990. 990-EZ, or 990-EF) (20I2 Pago 1 to 1 of Part III Na'ii ol orgdI.ization Empi flyer jdeniir.calion numbcr
THE MAINE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST 27-2623967 Exclusively religious, charitable, etc, individual contributions to section 501(c)Q), (8) or (10) organizations that total more than $1000 for the year. ConipiBte coluniiis (a) tiiiouiIi (e) amid the loIIBwing hue entry. For orqanaIions completing Fart Ill, enter t&aI ni excfusiirn!y religioUs, charitable, etc, contributions of $1000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once Sep instruclions ) - - - $ N/A Use duplicate copies of Part Ill if additional space is needed.
(a) (b) (c) (d) No. from Purpose of gift Use of gilt Description ol how gift is held
Patti
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP -1-4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
(a) No. Irom
Part I
(b) Purpose of gilt
(c) Use t giti
(d) Description of how gift Is held
(e) Transfer of gill
Translerees name, address, and ZIP -4-4 Relationship at transferor to transferee
(a) No. from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift
(c) Use of gilt
(d) Description ol how gift is held
(a) No. from
Part I
(e) Transfer ol gift
Transferee's lame, address, and ZIP +4
(b) (c) Purpose of gilt Use of gift
Relationship ol transferor to transferee
(d) Description ol how gift is held
(e) Transler ol gift
Translerees name, address, and ZIP + 4 of transleror to transleree
r)cneclue U r oral tJ. U tL, Or TFAC7O4I 11 2
0MB No. I 545-COIL SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 201 2 Complete to provide infomiation for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. DeDartrentof the Treasuy
Attach to Form 990 or 99O-EZ. ______ Nameoflb-oroanzation
THE MAINE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST !ItlpICJerIdtntFIicMionnuntr
____-- REPORTING - 27-2623867 - __________
FORM 990-EZ, PART III - ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE
TO KEEP CITIZENS INFORNED ABOUT THEIR GOVERNNENT AND THEIR PUBLIC SERVANTS THROUGH
HIGH-QUALITY, INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING THAT IS PUBLISHED BY MEDIA
OUTLETS ACROSS THE STATE OF MAINE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THE MAIME CEITER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST REPORTING PUBLISHED 30 INVESTIGATIVE STORIES
ABOUT STATE GOVERNMENT THAT COVERED ISSUES SUCH AS TAX REFORtt WIND POWER,
PENSIONS, STIMULUS CONTRACTS AND PUBLIC HOUSING. THE CENTER ALSO TRAINED COLLEGE
STUDENT IN THE CRAFT OF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING; ESTABLISHED AN ETUICS POLICY;
AND, DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, WENT FROM THREE MEDIA PARTNERS TO MORE THAN A
DOZEN THAT DISTRIBUTED THE CENTER'S WORK ACROSS THE STATE. -
FORM 990-EZ, PART V - REGARDING TRANSFERS ASSOCIATED WITH PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS
(A) DID THE ORGANIZATION, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT' ... .. .. NO
(B) DID THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE YEAR, PAY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY CR
INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSO[AL BENEFIT CONTRACT'.................. . ... NO
BAA For Paperwrk Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form O or S90-E!. I EEA4qO1I 1718/12 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-E7) 2012
2012 SCHEDULE 0 - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PAGE THE MAINE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST
REPORTING 27-26238
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 OTHER EXPENSES
BOARD EXPENSES $ 473. DEPRECIATION . . . 787. DEVELOPMENT . . . . 7,662. DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT . 7,100. LA FEES . 1,090. FISCAL SPONSOR FEE 487. FREELANCE 1JRITERS . . . . . . . . . . 4,250. INSURANCE . . . . 3,938. INTERNET . . 4,802. MENBERSHIP DUES . . 425. MISCELLANEOUS EXP .. . 553 REFERENCE MATERIALS . . 130. REGISTRATION FEES . . . . . . 110. SUPPLIES. . 1,410. TELEPHONE . . . . . 590. TRAVEL .. . . . . 5507. WORKERS COMP INSURANCE . . . 628.
TOTAL $ 39,942.
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 OTHER ASSETS
BEGINNING ENDING
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT . .. .. .. . . . ... .. . $ 4,823. $ 4,461. TOTAL $ 4,823. $ 4,461.