Chewonki Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $31.4m
- Revenue
- $10.2m
- Investments
- $1.5m
- Employees
- 249
- Location
- Wiscasset, ME
- Founding
- 07/1964
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 01-0269460
Organization Overview
Chewonki Foundation Inc is located in Wiscasset, ME. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Chewonki Foundation Inc employed 249 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chewonki Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, Chewonki Foundation Inc generated $10.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.4m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Chewonki Foundation Inc has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $917,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHEWONKI INSPIRES TRANSFORMATIVE GROWTH, TEACHES APPRECIATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL WORLD, AND CHALLENGES PEOPLE TO BUILD THRIVING, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAMP CHEWONKI - PROVIDES A RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAM FOR ALL GENDERS FOCUSED ON NATURE, SUSTAINABILITY, OUTDOOR SKILLS, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS. THERE IS ALSO A LEADERSHIP EXPEDITION-BASED PROGRAM FOR OLDER YOUTH THAT TRAVELS TO THE WOODS AND WATERS OF MAINE, ALONG ITS ROCKY COAST, AND INTO CANADA'S NORTHERN FOREST AND WATERS.
CHEWONKI SCHOOLS - MAINE COAST SEMESTER AT CHEWONKI IS A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC SEMESTER (TWO GROUPS EACH YEAR) FOR 45 HIGHLY MOTIVATED AND ACADEMICALLY CAPABLE 11TH-GRADE STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY AND ABROAD. THE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AT CHEWONKI IS AN INTENTIONALLY SMALL, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN GRADES 1-8, MODELING THE BEST INNOVATIVE, INTEGRATED ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.
EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS - THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS OFFERS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AS PART OF DAY TRIPS, OVERNIGHT ENCAMPMENTS, AND OUTDOOR TRIP PROGRAMS IN MAINE AND NEW ENGLAND FOR SCHOOL GROUPS. THE EDUCATIONAL GOALS EMPHASIZE COMPASSION FOR ONE ANOTHER, BUILDING SELF- CONFIDENCE, AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL WORLD. CHEWONKI SCIENCE EDUCATORS TEACH NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 20,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR THROUGHOUT MAINE. CHEWONKI PARTNERS IN MORE DEPTH WITH TWO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS (BATH AND WISCASSET) TO FACILITATE ACTIVE, OUTDOOR, AND COMMUNITY-CONNECTED LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE PRE K-12 PROGRAM.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - INCLUDES THE BIG EDDY CAMPGROUND AND DEBSCONEAG LAKE CAMP, FUNDRAISING, STORE ACTIVITY, FARM OPERATIONS, AND PROGRAMMING UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL LIVING AND LEARNING FOR MAINE STUDENTS COLLABORATIVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Willard Morgan President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $131,215 |
Carl Young CFO | Officer | 40 | $92,868 |
Roseanne Saalfield Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Fleisher Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Eberle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Mygatt Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Opal Global Architecture | 8/30/21 | $118,727 |
Daniel Stewart Plumbing, Etc. | 8/30/21 | $103,116 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $853,692 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,625,522 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $271,985 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,479,214 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,862,360 |
| Investment income | $258,026 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $605,167 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,204,767 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $118,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,444,433 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $269,908 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $191,459 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,119,958 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $110,890 |
| Other employee benefits | $611,762 |
| Payroll taxes | $320,692 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,718 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,350 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $66,368 |
| Fees for services: Other | $411,069 |
| Advertising and promotion | $185,806 |
| Office expenses | $498,001 |
| Information technology | $222,735 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $117,067 |
| Travel | $111,792 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $120,007 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $535,487 |
| Insurance | $163,288 |
| All other expenses | $134,403 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,373,169 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $830,647 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $617,636 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $518,880 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $131,449 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,035 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,440,958 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,630,474 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,521,432 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $252,224 |
| Other assets | $396,419 |
| Total assets | $31,373,154 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $415,739 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,694,757 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $4,139,937 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $212,915 |
| Total liabilities | $6,463,348 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,346,965 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,562,841 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $31,373,154 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Chewonki Foundation Inc has awarded $117,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF ME COOPERATIVE EXT PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $58,500 |
Saco, ME PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $29,250 |
Winter Harbor, ME PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $29,250 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Chewonki Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $7,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Naduse Foundation Beverly, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Piedmont Charitable Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $2,000 |
Elmwood Fund Richmond, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, AND CHARITABLE(INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS UNDER AN APPROVED PROGRAM) | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $11,368,172 |
| Earnings | $2,183,562 |
| Net Contributions | $275,873 |
| Other Expense | $644,187 |
| Ending Balance | $13,183,420 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Chewonki Foundation Inc Wiscasset, ME | $31,373,154 | $10,204,767 |
Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Camden, ME | $11,638,598 | $4,626,034 |
Reverb Inc Portland, ME | $3,915,181 | $3,985,444 |
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Holderness, NH | $11,468,821 | $2,535,033 |
Ecology Education Inc Saco, ME | $15,038,893 | $2,197,158 |
Kroka Expeditions Marlow, NH | $3,260,386 | $2,285,342 |
Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation Belfast, ME | $18,391,526 | $1,246,852 |
Tin Mountain Conservation Center Incorporated Albany, NH | $4,362,959 | $2,203,013 |
Beaver Brook Association Inc Hollis, NH | $9,759,859 | $2,273,813 |
Fork Food Lab Yarmouth, ME | $202,202 | $414,434 |
30 Mile River Watershed Association Mount Vernon, ME | $163,003 | $259,006 |
Frenchman Bay Research Boating Bar Harbor, ME | $18,374 | $0 |