Washington County Council Of Govern Ments is located in Calais, ME. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington County Council Of Govern Ments 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 09/2020, Washington County Council Of Govern Ments generated $260.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $259.9k during the year ending 09/2020. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS WCCOG IS A MUNICIPAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT DELIVERS A WIDE RANGE OF CUSTOMIZED PLANNING, ADVISORY AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WCCOG PROVIDES INVALUABLE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EASTPORT...INCLUDING SPONSORING OF A COMMUNITY-WIDE INCOME SURVEY REFUTING FEDERAL INCOME DATA WHICH PRECLUDED EASTPORT FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR GRANT FUNDS. WCCOGS RESPONSE WAS IMMEDIATE - THEY BROUGHT SCEC ON BOARD FOR A MASTERPIECE OF COLLABORATION. THE INCOME SURVEY KEPT EASTPORT IN THE RUNNING FOR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDED VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR USE BY LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. - ELAINE ABBOTT, CITY MANAGER, EASTPORT
WCCOG KEEPS ITS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT UPCOMING TRAININGS, GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS VIA E-NEWLETTERS AND NEWS FEEDS THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE. WCCOG PROVIDES CONSULTATION ON STATE SUBDIVISION LEGISLATION, SHORELAND ZONING REGULATIONS, GROWTH MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION, LAND USE ORDINANCES, AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT. WCCOG HOSTS REGIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR ITS MEMBERS. IT SUPPORTS TOWNS AND THE COUNTY TO OBTAIN GRANTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. WCCOG ASSISTS MUNICIPALITIES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND REGULATION AS WELL AS WITH ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RENEWABLE RESOURCES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
WCCOG COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS TO ENHANCE OUR ABILITY TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ADDS IMMEASURABLY TO OUR STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIP, STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN REAL-WORLD PROJECTS THAT HAVE NOTICEABLE AND MEANINGFUL IMPACTS ON THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, BUILD SKILLS THAT ARE IMMEDIATELY APPLICABL UPON GRADUATION, AND MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS AND SUPPORTERS. MANY GRADUATES WHO HVE PARTICIPATED IN SUCH PROJECTS TELL US THAT THEIR EXPERIENCE AND CONNECTIONS WITH WCCOG PROJECTS HAVE HELPED IMMENSELY IN FINDING, LANDING AND KEEPING JOBS AFTER GRADUATION. TORA JOHNSON, PHD, DIRECTOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, GIS SERVICE CENTER LABORATORY, UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT MACHIAS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Betsy Fitzgerald President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lewis Pinkham Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Porter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Judy Cooper East Executive Director | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Tim Call General Assembly Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Loughlin General Assembly Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $260,419 |
Investment income | $22 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $260,699 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $3,058 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $142,758 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,817 |
Other employee benefits | $48,476 |
Payroll taxes | $10,247 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,860 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,308 |
Advertising and promotion | $48 |
Office expenses | $9,144 |
Information technology | $3,391 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,509 |
Travel | $15,781 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $675 |
Insurance | $2,668 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $259,949 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,544 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $106,481 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,025 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $136 |
Total assets | $133,016 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,693 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $77,252 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $11,026 |
Total liabilities | $100,971 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $32,045 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Washington County Council Of Govern Ments has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Elmina B Sewall Foundation Freeport, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Maine Bankers Association Westbrook, ME | $2,137,132 | $2,596,139 |
Christmas Cove Improvement Assoc Damariscotta, ME | $2,237,438 | $468,534 |
Washington County Council Of Govern Ments Calais, ME | $133,016 | $260,699 |
Hales Location Owners Association Inc Hales Location, NH | $1,064,642 | $524,446 |
National Rural Letter Carriers Association Farmington, ME | $317,899 | $0 |
National Rural Letter Carriers N H State Farmington, NH | $252,923 | $97,815 |
Human Action Foundation Lee, NH | $488,319 | $28,173 |
Gateway Milbridge Milbridge, ME | $914,127 | $249,994 |
Mascoma Valley Preservation Grafton, NH | $556,400 | $314,310 |
Third Place Inc Portland, ME | $71,983 | $0 |
We Heart West W Manchester, NH | $6,953 | $0 |
Casino Free New Hampshire Inc Keene, NH | $234 | $0 |