Friends Of Baxter State Park
- Assets
- $466.5k
- Revenue
- $417.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Belfast, ME
- Founding
- 10/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Friends Of Baxter State Park employed 13 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 12/2021, Friends Of Baxter State Park generated $417.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $317.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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:
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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:
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SUPPORT FOR PARK ACTIVITIES: WE OFFERED OUR BAXTER YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (BYCC) IN MODIFIED FORM IN 2021 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE HIRED EIGHT FULL-TIME BYCC CONSERVATION FELLOWS WHO WORKED FULL TIME FOR SIX WEEKS AND COMPLETED APPROXIMATELY 1,920 HOURS OF SERVICE LEARNING FOCUSED ON BAXTER STATE PARK. WE CONTRIBUTED $3,481 TO BAXTER STATE PARK, WHICH REPRESENTS 50% OF THE NET PROCEEDS FROM OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING SIGN AUCTION.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: WE OFFERED THE 2021 MAINE YOUTH WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WHICH ENABLES EIGHT MAINE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE A NINE-DAY LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM IN SPECTACULAR WILDERNESS. PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM LEARN FROM SPECIALISTS IN SCIENCE, ART, STORYTELLING, NATIVE CULTURE, WRITING, HISTORY, AND RECREATION. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MAINE'S ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS. WE PUBLISHED TWO ISSUES OF OUR FOREVER WILD NEWSLETTER WITH A CIRCULATION OF 2,000 (1,400 PRINT, 600 DIGITAL) PER ISSUE. WE PRODUCED THE 2022 BAXTER STATE PARK CALENDAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BAXTER STATE PARK AND A LOCAL PUBLISHING COMPANY. WE HOSTED A VIRTUAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON SEPTEMBER 9 THAT WAS ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 85 PEOPLE. WE PUBLISHED A SPECIAL, 32-PAGE COMMEMORATIVE PUBLICATION CALLED "TWO DECADES OF FOREVER WILD" IN HONOR OF OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY. WE OFFERED PUBLIC ZOOM PRESENTATIONS BY OUR BYCC CONSERVATION FELLOWS ON AUGUST 11 AND 12 THAT WERE ATTENDED BY 63 PEOPLE. WE PRODUCED A NEW PODCAST FOCUSED ON FISHERIES MANAGEMENT IN BAXTER STATE PARK CALLED "GETTIN' REEL ABOUT BAXTER WITH SILVIA HARTT", AND LAUNCHED IT ON APPLE PODCASTS. WE LAUNCHED A NEW INFORMATIONAL VIDEO SERIES CALLED "HOW TO BAXTER" AND PUBLISHED TWO VIDEOS TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
ADVOCACY FOR THE PARK: WE ATTENDED FOUR MEETINGS OF THE BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY, TWO MEETINGS OF THE KATAHDIN COLLABORATIVE, TWELVE MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS OF FIRST LIGHT LEARNING JOURNEY, AND TWO MEETINGS OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL TASK FORCE. WE FUNDED AND DISTRIBUTED BROCHURES AND OUTREACH MATERIALS THROUGH THE MAINE TOURISM ASSOCIATION. 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 | $73,200 |
Ellen Baum Director And President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Josie Quintrell Director And Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jym St Pierre Director And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nathan Tefft Director And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Bailey-Shaw Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $104 |
| Membership dues | $103,118 |
| Fundraising events | $7,265 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $288,315 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,039 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $398,802 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,371 |
| Investment income | $4,374 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,420 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$608 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,367 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $417,726 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,481 |
| 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. | $73,577 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,357 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $110,538 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,244 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,763 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,360 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,936 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,662 |
| Advertising and promotion | $599 |
| Office expenses | $37,678 |
| Information technology | $2,356 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,054 |
| Travel | $1,349 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $651 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,997 |
| All other expenses | $718 |
| Total functional expenses | $317,581 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,903 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $152,383 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,593 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,050 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,600 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $283,015 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $466,544 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,726 |
| 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 | $14,726 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $223,499 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $228,319 |
| 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 | $466,544 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Friends Of Baxter State Park has recieved totaling $101,639.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Elmina B Sewall Foundation Freeport, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Onion Foundation Wayne, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $23,000 |
Quimby Family Foundation Portland, ME PURPOSE: 2021 MOVEMENT GRANT | $15,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $10,510 |
Narragansett Number One Foundation Bar Mills, ME PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN NATURE | $10,000 |
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3) | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $158,125 |
| Earnings | $21,938 |
| Admin Expense | $1,936 |
| Net Contributions | $104,888 |
| Ending Balance | $283,015 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tidewater Conservation Foundation Portland, ME | $0 | $1,700 |
Natural Resources Council Inc Augusta, ME | $17,815,434 | $6,085,741 |
Schoodic Institute At Acadia National Park Winter Harbor, ME | $5,755,184 | $2,708,805 |
Audubon Society Of New Hampshire Concord, NH | $20,426,605 | $3,024,550 |
Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance Inc Belgrade Lakes, ME | $3,669,200 | $1,663,559 |
Harris Center For Conservation Education Inc Hancock, NH | $18,015,724 | $2,467,355 |
Maine Island Trail Association Portland, ME | $2,260,128 | $1,171,907 |
Loon Preservation Committee Moultonborough, NH | $3,314,932 | $1,265,204 |
Wood Island Life Saving Station Association Kittery Point, ME | $125,188 | $920,228 |
Lakes Region Conservation Trust Center Harbor, NH | $35,709,827 | $1,467,819 |
Laudholm Trust Wells, ME | $11,093,947 | $1,024,210 |
Legado Inc Jackson, NH | $555,888 | $807,224 |