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V O L . X X X I N O. X X I I 74 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 5 – 2 0 2 6 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E 2026 GOALS Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is committed to reducing the impact of cancer in all of Maine's 16 coun- ties. Our grantmaking focuses on the following: � Access to Care: Everyone deserves access to the best possible care, regardless of their income level or where they live. MCF supports efforts to ensure the availability of the best treatments for all Mainers. With financial distress only increas- ing for cancer patients, MCF also funds programs addressing food insecurity, mortgage/rental assis- tance, household expenses, medical expenses, transportation, and other important basic needs. � Prevention: e best way to beat cancer is to prevent it from occurring. MCF supports statewide prevention efforts, focusing on preventative care, healthy lifestyles, and reducing tobacco use. � Early Detection: Finding cancer early, when it is most treatable and beatable, saves lives. MCF supports programs that improve and increase early detection and screening efforts. In addition, MCF ser ves as the backbone organization for Maine's Impact Cancer Network (MICN). is 500-member effort is dedicated to reducing cancer's impact on individuals and communities in Maine through collaboration and systems improvement. A critical leader in the state with a bird's eye view of the cancer landscape locally and nationally, MCF recognizes that only through strong partnerships can true success be achieved. FUNDRAISING/EVENTS OPPORTUNITIES Every dollar raised by our events goes directly to Maine communities. � Sugarloaf Charity Summit Weekend, Jan. 23-25, 2026, Carrabassett Valley, ME – Join Sugarloafers for the Widowmaker Welcome Party, Charity Challenge fundraiser, Charity Gala and Live Auction. � Mary's Walk, March 29, 2026, Saco, ME – A family-friendly welcome to spring that fights cancer with every step the community takes together. � Tri for a Cure, July 12, 2026, South Portland, ME – Celebrating strength, community, and hope, this all-women triathlon is Maine's largest one-day fundraiser! FUNDRAISING/EVENTS � Sponsor MCF events and showcase your business' commitment, com- munity engagement, and passion to fight cancer. � Host your own Community Fundraiser. We welcome creative fundraising efforts from across the state. Maybe a flotilla concert on the water, collecting cans and bottles, student snow cone sales at a school, a sporting event, you choose! � Register to participate in our events. � Donate in honor or in memory of a loved one, make a gift of stock, or support a participant in one of our events. � Establish your legacy with a planned gift. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES � Event volunteers are critical to our success. Watch for online sign up for all of our events. It takes over 500 volunteers for Tri for a Cure alone. � Maine's Impact Cancer Network (MICN) is comprised of members f rom nonprofit organizations, the business community, those with lived experience with cancer, and government representatives and organizations. Visit JoinMICN.org today! BOARD OFFICERS Laura Pfeiffenberger Board Vice President Vice President, ESOP Client Advisor, Spinnaker Trust Amy Beveridge Board Secretary News Director, WMTW Channel 8 Katie Rutherford Board Treasurer Executive Director, Frannie Peabody Center BOARD MEMBERS John Benoit Vice President and Senior Benefits Strategist, Cross Benefit Solutions Devon Evans, MD Oncologist and Partner, New England Cancer Specialists Brenda Farnham Associate Vice President of Oncology Services, Northern Light Cancer Institute Linda Halleran Community Outreach Manager, Town & Country Federal Credit Union Kate Knox Election Law Attorney, Bernstein Shur Kathie Marquis-Girard Retired, Public Education Tina Pettingill Director, Government Affairs, Groups Recover Together Bethany Sanborn Senior Director, MaineHealth Lenroy Shaw Morgan Stanley Carol Taranko Associate Head of School, Thornton Academy Andrea Tetzlaff Publisher, Mainebiz Kaitlyn Umphrey Oncology Nurse Navigator, Northern Light AR Gould Mary Warren Libby Director of Recruiting, ProSearch Established: 1976 / Employees: 8 / Annual revenue: $4,104,635 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 59% MCF signature events 21% Contributions and gifts 8% Community fundraising events 8% Interest and dividends 4% Foundation grants CONTACT 170 U.S. Route 1, Suite 250 Falmouth, ME 04105 (207) 773-2533 mainecancer.org MaineCancerFoundation maine_cancer maine_cancer AWARDS/ACCOLADES Maine Philanthropy Center Top 25 Funder MISSION STATEMENT MCF leads a statewide effort to reduce the impact of cancer in Maine. We invest in the most promising and effective programs that advance cancer prevention, increase screening, and improve access to care for all Maine people. SERVICE LOCATIONS Maine Cancer Foundation serves people in all 16 Maine counties. Ray Ruby Executive Director Justin Lamontagne Board President Partner/Broker, NAI the Dunham Group AT A GLANCE Maine Cancer Foundation MCF Staff at TRI 2025 Maines Impact Cancer Network Annual Cancer Conference Tri for a Cure Volunteers