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Nonprofit · EIN 01-0465774

FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE

Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, ME 04963

Financials

$85K$103K2023$117K$113K2024$97K$76K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$96,572$76,069$20,503$127,177$0$127,177
December 31, 2024990-EZ$116,757$113,326$3,431$106,674$0$106,674
December 31, 2023990-EZ$84,783$103,471-$18,688$103,243$0$103,243
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,600
Membership dues
$20,437
Program service revenue
$37,250
Investment income
$1,874
Net income from fundraising events
$7,411
Other revenue
$7,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,170
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,237
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$54,869
Occupancy
$1,524
Printing, publications and postage
$3,548
Other expenses
$5,721
Program services (functional)
$69,001

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$106,674
Total assets, end of year
$127,177
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$127,177
Cash, savings and investments
$120,233
Gross receipts
$96,572

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHY MOOREPRESIDENT10$0
JANNA TOWNSENDBOARD MEMBER10$0
LISA TARZIASECRETARY7$0
ROBERT NARDITREASURER7$0
RICHARD VEILLEUXBOARD MEMBER7$0
JAMES JURDAKASSISTANT TO TREASURER8$0
PETER KOONSBOARD MEMBER7$0
GREG MERCIERBOARD MEMBER7$0
DOUG FISCHANGBOARD MEMBER8$0
BILL TIEMANBOARD MEMBER7$0
ANNE BERLINDBOARD MEMBER8$0
TANYA ATHANUSBOARD MEMBER8$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHY MOOREPRESIDENT25$0
JANNA TOWNSENDBOARD MEMBER10$0
LISA TARZIASECRETARY10$0
ROBERT NARDITREASURER20$0
RICHARD VEILLEUXBOARD MEMBER10$0
JAMES JURDAKASSISTANT TO TREASURER15$0
PETER KOONSBOARD MEMBER20$0
GREG MERCIERBOARD MEMBER10$0
DOUG FISCHANGBOARD MEMBER12$0
KELLY SMITHSECOND VP12$0
BILL TIEMANBOARD MEMBER15$0
ANNE BERLINDBOARD MEMBER15$0
TANYA ATHANUSBOARD MEMBER10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHY MOOREPRESIDENT22$0
JANNA TOWNSENT1st VICE PRESIDENT12$0
LISA TARZIASECRETARY8$0
ROBERT NARDITREASURER10$0
GARY BENNETTBOARD MEMBER7$0
JAMES JURDAKAssistant Treasurer9$0
PETER KOONSBOARD MEMBER8$0
GREG MERCIERBOARD MEMBER8$0
DOUG FISCHANGBOARD MEMBER6$0
KELLY SMITHBOARD MEMBER7$0
BILL TIEMANBOARD MEMBER8$0
ANNE BERLINDBoard Member8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 532, OAKLAND, ME 04963-0532
In care of
% ANNE HAMMOND
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
POB 532, Oakland ME 04963
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Robert Nardi, POB 532, Oakland ME 04963
Signed the 990-EZ
James Jurdak, Assistant Treasurer
Phone
(207) 314-6073

Mission

TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE WATERSHED BY EDUCATING ELECTED OFFICIALS, MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY THE CHALLENGES FACING OUR FRESH WATER SOURCES AND THE IMPACT EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS ON THE QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE WATERSHED.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MILFOIL REMOVAL AND MITIGATION PROGRAM SEEKS TO PROTECT AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM. PRESERVE PUBLIC ENJOYMENT AND MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT. BARRIER COMPONENT ALSO USED TO ERADICATE INVASIVE GROWTH IN PARTS OF THE WATERSHED
    Expenses $43,078 · grants $7,000
  • COURTESY BOAT INSPECTION PROGRAM SEEKS TO PREVENT INVASIVE SPECIES FROM ENTERING OR LEAVING THE WATERSHED
    Expenses $16,007
  • WATERSHED SURVEY TO INCLUDE ALL SEVEN MUNICIPALS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVICED BY THE WATERSHED.
    Expenses $6,728
  • Introducing individuals of the community to our watershed by education programs, including kayak paddle tours with informative narrative provided by experienced association members.
    Expenses $3,188

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
01-0465774
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$127,177
Income (IRS master file)
$96,572

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$96,572$76,069$127,177XML
990-EZDecember 2024$116,757$113,326$106,674XML
990-EZDecember 2023$84,783$103,471$103,243XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Robert Nardi
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 01-0465774).

Questions about FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE is 01-0465774.
Is FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE 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 FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE 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 FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE?
The 990-N for 2015 names Robert Nardi.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF MESSALONSKEE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $96,572, expenses of $76,069 and total assets of $127,177 at year end.

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