Nonprofit · EIN 23-7303162
COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST
Tax-exempt · DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,437,817 | $2,656,376 | $781,441 | $19,116,775 | $818,286 | $18,298,489 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,600,662 | $3,730,309 | $870,353 | $18,729,957 | $1,331,510 | $17,398,447 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,522,268 | $3,484,448 | $1,037,820 | $18,319,817 | $1,652,689 | $16,667,128 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,688,993
- of which government grants
- $197,500
- Program service revenue
- $137,291
- Investment income
- $342,615
- Net rental income
- -$48,141
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $316,945
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $751
- Other revenue
- $268,918
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $116,177
- Other salaries and wages
- $895,845
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,228,816
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,451
- Accounting fees
- $54,164
- Occupancy
- $46,294
- Travel
- $8,037
- Depreciation
- $201,142
- Program services (functional)
- $1,771,111
- Management and general (functional)
- $558,404
- Fundraising (functional)
- $326,861
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,729,957
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,116,775
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $818,286
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,298,489
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,489,388
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,267,590
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,697,559
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,600,930
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$23,073
- Gross receipts
- $3,963,729
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1973
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Hufnagel | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $130,548 | $11,104 |
| Matthew Hanly | President Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| Gordon Morrell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Schiller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelsey Gibbs | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Allan | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Atkinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Damian C Brady | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Coit | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Ehrenfeld | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Malcom Foster | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Lariviere | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Leeman | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis McKenna | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rod Melanson | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Sanford | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Emily Weiss | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Ellen Wells | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Hufnagel | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $116,177 | $10,955 |
| Carol Lariviere | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis McKenna | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dru Sanford | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Wells | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Weiss | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Gordon Morrell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Atkinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Allan | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Leeman | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelsey Gibbs | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Schiller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Malcolm Foster | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Hanly | President Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| Rod Melanson | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Hufnagel | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $103,773 | $10,942 |
| Matthew Hanly | President Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Schiller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelsey Gibbs | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Allan | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Atkinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Malcolm Foster | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Lariviere | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Leeman | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis McKenna | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rod Melanson | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dru Sanford | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Weiss | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Gordon Morrell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Wells | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 333, DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543-0333
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Steven Hufnagel, PO Box 333, Damariscotta, ME 04543
- Signed the 990
- Steven Hufnagel, Executive Director
- Phone
- (207) 563-1393
- Return prepared by
- Purdy Powers & Company
Mission
Caring for the lands, waters, and communities of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region.
Program accomplishments
- Conservation efforts center on the Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region, encompassing eight towns. As of 6/30/25, Coastal Rivers owns 106 preserves, holds 67 conservation easements, and co-manages more than 15 additional properties, together totaling more than 7,100 acres under permanent conservation. We work in partnership with private landowners, agencies, and other non-profits. Gifts of land and conservation easements from generous donors, as well as targeted purchases, help us grow and connect our network of conserved lands for public benefit - wildlife, water quality, scenic integrity, historical preservation, and public access.Expenses $890,317 · revenue $751
- Operation and maintenance of two historic farm houses and surrounding land. These serve as nature centers, educational facilities, and administrative offices. In addition, these resources provide a community hub for the Damariscotta region, farmers' market, and central meeting space for nature education and community programs.Expenses $537,300
- Education, outreach, and marine and freshwater programs and materials, including the School for Field Naturalists and related programs. Connecting people and place is central to our mission. We are convinced that engaging youth and adults alike with the natural world in this exceptional region builds a stronger community of caring stewards dedicated to the integrity of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region.Expenses $343,494 · revenue $137,291
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7303162
- 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
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,116,775
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,963,729
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,437,817 | $2,656,376 | $19,116,775 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,600,662 | $3,730,309 | $18,729,957 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,522,268 | $3,484,448 | $18,319,817 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,967,386 | $1,308,484 | $16,067,030 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-7303162).
Questions about COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST
- What is the EIN of COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST is 23-7303162.
- Is COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COASTAL RIVERS 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 COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Steven Hufnagel.
- Who are the officers and directors of COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $130,548 (Steven Hufnagel, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,437,817, expenses of $2,656,376 and total assets of $19,116,775 at year end.
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