Friends Of Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc is located in Melrose, MA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 11/2023, Friends Of Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Middlesex Fells Reservation 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 11/2023, Friends Of Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $479.9k during the year ending 11/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.1% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLESEX FELLS RESERVATION, INC.'S (THE ORGANIZATION) MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, APPRECIATION, AND SUSTAINABLE ENJOYMENT OF THE MIDDLESEX FELLS RESERVATION. WE PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ECOLOGY OF THE FELLS THROUGH INITIATIVES TO MANAGE INVASIVE SPECIES, REDUCE ROGUE TRAILS FOR WILDLIFE, AND FOSTER A CULTURE OF CARE AND COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN, ENJOY, AND CARE FOR THE FELLS WITH MORE THAN 100 OUTINGS ANNUALLY AND A MULTITUDE OF OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN US IN ON-THE-GROUND STEWARDSHIP OF THE FELLS. WE ADVOCATE FOR PROTECTION OF THE FELLS THROUGH PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH DCR STAFF, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ACTIVATE MORE THAN 4,000 SUPPORTERS TO SPEAK UP ON BEHALF OF THE FELLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR FELLS FOREST CAMP AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMMING, AND FOR ADULTS VIA FREE GUIDED OUTINGS IN THE FELLS. LEAD COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS TO MANAGE INVASIVE PLANTS AND IMPROVE HABITAT IN THE MIDDLESEX FELLS.ADVOCATE TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES AND STRENGTHEN THE STATE PARKS SYSTEM IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Weggel Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Charlie Mccabe Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Claire O'neill Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Stephen Engel Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jill Geisler Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jeffrey Buxbaum President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $30,752 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $60,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,411,256 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,502,008 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $220,286 |
Investment income | $5,429 |
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 | $822 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,728,545 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
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. | $82,174 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,435 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $191,936 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,975 |
Payroll taxes | $30,043 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,334 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $45,003 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $20,891 |
Information technology | $9,730 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,065 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,423 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,616 |
All other expenses | $897 |
Total functional expenses | $479,910 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,493 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $229,134 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,258,497 |
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 | $17,112 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,579,236 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,948 |
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 | $3,948 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $291,709 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,283,579 |
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 | $2,579,236 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc has awarded $13,333 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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EARTHWISE AWARE INC PURPOSE: GRANT FOR ANALYSIS OF TRAILS IN THE FELLS | $5,000 |
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP TO RESTORE AND IMPROVE THE FELLS | $8,333 |