Nonprofit · EIN 01-0357213
FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST
Tax-exempt · FREEPORT, ME 04032
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $484,353 | $254,490 | $229,863 | $6,366,283 | $15,822 | $6,350,461 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $295,256 | $210,191 | $85,065 | $4,510,709 | $19,059 | $4,491,650 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $214,662 | $199,414 | $15,248 | $4,179,307 | $11,471 | $4,167,836 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $402,882
- Program service revenue
- $22,000
- Investment income
- $59,322
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $26,281
- Other revenue
- $149
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $79,645
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,556
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $109,428
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,123
- Occupancy
- $7,200
- Travel
- $400
- Depreciation
- $3,679
- Program services (functional)
- $203,563
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,316
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,611
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,510,709
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,366,283
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,822
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,350,461
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,303,237
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,942,464
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,059,917
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,290,544
- Gross receipts
- $699,344
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 68
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Kinne | Executive Director | 40 | $74,405 | $13,403 |
| Ethel Wilkerson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Sink | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Boutureira | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Stevens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Toby Jacobs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Lee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Seth Martin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ally McDougal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mason Morfit | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Niles | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| John Slavin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Sofen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Kinne | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $74,261 | $13,929 |
| Ethel Wilkerson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Sink | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Boutureira | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Buck Stevens | Clerk Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Toby Jacobs | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Ginny Lee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Seth Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy McDougal | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mason Morfit | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin L Niles | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Slavin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Sofen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Kinne | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $75,030 | $11,483 |
| Ethel Wilkerson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Sink | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Ginny Lee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Buck Stevens | Clerk Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Boutureira | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Toby Jacobs | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mason Morfit | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin L Niles | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Slavin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy McDougal | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 433, FREEPORT, ME 04032-0433
- In care of
- % THOMAS BOUTUREIRA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Thomas Boutureira, PO Box 433, Freeport, ME 04032
- Signed the 990
- Thomas Boutureira, Treasurer
- Phone
- (207) 856-3985
- Return prepared by
- Kryston Lemay
Mission
To protect, preserve and connect open space lands and provide public access to natural areas in Freeport, including forests, farmland, scenic vistas, wildlife habitat, and shoreland.
Program accomplishments
- The Land Protection Program is central to FCTs work and reflects its community-based approach to conservation. Staff work closely with a volunteer Land Committee to identify and pursue conservation opportunities using a strategic approach that considers land connectivity, ecological value, and recreational opportunities. FCT partners with volunteers, landowners, municipalities, and other environmental organizations to achieve lasting conservation outcomes.Expenses $75,207
- The Stewardship Program is dedicated to the perpetual care of lands owned by FCT and conservation easements held by the organization. This work is led by staff and supported by a volunteer stewardship committee responsible for maintaining records and meeting monitoring and filing requirements under Maine law. The program includes annual monitoring, trail maintenance, capital improvements, development of new trails, and overall property management. Administration, oversight, and planning are guided by the Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices.Expenses $67,318 · revenue $22,704
- The Community Outreach Program hosts community events, field programs, and workshops to encourage public engagement and increase awareness of local natural resources. FCT uses a variety of communication channels to connect with residents and promote participation in conservation activities. The organization also works with teachers in the local school district to support environmental education and outdoor learning.Expenses $61,038
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
- 01-0357213
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,366,283
- Income (IRS master file)
- $699,344
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $484,353 | $254,490 | $6,366,283 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $295,256 | $210,191 | $4,510,709 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $214,662 | $199,414 | $4,179,307 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $224,704 | $175,526 | $3,949,395 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 01-0357213).
Questions about FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST
- What is the EIN of FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST is 01-0357213.
- Is FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST 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 FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST 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 FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST 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 FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Thomas Boutureira.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,405 (Carrie Kinne, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FREEPORT CONSERVATION TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $484,353, expenses of $254,490 and total assets of $6,366,283 at year end.
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