Care and Recovery
Provides comprehensive health care support and recovery services for individuals seeking wellness and stability
Creates shared spaces supporting care, justice, and recovery for individuals and communities in Maine
About Organization
Amistad Inc creates shared spaces of care, justice, and recovery in all its forms. Based in Portland, ME, the organization operates with 67 employees and 35 volunteers, generating $2.5 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1995, Amistad has grown steadily, expanding from $1.3 million in revenue in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2021.
Care and Recovery
Provides comprehensive health care support and recovery services for individuals seeking wellness and stability
Community Justice
Fosters justice-oriented community spaces that promote equity, support, and shared responsibility for wellbeing
Nutrition and Health
Delivers nutrition services and health resources to individuals and families in need of support
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2021)
$2.5M
+1% vs 2020
Expenses (2021)
$2.6M
+11.6% vs 2020
Assets (2021)
$499K
-13.6% vs 2020
Employees (2021)
67
+26.4% vs 2020
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,453,607 | $2,564,920 | $499,393 | 67 |
| 2020 | $2,429,831 | $2,297,899 | $577,709 | 53 |
| 2019 | $1,891,870 | $1,831,230 | $456,650 | 51 |
| 2018 | $1,540,297 | $1,676,947 | $230,596 | 53 |
| 2017 | $1,337,612 | $1,281,144 | $285,118 | 47 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Establish welcoming environments where individuals can access care, support, and recovery resources
Deliver health care, nutrition, and community investment programs tailored to individual needs
Connect participants with volunteers, donors, and local networks to strengthen support systems
Support individuals through recovery journeys with sustained care, justice, and community engagement
Services and programs offered by Amistad Inc
Provides health care services and support to individuals in recovery and those seeking wellness resources
Facilitates community investment initiatives and donor-designated programs to strengthen local support networks
Delivers nutrition services and food support to individuals and families in need of assistance
Meet the people behind Amistad Inc.
1995
1995
Organization established in Portland, Maine to create shared spaces of care and recovery
1996
1996
Received IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, enabling expanded community support programs
2019
2019
Annual revenue reached $1.9 million, reflecting increased community investment and service expansion
2021
2021
Staff grew to 67 employees, supporting $2.5 million in programs and services
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2021)
$109K
Highest Paid
$109K
Brian Townsend
Compensated Officers
1
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Townsend | Executive Di | $85,250 | $23,559 | $108,809 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Townsend | Executive Di | $82,099 | $24,150 | $106,249 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Townsend | Executive Director | $86,154 | $23,138 | $109,292 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Townsend | Executive Director | $80,000 | $21,400 | $101,400 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Townsend | Executive Director | $75,000 | $18,276 | $93,276 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.