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Nonprofit · EIN 01-0286541

MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION

Tax-exempt · CONCORD, NH 03302

Financials

$184.8M$177M2023$197.8M$196.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$197,795,238$196,103,650$1,691,588$86,384,684$7,793,442$78,591,242
December 31, 2023990$184,818,836$176,984,809$7,834,027$83,523,588$8,028,145$75,495,443
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$193,396,724
Investment income
$4,398,514
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,442,652
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$750,483
Benefits paid to members
$169,365,692
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$175,981
Other salaries and wages
$895,110
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,351,480
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$183,878
Accounting fees
$46,478
Occupancy
$56,383
Travel
$12,243
Depreciation
$372
Program services (functional)
$178,414,958
Management and general (functional)
$17,688,692

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$83,523,588
Total assets, end of year
$86,384,684
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,793,442
Net assets, end of year
$78,591,242
Land, buildings and equipment
$64
Publicly traded securities
$67,045,774
Net assets without donor restrictions
$78,591,242
Gross unrelated business income
$100,000
Gross receipts
$210,782,104
Employees
7
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1965
State of legal domicile
ME

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Thomas RaffioDDPNH President & CEO
Officer
10$1,112,510$72,619
Laurie BienefeldDDPNH Vice President of Finance
Officer
10$265,206$22,378
Jeffrey R Walawender DDSChair & Director
Trustee or director, Officer
3$33,781$0
Bruce Nickerson CPAVice Chair & Director
Trustee or director, Officer
3$20,625$0
Benjamin Marcus EsqBoard Clerk
Officer
3$12,037$0
Laura Oakes DMDDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
3$11,925$0
Katherin O'GradyTreasurer & Director
Trustee or director
3$11,425$0
Grace Odimayo DMDDirector
Trustee or director
3$11,425$0
Scott NormandeauDirector
Trustee or director
3$10,700$0
Kathy ReynoldsDirector & Past Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$10,700$0
Kristine Avery SPHRDirector
Trustee or director
3$9,725$0
Stephanie Pouzol DMDDirector
Trustee or director
3$9,250$0
Melissa Haidu-Sylvia DDSDirector
Trustee or director
3$9,250$0
Jennifer ThompsonDirector
Trustee or director
3$9,250$0
Burton Rankie DDSDirector
Trustee or director
3$9,250$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marcia MinterDirector
Trustee or director
3$8,525
David Daigler CPADirector
Trustee or director
3$5,800
Craig Bradford Rand DDSDirector (end 4/2024)
Trustee or director
3$3,625
Ayla Nelson DMDDirector (start 4/2024)
Trustee or director
3$725
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Thomas RaffioDDPNH President & CEO
Officer
10$1,106,070$71,434
Francis BoucherDDPNH Sr. Vice President (part-year)
Officer
10$184,279$39,856
Laurie BienefeldDDPNH Vice President of Finance
Officer
10$215,209$5,569
Jeffrey R Walawender DDSChair & Director
Trustee or director, Officer
3$31,768$0
Benjamin Marcus EsqBoard Clerk
Officer
3$17,951$0
Laura Oakes DMDDirector
Trustee or director
3$13,072$0
Kathy ReynoldsDirector & Vice chair (part-year)
Trustee or director, Officer
3$12,631$0
Craig Bradford Rand DDSDirector
Trustee or director
3$11,188$0
Kristine Avery SPHRDirector
Trustee or director
3$10,996$0
Bruce Nickerson CPATreasurer & Director
Trustee or director, Officer
3$10,496$0
Katherin O'GradyDirector
Trustee or director
3$10,496$0
Scott NormandeauDirector
Trustee or director
3$9,112$0
Grace Odimayo DMDDirector
Trustee or director
3$8,420$0
Burton Rankie DDSDirector
Trustee or director
3$8,420$0
Melissa Haidu-Sylvia DDSDirector
Trustee or director
3$7,728$0
Jayne GilesVice Chair & Director (part-year)
Trustee or director, Officer
3$5,652$0
Marcia MinterDirector
Trustee or director
3$5,536$0
Jennifer ThompsonDirector
Trustee or director
3$2,768$0
Stephanie Pouzol DMDDirector
Trustee or director
3$2,768$0
David Daigler CPADirector
Trustee or director
3$2,076$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2002, CONCORD, NH 03302-2002
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Thomas Raffio, PO Box 2002, Concord, NH 033022002
Signed the 990
Thomas Raffio, President & CEO
Phone
(603) 223-1000
Return prepared by
Baker Newman & Noyes

Mission

It is our mission to advance the oral health and overall wellness of our customers and the general public by providing innovative benefits and professional partnerships through diversified strategic business and philanthropic initiatives.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Maine Dental Service Corporation, Inc. advances and promotes the improvement of oral health by offering innovative, cost effective dental benefits plans that meet the needs of our customers by integrating activities such as cost management policies, fee reduction agreements with dentists, ensuring quality and cost effective dental benefit delivery, and accurate and timely claims payment. We are recognized for our expertise in the dental benefits industry, the vibrancy of our participating dentist network, and our strong brand. Program services include the processing and payment of claims for dental benefits for various large and small groups, as well as individuals and families. Maine Dental Service Corporation, Inc. processed approximately 901,000 claims in 2024. There are approximately 444,900 members in Maine included in the various plans. Customer's expectations for quality standards are extremely rigorous and we provide a guarantee of service called GOSE, or Guarantee of Service Excellence, which guarantees seven key service claims: (1) smooth implementation to Northeast Delta Dental; (2) exceptional customer service; (3) quick processing of claims; (4) no inappropriate billing by participating dentists; (5) accurate and quick turnaround of identification cards; (6) timely employee booklets; and (7) marketing service contracts. In the event one or more of these service guarantees are not met, a cash reimbursement is provided.
    Expenses $177,664,475 · revenue $193,296,724
  • Maine Dental Service Corporation Inc. is one of three members of the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation. The company contributes .075% of annual budgeted revenue, as well as 10% of annual revenue in excess of expenses, to the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation. The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation's purpose is to improve the access to, and the quality of, oral health care and education for the public and dental communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation awards numerous grants to community organizations and programs.
    Expenses $330,954 · grants $330,954
  • Maine Dental Service Corporation (MDSC) participated in Northeast Delta Dental's initiative to attract more dentists to Northern New England. Through this program, MDSC contributed to a shared pool of funds administered by the Recruitment Center at Bi-State Primary Care Association (Bi-State). These funds support dental student loan repayment and forgiveness plans, and help to retain qualified dental health professionals in the New England region. During this tax year, MDSC provided nearly $420,000 in grants to 12 recipients within this initiative, bolstering New England's professional dental care workforce and capacity and improving access to dental care in Maine.
    Expenses $419,529 · grants $419,529

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
01-0286541
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1970
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$86,384,684
Income (IRS master file)
$210,782,104

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$197,795,238$196,103,650$86,384,684XML
990December 2023$184,818,836$176,984,809$83,523,588XML
990December 2022$164,272,761$160,372,570$75,628,828IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0286541).

Questions about MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION

What is the EIN of MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION is 01-0286541.
Is MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1970.
Are donations to MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Thomas Raffio.
Who are the officers and directors of MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 19 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,112,510 (Thomas Raffio, DDPNH President & CEO).
How much revenue does MAINE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $197,795,238, expenses of $196,103,650 and total assets of $86,384,684 at year end.

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