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Special Olympics Maine

Special Olympics Maine

South Portland, ME 04106
Tax ID01-0355822

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,896,145

Expenses

$1,190,706

Website

somaine.org

Mission

Our mission is to provide year-round sports training & athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children & adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

About

Special Olympics Maine conducts several state level competitions annually in 22 Olympic-style sports. Among these are summer and winter games, which are 3-day, 2-night events hosting 1,500 and 500 athletes respectively - regional soccer and basketball events (6 total), equestrian, aquatics, bocce, motor activities, golf, and tennis competitions in various locations around the state. On an annual basis, our program serves over 4,000 different athletes. In addition, there are more than 45 competitive events offered at the local or area level. Our program also offers a statewide comprehensive 'coaches education system' to train volunteer coaches and event volunteers, who in turn, train our athletes in the many sports we offer.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in a variety of olympic-style sports.”.

When referring to its actions, they were described as: “To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in a variety of olympic-style sports.”.

  • According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is ME.
  • As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 125 JOHN ROBERTS ROAD, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, 041063295.
  • According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 8 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $705,439.
  • The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 21 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1973.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $432,251 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $111,839 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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