Downeast Transportation Inc

Organization Overview

Downeast Transportation Inc is located in Ellsworth, ME. The organization was established in 0000. According to its NTEE Classification (P52) the organization is classified as: Transportation Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Downeast Transportation Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downeast Transportation 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 06/2021, Downeast Transportation Inc generated $4.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE FIXED ROUTE, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE IN AND AROUND HANCOCK COUNTY IN ORDER TO GIVE RURAL COMMUNITIES IMPROVED ACCESS TO WORK, SHOPPING, MEDICAL, HUMAN AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

YEAR-ROUND COUNTY-WIDE BUS SERVICE - DOWNEAST TRANSPORTATION PROVIDES POPULAR YEAR-ROUND SHOPPING TRIPS TO ELLSWORTH AND BANGOR, AND IN-TOWN SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR BUCKSPORT, ELLSWORTH, BAR HARBOR AND SOUTHWEST HARBOR.


ISLAND EXPLORER - AN ALTERNATIVELY FUELED BUS SYSTEM IN AND AROUND ACADIA NATIONAL PARK. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IN THE U.S. THE ISLAND EXPLORER FEATURES EIGHT BUS ROUTES LINKING HOTELS, INN, AND CAMPGROUNDS WITH DESTINATIONS IN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK AND NEIGHBORING VILLAGE CENTERS. CLEAN PROPANE-POWERED VEHICLES OFFER MOUNT DESERT ISLAND VISITORS AND RESIDENTS FREE TRANSPORTATION TO HIKING TRAILS, CARRIAGE ROADS, ISLAND BEACHES, AND IN-TOWN SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS.


JOBS ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE PROGRAM - IN 2003, DOWNEAST TRANSPORTATION BEGAN A VERY SUCCESSFUL JOBS ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JACKSON LABORATORY, HANCOCK COUNTY'S LARGEST EMPLOYER. THIS FEDERAL PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE UNIQUE TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES FACED BY WELFARE RECIPIENTS AND LOW-INCOME PERSONS SEEKING TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT.


YEAR-ROUND COUNTY-WIDE BUS SERVICE - DOWNEAST TRANSPORTATION PROVIDES POPULAR YEAR-ROUND SHOPPING TRIPS TO ELLSWORTH AND BANGOR, AND IN-TOWN SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR BUCKSPORT, ELLSWORTH, BAR HARBOR AND SOUTHWEST HARBOR.


ISLAND EXPLORER - AN ALTERNATIVELY FUELED BUS SYSTEM IN AND AROUND ACADIA NATIONAL PARK. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IN THE U.S. THE ISLAND EXPLORER FEATURES EIGHT BUS ROUTES LINKING HOTELS, INN, AND CAMPGROUNDS WITH DESTINATIONS IN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK AND NEIGHBORING VILLAGE CENTERS. CLEAN PROPANE-POWERED VEHICLES OFFER MOUNT DESERT ISLAND VISITORS AND RESIDENTS FREE TRANSPORTATION TO HIKING TRAILS, CARRIAGE ROADS, ISLAND BEACHES, AND IN-TOWN SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS.


JOBS ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE PROGRAM - IN 2003, DOWNEAST TRANSPORTATION BEGAN A VERY SUCCESSFUL JOBS ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JACKSON LABORATORY, HANCOCK COUNTY'S LARGEST EMPLOYER. THIS FEDERAL PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE UNIQUE TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES FACED BY WELFARE RECIPIENTS AND LOW-INCOME PERSONS SEEKING TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
William Gawley
Secretary
$0
Stephanie Clement
President
$0
Eileen Phillips
Vice Preside
$0
Micki Sumpter
Treasurer
$0
Donald Cooper
Director
$0
John Bennett
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,481,096
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,488
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,019,136
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,483,584
Total Program Service Revenue$310,459
Investment income $1,006
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,356
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,797,695

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Downeast Transportation Inc has recieved totaling $198,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Friends Of Acadia

Bar Harbor, ME

PURPOSE: Provide support for the Island Explorer propane buses serving Acadia National Park.

$198,000
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