Nonprofit · EIN 92-0902723
HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER
Tax-exempt · PORT CLYDE, ME 04855
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $406,853 | $501,525 | -$94,672 | $1,429,632 | $133,515 | $1,296,117 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $598,623 | $520,456 | $78,167 | $1,365,171 | $4,800 | $1,360,371 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $337,561
- Program service revenue
- $41,640
- Investment income
- $8,807
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,551
- Net income from fundraising events
- $18,845
- Other revenue
- $18,845
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $259,147
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $327,150
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,848
- Accounting fees
- $8,880
- Occupancy
- $48,025
- Travel
- $835
- Depreciation
- $36,135
- Program services (functional)
- $343,694
- Management and general (functional)
- $80,352
- Fundraising (functional)
- $77,479
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,365,171
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,429,632
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $133,515
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,296,117
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $867,302
- Publicly traded securities
- $377,499
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,296,117
- Gross receipts
- $516,838
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.96 | $0 |
| KATHY BARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 |
| CATHERINE BEVIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 |
| DAVID BRAKKE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.4 | $0 |
| PHILIP CONKLING | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MAUREEN CRAGIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 |
| EDWARD FREITAG | CO CHAIR/TRE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.96 | $0 |
| JOLINE GODFREY | DIRECTIOR Trustee or director | 1.44 | $0 |
| WENDY MAKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.58 | $0 |
| LORI BETH SCHWARTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.58 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.44 | $0 |
| KATHY BARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.96 | $0 |
| CATHERINE BEVIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.44 | $0 |
| DAVID BRAKKE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.92 | $0 |
| PHILIP CONKLING | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.69 | $0 |
| MAUREEN CRAGIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.96 | $0 |
| EDWARD FREITAG | CO CHAIR/TRE Trustee or director, Officer | 1.15 | $0 |
| JOLINE GODFREY | DIRECTIOR Trustee or director | 1.44 | $0 |
| WENDY MAKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.92 | $0 |
| LORI BETH SCHWARTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.44 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 59 FACTORY ROAD, PORT CLYDE, ME 04855-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PHILIP CONKLING
- Signed the 990
- PHILIP CONKLING, CO CHAIR
- Phone
- (207) 372-8677
- Website
- HTTPS://HERRINGGUT.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- HMV LLC
Mission
EDUCATING STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE OCEAN, INLAND WATERS, AND ECONOMY OF MAINE.
Program accomplishments
- YEAR ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR K-12 STUDENTS IN MARINE SCIENCE AND AQUACULTURE. SUMMER CAMPS TEACHING MARINE SCIENCE TO CHILDREN IN GRADES 1- 7. INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR K-12 TEACHERS TO ENHANCE ABILITIES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION USING AQUACULTURE AS A TEACHING TOOL. TEACHERS RECEIVED INTENSIVE LESSONS AND MATERIALS, COUPLED WITH INSTRUCTION TO ADAPT THESE TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.Expenses $343,694 · revenue $41,640
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
- 92-0902723
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,429,632
- Income (IRS master file)
- $516,838
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $406,853 | $501,525 | $1,429,632 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $598,623 | $520,456 | $1,365,171 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $126,345 | $243,081 | $1,572,438 | 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 92-0902723).
Questions about HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER
- What is the EIN of HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER is 92-0902723.
- Is HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER 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 HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER 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 HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER 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 HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PHILIP CONKLING.
- Who are the officers and directors of HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HERRING GUT COASTAL SCIENCE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $406,853, expenses of $501,525 and total assets of $1,429,632 at year end.
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