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Nonprofit · EIN 01-0507500

LOBSTER CONSERVANCY

Tax-exempt · FRIENDSHIP, ME 04547

Financials

$38K$46K2023$39K$48K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LOBSTER CONSERVANCY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$38,662$48,396-$9,734$193,473–$193,473
December 31, 2023990-EZ$38,492$46,373-$7,881$205,197$1,990$203,207
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$37,185
Program service revenue
$1,450
Investment income
$27

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,163
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,584
Occupancy
$34,580
Printing, publications and postage
$210
Other expenses
$10,859
Program services (functional)
$48,396

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$205,197
Total assets, end of year
$193,473
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$193,473
Cash, savings and investments
$75,825
Land and buildings
$108,294
Gross receipts
$38,662

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE F COWAN PHDPRESIDENT10$0
JOSEPH MACILCVAINEDIRECTOR1$0
MARISSA MCMAHON PHDDIRECTOR1$0
ANDREW R SOLOW PHDVICE PRESIDENT1$0
DANIEL ZEGURASECRETARY1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DIANE F COWAN PHDPRESIDENT/TREAS10$16,550$1,272
DANIEL ZEGURASecretary0$0–
MARISSA MCMAHANDirector0$0–
JOSEPH MACILVAINEDirector0$0–
ANDREW SOLOW PHDVice President0$0–

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 235, FRIENDSHIP, ME 04547-0235
In care of
% DIANE COWAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO Box 235, Friendship ME 04547
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Diane F Cowan PHD, PO Box 235, Friendship ME 04547
Signed the 990-EZ
DIANE F COWAN PHD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Return prepared by
SUNNY SIDE ACCOUNTING

Mission

PUBLIC EDUCATION ON LOBSTERS

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND LECTURES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON LOBSTER BIOLOGY, FISHING METHODS AND HABITAT PROTECTION
    Expenses $48,396

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for LOBSTER CONSERVANCY

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

IRS record

EIN
01-0507500
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
1997
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Diane F Cowan PHD
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$38,662$48,396$193,473XML
990-EZDecember 2023$38,492$46,373$205,197XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 01-0507500).

Questions about LOBSTER CONSERVANCY

What is the EIN of LOBSTER CONSERVANCY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LOBSTER CONSERVANCY is 01-0507500.
Is LOBSTER CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to LOBSTER CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LOBSTER CONSERVANCY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of LOBSTER CONSERVANCY 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 LOBSTER CONSERVANCY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LOBSTER CONSERVANCY?
The 990-N for 2025 names Diane F Cowan PHD.
Who are the officers and directors of LOBSTER CONSERVANCY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LOBSTER CONSERVANCY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $38,662, expenses of $48,396 and total assets of $193,473 at year end.

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