Maine Public
Maine Public
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About this organization
Mission
Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content.
About
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, educates and enriches our citizens. Public OutreachMaine 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 Maine Public programs, a presence at fairs and festivals, and access to Maine Public - produced events including debates and cultural performances, and an active social media presence with a continuously updated website (mainepublic.org) and active digital platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Maine Public partners with non-profits across the state to help promote their events 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, and dedicated Member Services team to manage member issues and concerns.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “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.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “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.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as ME.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 1450 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 108 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,958,180.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- The organization pays $8,110,580 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,113,082 in fundraising expenses.