2026-09-17T14:17:20-05:00 2025-12-31 010523282 Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC 2211 Congress St Portland ME 04102 990 2025-01-01 010369125 Maine Forest Products Council MAIN 2076229288 535 Civic Center Drive Augusta ME 04330 Krysta West Executive Director 2076229288 2026-09-15 1 Melissa Magoon CPA P01712842 2077752387 2026-09-15 2025 Krysta West 535 Civic Center Drive Augusta ME 04330 727989 0 X www.maineforest.org X 1981 ME Promote the general welfare of the Maine forest products industry. 35 35 4 35 0 0 54200 31660 675861 611869 13213 -4469 23509 26593 766783 665653 0 80033 0 0 457534 366800 0 0 0 294373 274973 751907 721806 14876 -56153 1175956 1084375 61982 26554 1113974 1057821 X MFPC's mission is to promote the general welfare of the Maine forest products industry thereof, to promote the conservation and renewal of the forest resources, improve forest utilization and practices; to promote Maine forest products; to collect and disseminate statistics and information relative to the use, sale and manufacture of forest products as reviewed and approved by counsel; to collect, analyze and disseminate information of a general economic, civic and governmental character; to secure and present the view of the forest products' business to the government, the public and to other organizations; to distribute or administer the corporation's funds for the aforesaid purposes in such a manner to promote the objectives of this corporation; to receive by gifts, devises or bequests, real or personal property, for the purposes of carrying out the aforesaid purposes; and to do all things necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes for which this corporation is incorporated. 0 1 During 2025, the Maine Forest Products Council (MFPC) served as the unified voice of Maine's forest products community before the Legislature, executive agencies, and regulatory bodies. MFPC monitored more than 70 legislative proposals and numerous rulemaking proceedings affecting forestry, manufacturing, transportation, energy, environmental compliance, workforce development, and rural economic growth.MFPC's advocacy efforts focused particularly on five major legislative and regulatory priorities:Continued on Schedule O1. Spruce Budworm Response and Emergency FundingMFPC played a leading role in coordinating industry, landowner, academic, and government stakeholders to address the emerging spruce budworm threat. The organization advocated for state supplemental budget funding needed to leverage federal investments, supported establishment of the Maine Budworm Response Coalition, and worked with Maine's congressional delegation and state policymakers to secure resources for monitoring, environmental review, and treatment planning.2. Energy Policy, Biomass, and Electricity Cost ReformRecognizing that energy costs remain one of the largest operating expenses for forest products manufacturers, MFPC actively engaged on legislation affecting renewable energy procurement, hydropower, biomass utilization, net energy billing, and clean energy incentives. The Council supported measures promoting wood-based energy solutions and modern wood heating while advocating for policies that improve electric system affordability and reliability for Maine employers.3. Paid Family and Medical Leave Program ReformMFPC represented employer concerns regarding implementation of Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The organization participated in rulemaking discussions and legislative debates, supporting proposals to improve program administration, preserve self-insurance options, delay benefit implementation timelines where appropriate, protect program funds, and better balance employee benefits with the operational realities faced by Maine businesses.4. Land Use, Conservation, and Property Rights PolicyMFPC engaged extensively on issues affecting private forestland ownership and management, including carbon markets, the Open Space Tax Law, municipal regulation of timber harvesting, recreation access, Land Use Planning Commission matters, and legislation affecting conservation and development standards. The organization worked to ensure that public policy recognized the importance of working forests, maintained landowner flexibility, and supported long-term forest management investments.5. Environmental Regulation and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)MFPC represented member interests in significant regulatory proceedings involving packaging stewardship, PFAS regulations, water quality standards, hydropower licensing and certifications, and environmental permitting standards. The Council submitted formal comments and testimony on Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Board of Environmental Protection rulemakings, helping shape implementation of the state's Extended Producer Responsibility program and advocating for practical, science-based environmental regulations.In addition to these priority initiatives, MFPC provided testimony and advocacy on numerous issues including commercial wood hauling tax relief, mass timber manufacturing investment, forest products infrastructure funding, wildlife and recreation policy, small business tax incentives, and workforce challenges. Through regular legislative briefings, stakeholder meetings, educational events, and coalition engagement, MFPC worked throughout 2025 to promote a competitive business climate and support the long-term sustainability of Maine's $8.3 billion forest products industry. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 11 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 35 35 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 X Krysta West 2076229288 535 Civic Center Drive Augusta ME 04330 Chris Fife President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Alex Ingraham Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Peter Triandafillou Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeff Desjardins Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Scott Beal Director 1.00 0.10 X 0 0 0 Benjamin Carlisle Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Cashwell Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Drew Cota Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jesse Duplin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Flewelling Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Foster Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Hanington Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony Hourihan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jason House Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Jacobs Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Jurgiewich Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Kenney Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Kingsley Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ken Lamond Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Lauze Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eugene Mahar Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rob Martin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ryan McAvoy Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Morrison Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Nicols Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rene Noel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chad O'Connor Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Robbins Sr Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Allan Ryder Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joel Slate Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Steward Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Tardif Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elgin Turner Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nate Wadsworth Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jed Whiting Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dale Currier Past Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Kimball Past Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Strauch Past Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 116097 0 13757 Krysta West Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 113366 0 36746 Ellen Parent Deputy Director 40.00 0.00 X 42500 0 2000 271963 0 52503 2 0 1 0 0 26380 5280 31660 Membership Dues 110000 506311 506311 Member Services 110000 99541 99541 Miscellaneous 110000 6017 6017 611869 7053 7053 21608 0 21608 21608 21608 6663 18185 -11522 -11522 -11522 49136 26380 44151 4985 4985 665653 611869 0 22124 80033 324465 17015 340 24980 35732 19507 51185 23131 2817 9827 10096 54540 10522 3022 1158 35494 10559 Other Expenses 4286 Dues and Subscriptions 3097 721806 X 5448 340 418158 364331 33369 15108 990 4693 1228739 530731 712512 698008 1000 1000 4479 895 1175956 1084375 21678 25953 35617 0 4687 601 61982 26554 X 1113974 1057821 1113974 1057821 1175956 1084375 -56153 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 0 0 1 506311 73029 375 73404 73328 76 76347 100205 176552 959422 474034 485388 43479 27947 15532 49286 28750 20536 698008 Obligation Under Financing Lease 601 601 Annual Meeting 44814 13450 31364 24771 7255 Golf Tournament 30702 12930 17772 5940 3441 2744 75516 26380 49136 30711 3441 9999 44151 4985 1 Maine SFI Implementation Committee Inc 535 Civic Center Drive Augusta ME 04330 992725523 501(c)(3) 80033 0 General Assistance 1 0 Part I, Line 2: Contributions made to a 501(c)(3) organization; no further monitoring deemed necessary. X X 0 0 0 Krysta West Executive Director 101547 0 10661 0 1158 0 3501 0 33245 0 150112 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 3 During 2024, the Council voted to separate the SFI project into a new entity, Maine SFI Implementation Committee, Inc. Therefore, effective January 1, 2025, this new entity transferred related assets of $98,390, including fixed assets, cash in the amount of $79,845, and liabilities of $18,357. SFI ceased to exist as a program under the Council as of January 1, 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The Organization updated their bylaws to include a Conflict of Interest Policy during the year. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Any person, firm, or legal entity directly connected with forest resources, including growing, managing, harvesting, trucking, and processing timber into commodities, or others interested in promoting and supporting the forest products industry in Maine may apply for membership, and upon approval by the membership committee may become a member. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Maine Forest Products Council Board of Directors is made up of members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Voting members approve amendments to the bylaws. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is presented at the Annual Meeting for approval prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring disclosure of actual, potential, and perceived conflicts of interest, review by the Board of Directors, recusal from discussions and voting when appropriate, and documentation of all disclosures and related actions in the meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The executive committee appointed a compensation subcommittee to recommend compensation for the incoming and outgoing executive directors. The executive committee had approval authority for compensation levels. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interst policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part X, Line 10: Land, Buildings, and Equipment Section 1.263(a)-3(n) Election: Maine Forest Products Council 535 Civic Center Drive Augusta, ME 04330 EIN: 01-0369125 Maine Forest Products Council is electing to capitalize repair and maintenance costs under Regulation Section 1.263(a)-3(n). Maine Forest Legacy PAC 535 Civic Center Drive Augusta ME 04330 010685882 Political Action Committee ME 527 Maine Forest Products Council 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0