Maine Center for Economic Policy
Maine Center for Economic Policy
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About this organization
Revenue
$990,024
Expenses
$1,047,375
Mission
Mecep advances credible public policies through research, analysis, education, and outreach. In 2018, it produced over 120 research and education pieces and events to support economically just policy-making.
About
Research & Education - Mecep conducts research, analysis, and education and outreach to advance economic policies that help working families prosper. 2018 accomplishments: produced 24 research policy briefs and analyses, issued 32 press releases and op-eds, and had our analyses cited in 96 news stories; maintained a biweekly blog and daily Facebook and Twitter sites; published a monthly newsletter, hosted an annual conference, and presented information at 16 public events on topics such as tax fairness, budget options, health care access, fair wages, poverty trends, employment trends, predatory lending, and college affordability racial equity.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “The maine center for economic policy provides citizens, policymakers, advocates, and media with credible and rigorous economic analysis that advances economic justice and prosperity for all maine people.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Mecep advances credible public policies through research, analysis, education, and outreach. in 2018, it produced over 120 research and education pieces and events to support economically just policy-making.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is ME.
- The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is C/O MECEP BOX 437, AUGUSTA, ME, 04332.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2019 is 7.
- 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$57,351.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- 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 engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $597,272 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $95,016 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's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.