Nonprofit · EIN 01-0215915
HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS
Tax-exempt · ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $822,621 | $767,257 | $55,364 | $17,408,681 | $32,459 | $17,376,222 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $975,303 | $731,728 | $243,575 | $16,875,521 | $36,561 | $16,838,960 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,039,028 | $530,502 | $508,526 | $16,130,326 | $47,834 | $16,082,492 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $173,130
- Program service revenue
- $49,792
- Investment income
- $667,194
- Net rental income
- -$68,651
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $496,720
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,156
- Other revenue
- -$67,495
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $32,702
- Other salaries and wages
- $167,201
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $235,693
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,808
- Accounting fees
- $18,367
- Occupancy
- $58,324
- Depreciation
- $127,620
- Program services (functional)
- $629,645
- Management and general (functional)
- $127,647
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,965
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,875,521
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,408,681
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,459
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,376,222
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,605,976
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,078,693
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,173,403
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,202,819
- Gross receipts
- $950,059
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1903
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES ALEXANDER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROSAMOND REA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY MATTHEWS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN RYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA STEELE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA BEYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON WALDNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE WELLMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD LITTLE-SIEBOLD | FORMER PRESI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHARLES ALEXANDER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ROSAMOND REA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN RYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHELSEA SAWYER | FORMER SECRE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| FRED EHRLENBACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TYLER PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| WALTER SMALLING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARBARA STEELE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARBARA BEYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD LITTLE-SIEBOLD | FORMER PRESI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES ALEXANDER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROSAMOND REA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN RYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHELSEA SAWYER | FORMER SECRE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| FRED EHRLENBACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WALTER SMALLING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA STEELE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA BEYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1478, ELLSWORTH, ME 04605-1478
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHARLES ALEXANDER, 34 LAUREL ST, ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
- Signed the 990
- CHARLES ALEXANDER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (207) 667-8671
- Website
- WWW.WOODLAWNELLSWORTH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COSTON & MCISAAC CPAS CHARTERED
Mission
WOODLAWN NURTURES CURIOSITY AND A SENSE OF PLACE BY PROMOTING DOWNEASTMAINE'S CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. UNDER THE GOVERNANCE OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS, WOODLAWN OFFERS THE PEOPLE OF HANCOCK COUNTY AND BEYOND, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION ON A 180 ACRE HISTORIC ESTATE CONSISTING OF A HISTORIC HOUSE, A CARRIAGE EXHIBIT BUILDING, A FORMAL GARDEN, FIELDS, AND TRAILS. ANNUALLY, WOODLAWN EXCEEDS 20,000 PERSON VISITS TO THE GROUNDS AND OVER 1000 PEOPLE TOUR THE MUSEUM. YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE TWO MILES OF WALKING TRAILS WITH A SEASONAL STORY TRAIL FOR CHILDREN.OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CROQUET TOURNAMENTS, FAMILY FIELD DAYS, AFTERNOON TEAS, AND CRAFT MARKETS. IN WINTER, SLEDDING AND SKATING ARE POPULAR FREE ACTIVITIES WHEN THE WEATHER PERMITS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE PUBLIC LECTURES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, HOME SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, AND PUBLIC ART WORKSHOPS
Program accomplishments
- PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC FACILITIES FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH OPTIONS FOR BOTH SELF DIRECTED AND GUIDED TOURS. A SPECIAL HANCOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FREE WEEKEND WRAPPED UP THE SEASON. THE TRAILS AND GROUNDS CONTINUE TO BE USED AND ENJOYED FREE OF CHARGE IN ALL SEASONS. WALKING PATHS THROUGH THE FORMER HAYFIELDS ATTRACTING VISITORS AND ADD A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE TO THE HISTORIC PROPERTY. CROQUET WAS AGAIN A SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT FOR MANY. SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDED FAMILY FIELD DAY, AND FORESTRY FESTIVAL. A "SLED LIBRARY" WAS IMPLEMENTED SO THAT ANY FAMILY COULD COME AND ENJOY THAT WINTER ACTIVITY. THE SKATING POND ATTRACTED MANY ENTHUSIASTS. PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC FACILITIES FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH OPTIONS FOR SELF DIRECTED AND GUIDED TOURS. A SPECIAL HANCOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS FREE WEEKEND WRAPPED UP THE SEASON. THE TRAILS AND GROUNDS CONTINUE TO BE USED AND ENJOYED FREE OF CHARGE IN ALL SEASONS. WALKING PATHS THROUGH THE FORMER HAYFIELDS ATTRACTING VISITORS AND ADD A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE TO THE HISTORIC PROPERTY. CROQUET WAS AGAIN A SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT FOR MANY. SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDED FAMILY FIELD DAY, AND FORESTRY FESTIVAL. THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF EVENTS IN THE BARN BROUGHT OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, OTHER NON-PROFITS' PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY CELEBRATIONS. THE SKATING POND ATTRACTED MANY ENTHUSIASTS.Expenses $629,645 · revenue $49,792
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0215915
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,408,681
- Income (IRS master file)
- $950,059
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $822,621 | $767,257 | $17,408,681 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $975,303 | $731,728 | $16,875,521 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,039,028 | $530,502 | $16,130,326 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,974,676 | $460,680 | $15,059,346 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 01-0215915).
Questions about HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS
- What is the EIN of HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS is 01-0215915.
- Is HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS 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 HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHARLES ALEXANDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $822,621, expenses of $767,257 and total assets of $17,408,681 at year end.
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