Islesboro Islands Trust

Organization Overview

Islesboro Islands Trust is located in Islesboro, ME. The organization was established in 1985. 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 06/2022, Islesboro Islands Trust employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Islesboro Islands Trust 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 06/2022, Islesboro Islands Trust generated $831.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $397.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ISLESBORO ISLAND TRUST IS A NONPROFIT LAND TRUST SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF ISLESBORO IN MAINE'S PENOBSCOT BAY. FOUNDED IN 1985 AS ISLESBORO'S "ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIENCE", THE MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF RESIDENTS' LIVES THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE, EDUCATE ALL RESIDENTS AS TO THE VALUE OF THE ISLAND'S NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS, AND ACT AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF ISLESBORO AND THE SURROUNDING PENOBSCOT BAY REGION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ISLESBORO ISLANDS TRUST (IIT) NEGOTIATED AND PURCHASED MILL DAM PROPERTY, FUNDED BY SIX FAMILIES, PROTECTING ECOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SCENIC VALUE ADJACENT TO THE HERBERT PRESERVE ON RYDER'S COVE.IIT CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES AT OTHER TRUST PRESERVES,MAINTAINING APPROXIMATELY 14 MILES OF TRAILS FOUR FEET WIDE AND BRUSH-FREE TO REDUCE CONCERNS ABOUT TICKS CARRYING LYME DISEASE JUMPING ONTO WALKERS. IIT PROVIDES AND MAINTAINS ACCESS TO THE SHORE AT SOME OF THE PRESERVES.


DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, IIT CREATED A REGIONAL ADVOCACY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION SUBMITTED TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF A PROPOSED CONSENT AGREEMENT IN THE HOLTRACHEM MERCURY CASE; RESPONDED TO THE DECEMBER 2020 DISCHARGE OF 2 TONS OF PLASTIC WASTE INTO PENOBSCOT BAY; CONTINUED TO MONITOR NORDIC AQUAFARMS' PROPOSAL AS IT RECEIVED PERMITS BUT ENTERED THE COURTS; AND CONTINUED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATEWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES COALITION, WHICH WAS COORDINATED AND MANAGED BY THE MAINE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE.


IIT HOSTED ITS FIRST EVER HARVEST FESTIVAL - A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL FOOD, FEATURING ISLESBORO-SPECIFIC GROWERS AND PRODUCERS, DEMONSTRATIONS, TALKS AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS AT IIT'S BLUEBERRY HILL PRESERVE. WE BEGAN A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT IIT'S NEW LEARNING GARDEN; PROVIDED 18 NATURE TALKS & EVENTS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR; OFFERED SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-12 AT IIT PRESERVES AND TWO OFF-ISLAND FIELD TRIPS FOR KIDS AGES 6-12; AND COORDINATED WITH THE ALICE L. PENDLETON LIBRARY FOR THE SEVENTH YEAR OF STORYWALK AT IIT'S MILL DAM PROPERTY.IIT CONTINUED TO PROVIDE ENGAGING AND SUBSTANTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES TO THE ISLESBORO COMMUNITY AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. WE ALSO MAINTAINED AN IN-PERSON RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ISLESBORO PRESCHOOL AND ISLESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sue Hatch
President
$0
Christopher Allen
Vice President
$0
Haven Ladd
Treasurer
$0
Sue Stafford
Secretary
$0
Shey Conover
Trustee
$0
Harry Brigham
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$831,262
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $465,758
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$831,262
Total Program Service Revenue$110
Investment income $203
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$505
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $831,070

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Islesboro Islands Trust has recieved totaling $88,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Windhover Foundation

Corning, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$32,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$25,500
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

$12,500
Dillon Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF STORM DAMAGE CLEAN UP

$11,000
Palace Head Foundation Inc

Chestnut Hill, MA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE

$2,500
G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE TO ASSIST WITH CONTINUED ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY

$2,000
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