Nonprofit · EIN 23-7099105
MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST
Tax-exempt · TOPSHAM, ME 04086
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $21,977,989 | $17,027,299 | $4,950,690 | $312,200,748 | $977,273 | $311,223,475 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $26,628,849 | $20,722,142 | $5,906,707 | $298,161,205 | $1,199,579 | $296,961,626 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,658,777
- of which government grants
- $388,956
- Program service revenue
- $125,885
- Investment income
- $8,167,007
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,242,908
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$12,332
- Other revenue
- $26,320
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,664,989
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $464,563
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,080,299
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,149,246
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,439
- Accounting fees
- $81,650
- Occupancy
- $814,690
- Travel
- $147,002
- Depreciation
- $419,179
- Program services (functional)
- $12,435,256
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,036,206
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,555,837
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $298,161,205
- Total assets, end of year
- $312,200,748
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $977,273
- Net assets, end of year
- $311,223,475
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $133,353,344
- Publicly traded securities
- $70,288,744
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $206,013,468
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $105,210,007
- Gross unrelated business income
- $337,653
- Gross receipts
- $23,273,937
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 455
- Year formed
- 1970
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine D Stookey | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $212,852 | $41,627 |
| Nichole Blanchard | Sr. Director of Comm. & Philanthropy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,720 | $38,948 |
| Joanne Favreau | Sr. Director of Finance and Admin. Officer | 40 | $183,491 | $26,592 |
| Elizabeth Ham | Senior Director of Land Protection Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,273 | $34,968 |
| Stephanie Rogers | Assoc. Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,556 | $33,136 |
| Amanda Devine | Senior Director of Stewardship Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,659 | $26,331 |
| Angela Twitchell | Sr Dir. of Partnerships & Pub Policy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,216 | $22,397 |
| Thomas Armstrong Jr | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MacKenzie Davis | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Wallingford | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Adelman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Amstutz Hayes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Beck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Bruce | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darron Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alejendra Geiger-Ortiz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katherine Jans | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amory Logan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christina Millet | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Nitze | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Philip Ryan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Spencer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sheridan Steele | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nova Tower | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Twining | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| M Cameron Barrow | Past Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alexandra Hopkins | Past Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Edward E Wendell Jr | Past Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine D Stookey | President Officer | 40 | $204,842 | $42,300 |
| Nichole Blanchard | Director of Engagement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,483 | $30,996 |
| Joanne Favreau | Director of Finance & Administration Officer | 40 | $147,463 | $19,619 |
| Elizabeth Ham | Director of Land Protection Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,317 | $26,365 |
| Jane Arbuckle | Director of Stewardship Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,210 | $19,975 |
| Karin Marchetti | General Counsel Highest-paid employee | 28 | $105,170 | $20,737 |
| Thomas Armstrong Jr | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MacKenzie Davis | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Wallingford | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Adelman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Amstutz Hayes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| M Cameron Barrow | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Beck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Bruce | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejendra Geiger-Ortiz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Hopkins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Jans | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amory Logan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Millet | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Ryan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Spencer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheridan Steele | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nova Tower | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Twining | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward E Wendell Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lucy McCarthy | Past Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean Wheeler | Past Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 BOWDOIN MILL ISLAND ST, TOPSHAM, ME 04086-1265
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Katherine D Stookey, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island 201, Topsham, ME 04086
- Signed the 990
- Katherine D Stookey, President
- Phone
- (207) 729-7366
- Website
- www.mcht.org
- Return prepared by
- Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC
Mission
Maine Coast Heritage Trust advances the conservation of lands and waters in Maine to ensure ecological well-being and foster thriving communities. MCHT provides statewide conservation leadership through its work with land trusts, coastal communities and other partners.
Program accomplishments
- Land Protection Program-Works with landowners, communities and partners across the state to conserve lands and waters to protect ecosystem function, build resilience in a changing climate and benefit people and wildlife for decades to come. Additionally, the Land Trust Program provides training, education and technical support for Maine's network of land trusts and conservation organizations.Expenses $7,131,222 · grants $3,664,989 · revenue $125,885
- Stewardship-Works collaboratively to care for conserved land to enhance ecological function, provide habitat for wildlife, and offer people a wide-range of outdoor experiences, water access sites, and opportunities to engage with the land.Expenses $3,502,807
- Farm Operations-Agricultural lands and programming through working farm and community preserves in Rockport, we advance regenerative farming techniques, support a healthy local food system, connect kids and families to farming and outdoor experiences, and showcase the tangible benefits of conserved lands.Expenses $887,808
- Communications - manages print and digital communications including messaging, branding, channel management, public relations and public education.Expenses $913,419
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 | Not 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
- 23-7099105
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $312,200,748
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,273,937
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $21,977,989 | $17,027,299 | $312,200,748 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $26,628,849 | $20,722,142 | $298,161,205 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $22,546,705 | $12,766,248 | $280,515,892 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 23-7099105).
Questions about MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST
- What is the EIN of MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST is 23-7099105.
- Is MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAINE COAST HERITAGE 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 MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Katherine D Stookey.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 28 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $212,852 (Katherine D Stookey, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $21,977,989, expenses of $17,027,299 and total assets of $312,200,748 at year end.
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