2024-05-10T14:33:19-05:00 2023-06-30 010523282 Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC 2211 Congress St Portland ME 04102 990 2022-07-01 455132214 Maine Academy of Natural Sciences MAIN 2074150503 13 Easler Road PO Box 158 Hinckley ME 04944 Ashley Hyde Business Manager 2074150503 2024-05-10 1 Ashley Hyde 999009999 1 Barbara J McGuan CPA P00219457 2077752387 2024-05-10 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Matthew Newberg 13 Easler Road PO Box 158 Hinckley ME 04944 2875839 0 X www.maineacademy.org X 2012 ME Charter school providing services to children ranging in age from 14 to 18. 13 13 47 21 0 0 600947 533476 2232446 2331363 0 0 6820 11000 2840213 2875839 0 0 0 0 2018962 2066525 0 0 5688 1017497 905882 3036459 2972407 -196246 -96568 1713335 2056630 452615 892478 1260720 1164152 X The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences (MeANS) is a public charter high school that inspires and engages students through project-based, student-centered instruction immersed in the natural sciences of Maine with a focus on agriculture, forestry, and the environment. MeANS challenges all students to connect with their education in order to grow as individuals, interact with their communities and lead fulfilling lives. Our values will be respect, responsibility, and community. 0 0 2735484 2331363 Charter School offering project-based, student-centered instruction immersed in the natural sciences of Maine with a focus on agriculture, forestry and the environment to children ages 14 to 18. The school served 179 students for the 2022-2023 school year. 2735484 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Ashley Hyde 2074150503 13 Easler Road PO Box 158 Hinckley ME 04944 Dr Mike Muir Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sally Beaulieu Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kimberly Patnode Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Martha Harris Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Whitney King Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jesse Wechsler Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dana Doran Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anna Perkins Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon Webber Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Callan Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Dodge Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dianna Gram Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Erin Brown Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Christopher Past Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Matthew Newberg Head of School/Principal/Treasurer 40.00 0.00 X 93238 0 19988 Angela Hesketh Treasurer/GWH CFO 20.00 20.00 X 0 112602 11252 93238 112602 31240 0 0 0 0 Good Will Home Association PO Box 159 Hinckley ME 04944 Lunch Services, IT Services, and Financi 264377 1 74651 449073 9752 533476 Tuition 611600 2315195 2315195 Other Income 611600 16168 16168 2331363 11000 0 11000 11000 11000 2875839 2331363 0 11000 113226 113226 1487806 1416910 70896 125252 117848 7404 298383 290562 7821 41858 40149 1709 5134 5134 14700 14700 140377 100377 40000 5450 5450 70856 32079 38777 19928 15048 4880 271984 267315 4669 99004 98766 238 7189 7189 156663 156663 26410 26410 Program Food and Suppli 82169 82169 Staff Development 6018 4372 1646 2972407 2735484 231235 5688 X 1051607 553744 259326 131352 171239 4718 4270 3185 12415 717258 283494 522473 433764 116575 505297 1713335 2056630 113749 206531 164222 173066 174644 0 512881 452615 892478 X 647680 592105 613040 572047 1260720 1164152 1713335 2056630 -96568 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 322612 41948 280664 377646 224546 153100 17000 17000 0 433764 Lease obligations 512881 512881 2875839 0 2875839 0 2875839 2972407 0 2972407 0 2972407 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 While the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences maintains and follows a non-discrimination policy, this policy is not specifically included in the Organization's written communications. Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 Maine Academy of Natural Sciences receives program service revenue from the Maine Department of Education and other Municipalities for educational services. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Good Will Home Association is the sole corporate member of the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Good Will Home Association, the sole corporate member of the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, has the following rights regarding Board member appointment: 1. The appointment of 49% of the MeANS Board of Directors and nominates the remaining 51% from a list of potential board members which are then elected by the MeANS board. 2. The removal of any of their appointed 49% of the MeANS board members. 3. The Member approves any change to the number of directors constituting the Board of Directors within the limitations prescribed in the Articles of Incorporation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Good Will Home Association, the sole corporate member of the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, has the following rights in addition to those involving board appointment: 1. The Member approves any amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Organization or the bylaws; 2. The Member may approve of the sale, lease, or other disposition (but not the mortgage, pledge, or grant of any security interest) of all, or substantially all, of the assets and property of the Organization, the dissolution of the Organization, or its merger or consolidation into another corporation; and 3. Any other matter that the directors may vote to submit for approval by the Member. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is presented to the Board via electronic format. The Board is given 2 weeks to review and comment. Board members are asked to respond to the e-mail stating they have reviewed even if they have no comment. After an appropriate period of time (typically a couple of weeks), the review is closed, and the CPA is contacted letting them know if questions or changes are needed. If everything is fine the 990 is released for submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The bylaws adopted by the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences Board of Directors require Directors and Officers to sign a statement on an annual basis, which affirms such person has agreed to comply with the conflict of interest policy. To ensure the Organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall at a minimum include the following: 1. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arm's length bargaining. 2. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the corporation's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction. When conducting the periodic reviews, the Organization may, but need not, use outside advisors. If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the Board of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Board of Directors periodically reviews compensation packages and decides any pay adjustments. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and Form 990 available to the public upon request, and via their website. The Organization also holds public meetings in which the finance committee shares financial reports and data with the public. Form 990, Part X, Line 10: Land, Buildings, and Equipment Section 1.263(a)-3(n) Election: Maine Academy of Natural Sciences 13 Easler Road P.O. Box 158, Hinckley, ME 04944 EIN 45-5132214 Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is electing to capitalize repair and maintenance costs under Regulation Section 1.263(a)-3(n). Good Will Home Association PO Box 159 Hinckley ME 04944 010211508 Educational services to needy and deserving children ME 501(c)(3) Line 2 N/A 0 GW Hinckley Foundation PO Box 122 Hinckley ME 04944 274631492 Supporting organization for Good Will Home Association ME 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I Good Will Home Association 0 Unity Foundation 230 Main St Unity ME 04988 010536785 Supporting organization for Good Will Home Association ME 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0