Nonprofit · EIN 93-1603588
CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CAMDEN, ME 04843
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $249,566 | $68,556 | $181,010 | $287,509 | $0 | $287,509 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $169,267 | $90,112 | $79,155 | $116,356 | $0 | $116,356 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $35,807 | $4,291 | $31,516 | $31,516 | $0 | $31,516 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $245,033
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,533
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $38,100
- Legal fees
- $16,206
- Travel
- $12
- Program services (functional)
- $12,255
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,201
- Fundraising (functional)
- $38,100
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $110,671
- Total assets, end of year
- $287,509
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $287,509
- Gross receipts
- $249,566
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2023
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Skaling | President Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| John Healy | Treasurer Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Samuel Appleton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kathleen Deupree | Vice President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Dale Bruce | Secretary Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Jessie Tobias | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rhonda Ryznar PhD | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| David Weil | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Skaling | President Director | 40 | $0 |
| John Healy | Director | 6 | $0 |
| Samuel Appleton | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Kathleen Deupree | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Dale Bruce | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Jessie Tobias | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Drew Lyman | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Skaling | President Director | 30 | $0 |
| John Healy | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Samuel Appleton | Director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 975, CAMDEN, ME 04843-0975
- In care of
- % MICHAEL SKALING
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL SKALING, President Director
- Phone
- (207) 230-9164
- Website
- www.curtisisland.org
- Return prepared by
- Taxes Plus Corporation
Mission
Raise Funds for restoration of the Curtis Island Light Station in Camden, Maine
Program accomplishments
- Establish the Curtis Island Lighthouse Foundation (CILF) as a Maine non-profit organization and IRS 501(c)(3) Public Charity; begin raising funds to establish the foundation and to support a Historic Building Conditions Report, and development of a Historic Preservation Plan in 2024.Expenses $2,451
- During 2025 the orgnaization continued planning, fundraising, engineering coordination, and preservation efforts for the historic Curtis Island Light Station. Activities included: - Continued implementation of recommendations contained in the Preservation Plan prepared by the Historic Building Architects - Coordination with the Town of Camden regarding future restoration activies - Evaluation of restoration priorities for the Light Tower, Keepers House, Barn, and Oil Shed - Planning for future capital imrpovements - Development of project budgets and construction sequencing - Providing a 25% match for a Light Tower Restoration Grant of $338,000 These activities furthered the organizations exempt purpose by preserving the nationally significant historic resources for future generationsExpenses $2,451
- Pubic Education and Community Outreach The organization conducted extensive educational activities during 2025 to include: - Public Presentations - Website Development - Community Outreach - Donor Communication - Historical Research - Public Awareness Regarding Lighthouse Preservation Educational Efforts Emphasized: - Maritime History - Historic Preservation - Lighthouse Restoration - Community Stewardship - Volunteer EngagementExpenses $2,451
- Fundraising and Scholarship The organization successfully conducted fundraising activities supporting future restoration of the Curtis Island Light Station. Highlights include: - Broad community donor participation - Major gifts - Foundation grants - Individual charitable contributions - Continued development of relationships with preservation organizations and supportersExpenses $2,451
- Significant Accomplishments During 2025 - Continued collaboration with the Town of Camden - Advanced engineering and access planning - Expanded donor participation - Increased public awareness of preservation needs - Continued strategic planning for phased restoration - Strengthened organizational governance - Maintained its status as a publicy supported charitable organizationExpenses $2,451
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1603588
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $287,509
- Income (IRS master file)
- $249,566
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $249,566 | $68,556 | $287,509 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $169,267 | $90,112 | $116,356 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $35,807 | $4,291 | $31,516 | XML |
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 93-1603588).
Questions about CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION is 93-1603588.
- Is CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION 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 CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION 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 CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $249,566, expenses of $68,556 and total assets of $287,509 at year end.
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