Friends Of Baxter State Park
- Assets
- $650.1k
- Revenue
- $408.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Belfast, ME
- Founding
- 10/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 01-0535846
Organization Overview
Friends Of Baxter State Park is located in Belfast, ME. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of Baxter State Park employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Baxter State Park 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 12/2023, Friends Of Baxter State Park generated $408.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $365.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF BAXTER STATE PARK STRIVES TO INSPIRE PASSION FOR THE PARK'S WILD CHARACTER IN THE SPIRIT OF PERCIVAL BAXTER. WE PROMOTE EXEMPLARY USE, NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP, AND A HEALTHY KATAHDIN REGION TO ENSURE THE PARK FOREVER REMAINS A REFUGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: WE OFFERED THE 2023 MAINE YOUTH WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WHICH ENABLED TEN MAINE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE A NINE-DAY LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM IN SPECTACULAR WILDERNESS. PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM LEARNED FROM SPECIALISTS IN BOTANY, STORYTELLING, HISTORY, AND RECREATION. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MAINE'S ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS. WE PUBLISHED THREE ISSUES OF OUR FOREVER WILD NEWSLETTER WITH A CIRCULATION OF 2,100 (1,500 PRINT, 600 DIGITAL) PER ISSUE. WE PUBLISHED THE 2024 BAXTER STATE PARK CALENDAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BAXTER STATE PARK AND A LOCAL COMPANY. WE HOSTED A BOOTH AT THE COMMON GROUND FAIR ON SEPTEMBER 22 - 24. WE PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED EIGHT PODCAST EPISODES CONTAINING SEVEN HOURS AND 21 MINUTES OF CONTENT FOCUSED ON BAXTER STATE PARK.
SUPPORT FOR PARK ACTIVITIES: OUR BAXTER YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (BYCC) COMPLETED SIX WEEKS OF FULL-TIME TRAIL WORK IN BAXTER STATE PARK, FOR A TOTAL OF 1,200 HOURS OF DONATED SERVICES. CREWS COMPLETED MAJOR PROJECTS ON THE HORSE MOUNTAIN, POGY NOTCH, SOUTH BRANCH FALLS, AND CHIMNEY POND TRAILS. OUR TWO BYCC CONSERVATION FELLOWS COMPLETED 317 HOURS OF SERVICE TO BAXTER STATE PARK FOCUSED ON CLIMATE CHANGE PLANNING AND VIDEO PRODUCTION. WE ALSO MADE A DIRECT CONTRIBUTION OF $5,578 TO BAXTER STATE PARK, WHICH REPRESENTS 50% OF THE NET PROCEEDS FROM OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING SIGN AUCTION.
ADVOCACY FOR THE PARK: WE ATTENDED FIVE MEETINGS OF THE BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY, THREE MEETINGS OF THE KATAHDIN COLLABORATIVE AND RELATED GROUPS, TWO MEETINGS WITH WABANAKI LEADERS, TWO MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS OF FIRST LIGHT LEARNING JOURNEY, AND ONE LEGISLATIVE HEARING. WE MONITORED SEVERAL ONGOING POLICY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING BAXTER STATE PARK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Megquier Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $83,158 |
Anna Bastidas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jensen Bissell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Bley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Liz Burroughs Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alec Giffen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $145 |
| Membership dues | $106,771 |
| Fundraising events | $11,730 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $276,006 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,125 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $394,652 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $132 |
| Investment income | $13,440 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,400 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$795 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,272 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $408,301 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,578 |
| 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. | $90,589 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,060 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $125,400 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,942 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,388 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,243 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,143 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,883 |
| Advertising and promotion | $250 |
| Office expenses | $31,234 |
| Information technology | $3,323 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,357 |
| Travel | $4,545 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,383 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,566 |
| Insurance | $4,177 |
| All other expenses | $925 |
| Total functional expenses | $365,165 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,415 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $89,764 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $57,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,631 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,869 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,314 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,099 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $441,501 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $650,093 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,511 |
| 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 | $10,000 |
| Total liabilities | $15,511 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $311,153 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $323,429 |
| 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 | $650,093 |