Nonprofit · EIN 01-0472430
ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST
Tax-exempt · YARMOUTH, ME 04096
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $456,901 | $358,401 | $98,500 | $5,621,960 | $0 | $5,621,960 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $976,287 | $657,102 | $319,185 | $5,401,129 | $0 | $5,401,129 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,178,651 | $539,780 | $638,871 | $5,081,845 | -$314 | $5,082,159 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $588,630 | $352,390 | $236,240 | $4,443,222 | $0 | $4,443,222 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $405,529
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $51,222
- Other revenue
- $150
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $102,454
- Other salaries and wages
- $85,840
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $228,678
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,352
- Accounting fees
- $1,995
- Occupancy
- $14,237
- Travel
- $2,150
- Depreciation
- $8,615
- Program services (functional)
- $187,783
- Management and general (functional)
- $102,015
- Fundraising (functional)
- $68,603
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,401,129
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,621,960
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,621,960
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,659,186
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,429,338
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,712,798
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,909,162
- Gross receipts
- $456,901
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 85
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS FRANKLIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,769 |
| DAVE BEERS | PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $21,685 |
| BETH STURTEVANT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MELINDA SHEHEE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BILL DUNN | SECTRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EMILY JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROB GREENLEAF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN SHIPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE BARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TERRY DEWAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JEANEE DUDLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROB HUMPHREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID KITCHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARK POWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROB WOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER WIGGINS BERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DANIEL WALOVEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE BEERS | INTERM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $86,643 |
| ROB GREENLEAF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BETH STURTEVANT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EMILY JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BILL DUNN | SECTRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE BARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TERRY DEWAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE FORCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROB HUMPHREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID KITCHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MELISSA LIBBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARK POWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MELINDA SHEEHEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HEATHER WIGGINS BERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DANIEL WALOVEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROB WOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN STEARNS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $93,358 |
| ROB GREENLEAF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BETH STURTEVANT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| VACANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BILL DUNN | SECTRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE BARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TERRY DEWAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE FORCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ED GERVAIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROB HUMPHREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EMILY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DAVID KITCHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MELISSA LIBBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARK POWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MELINDA SHEEHEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JEFF VERRILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROB WOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| HEATHER WIGGINS BERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN STEARNS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,834 |
| EMILY JONES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROB GREENLEAF | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE MCPIKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BILL DUNN | SECTRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE BARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TERRY DEWAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE FORCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ED GERVAIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROB HUMPHREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID KITCHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARK POWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BETH STURTEVANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JEFF VERRILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROB WOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| HEATHER WIGGINS BERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 90, YARMOUTH, ME 04096-0090
- In care of
- % HENRY NICHOLS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRIS FRANKLIN, 52 NORTH RD, YARMOUTH, ME 04096
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS FRANKLIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (207) 847-9399
- Website
- WWW.RRCT.COM
- Return prepared by
- JACK SKEHAN AND ASSOCIATES
Mission
THE ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST (RRCT) IS A REGIONAL LAND TRUST WORKING PRIMARILY IN SEVEN MAINE MUNICIPALITIES. THE TRUST OWNS,CARES FOR, AND STEWARDS LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO PROTECT LAND AND WATER RESOURCES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- LAND CONSERVATION: RRCT CONTINUES TO WORK WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, MUNICIPALITIES, AND OTHER WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CONSERVING LAND FOR PERPETUITY.Expenses $35,710
- STEWARDSHIP: RRCT CONDUCTS ANNUAL ON-SITE MONITORING OF ALL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, AND EXECUTES STEWARDSHIP PLANS, PROJECTS, AND PROTOCOLS ON TRAIL EASEMENTS AND FEE OWNERSHIP. RRCT STEWARDSHIP POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS ARE GUIDED BY THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE AND MAINE LAW.Expenses $146,374
- EDUCATIONS & OUTREACH: RRCT CONTINUES TO OFFER AN ARRAY OF FREE SERVICES INCLUDING NATURE WALKS, EVENTS, AND OTHER PROGRAMMING. THE TRUST ALSO DISTRIBUTES A FREE MONTHLY INFORMATIONAL ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER.Expenses $5,699
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
- 01-0472430
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,621,960
- Income (IRS master file)
- $456,901
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $456,901 | $358,401 | $5,621,960 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $976,287 | $657,102 | $5,401,129 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,178,651 | $539,780 | $5,081,845 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $588,630 | $352,390 | $4,443,222 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $675,533 | $301,017 | $4,207,483 | 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 01-0472430).
Questions about ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST
- What is the EIN of ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST is 01-0472430.
- Is ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROYAL RIVER 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 ROYAL RIVER 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 ROYAL RIVER 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 ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS FRANKLIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,769 (CHRIS FRANKLIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ROYAL RIVER CONSERVATION TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $456,901, expenses of $358,401 and total assets of $5,621,960 at year end.
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