Acadia Center
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Rockport, ME
- Founding
- 08/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 01-0518193
Organization Overview
Acadia Center is located in Rockport, ME. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Acadia Center employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Acadia Center 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 12/2021, Acadia Center generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACADIA CENTER ADVANCES BOLD, EFFECTIVE, AND EQUITABLE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE CLIMATE AND A STRONGER, MORE EQUITABLE ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENERGY EFFICIENCY & BUILDINGS:OUR NEXT GENERATION ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM IS WORKING TO OPTIMIZE THE REGION'S BUILDINGS AND BUILDING SYSTEMS TO MAKE THEM MORE EFFICIENT, HEALTHIER, AND LESS POLLUTING. THE PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN EFFICIENCY AND SAVINGS GOALS TO CAPTURE CONSUMER, HEALTH, ECONOMIC AND CLIMATE BENEFITS. CORE GOALS ARE TO REALIGN SUCCESSFUL EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS SO THEY MORE INTENTIONALLY ADDRESS CLIMATE GOALS, TREAT WHOLE BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION AND ADDRESS THE NEED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HOUSING IN LOWER INCOME COMMUNITIES. WE WORK TO DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE AND ACHIEVABILITY OF HIGH EFFICIENCY SAVINGS LEVELS, AND ADDRESS WAYS TO MAKE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS EASIER FOR CONSUMERS TO PARTICIPATE IN, SPECIFICALLY IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND MARKETS. A PRIMARY GOAL IS TO TRANSITION BUILDING HEATING SYSTEMS TO CLEAN ELECTRIC OPTIONS, AND RAPIDLY CONVERT RESIDENTIAL HEATING TO HEAT PUMPS IN ALIGNMENT WITH, BY BUILDING COALITIONS, ADVANCING STATE POLICIES, AND EDUCATING CONSUMERS AND VENDORS ABOUT HEAT PUMPS.
UTILITY INNOVATION:WE ARE WORKING TO SPUR UTILITY INNOVATION AND PLANNING SO THAT THE GRID CAN SUPPORT THE CLEAN ENERGY NEEDED TO ACHIEVE CLIMATE GOALS, ONE THAT IS MODERN, FLEXIBLE AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED. WE ARE BUILDING AWARENESS ABOUT HOW OUTDATED INCENTIVES CAUSE UTILITY BEHAVIOR TO MISALIGN WITH CLEAN ENERGY, CLIMATE GOALS AND THE BEST VALUE FOR THE RATEPAYER AND DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR NEXT-GENERATION UTILITY REFORM THAT COMBINES INVESTMENT IN THE GRID WITH FINANCIAL AND PLANNING REFORMS FOR THE UTILITY. WE ARE PROMOTING SIGNIFICANT REFORMS OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONS SO THAT THEY CONSIDER CLIMATE IMPACTS ALONGSIDE RATES & BILLS.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT:OUR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM IS INCREASING PUBLIC SUPPORT AND RAISE GREATER AWARENESS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY THAT BENEFITS ALL THROUGH CLEAR MATERIALS AND ANALYSES. WE PRODUCE ENGAGING, THOUGHT LEADING MATERIALS THAT CONNECT CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE PROGRESS WITH ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE PUBLIC AND THEIR DAILY LIVES, SUCH AS ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, EQUITY, HEALTH AND CLIMATE BENEFITS. WE DEMONSTRATE THE BENEFITS OF CLEAN ENERGY PRIORITIES TO SHIFT PUBLIC NARRATIVES, ACCELERATE CONSUMER ADOPTION AND PARTICIPATE IN NUMEROUS PUBLIC FORUMS FOR ACADIA CENTER ISSUE EXPERTS, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Sosland President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $243,282 |
Amy E Boyd Director Of Policy | 40 | $126,250 | |
Nancy R Bensen Director Of Communications | 40 | $113,866 | |
Amy Mclean Salls Advocacy Director & Senior | 40 | $106,782 | |
Eric Graber-Lopez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joyce Kung Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $299,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,207,782 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,506,882 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,379 |
| 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 | $2,515,803 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $249,977 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,874 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,206,455 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $85,106 |
| Other employee benefits | $78,918 |
| Payroll taxes | $114,762 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,580 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,227 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,180 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $187,549 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,980 |
| Information technology | $49,317 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,172 |
| Travel | $2,131 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,143 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,811 |
| Insurance | $7,520 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,149,664 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $256,394 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,588,564 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $41,626 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $13,538 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,966 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $140,367 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,915 |
| Total assets | $4,087,370 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,422 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $53,422 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,257,948 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $776,000 |
| 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 | $4,087,370 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Acadia Center has awarded $50,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boston, MA PURPOSE: PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON EQUITY, HEALTH, AND MOBILITY GOALS IN SHAPING A SOUND TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE POLICY THAT BENEFITS ALL | $15,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON EQUITY, HEALTH, AND MOBILITY GOALS IN SHAPING A SOUND TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE POLICY THAT BENEFITS ALL | $15,000 |
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON EQUITY, HEALTH, AND MOBILITY GOALS IN SHAPING A SOUND TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE POLICY THAT BENEFITS ALL | $10,000 |
Reston, VA PURPOSE: PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON EQUITY, HEALTH, AND MOBILITY GOALS IN SHAPING A SOUND TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE POLICY THAT BENEFITS ALL | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Acadia Center has recieved totaling $1,248,718.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Barr Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CLIMATE: TO ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES IN NEW ENGLAND, THROUGH RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION, AND REGULATORY ACTIVITIES | $400,000 |
John Merck Fund Harrison, NY PURPOSE: TO ACCELERATE IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE MANDATES IN NEW ENGLAND. | $160,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $150,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Merck Family Fund Milton Village, MA PURPOSE: ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN NEW ENGLAND | $100,000 |
The Chris And Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation Campbell, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $70,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Acadia Center Rockport, ME | $4,087,370 | $2,515,803 |
Upstream Policy Institute Inc Damariscotta, ME | $828,300 | $1,249,671 |
Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative Plymouth, NH | $145,269 | $581,416 |
Energy Council of the Northeast Darlene LeTavec Windham, NH | $0 | $248,475 |
New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association Concord, NH | $725,151 | $823,055 |
A Climate To Thrive Mount Desert, ME | $396,796 | $232,956 |
Bangor Fuel Society Bangor, ME | $791,438 | $80,802 |