Friends Of Katahdin Woods And Waters is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of Katahdin Woods And Waters employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Katahdin Woods And Waters 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 Katahdin Woods And Waters generated $4.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 74.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2021. 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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THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS IS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY, ECOLOGICAL VITALITY AND DISTRINCTIVE CULTURAL RESOURCES OF KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES FOR THE INSPIRATION AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUPPORTED AND ENCOURAGED VISITATION TO KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT THROUGH: 1) PUBLISHING WINTER#ALLINKATAHDIN GUIDE, DARK SKY GUIDE, CO-PUBLISHING MAP ADVENTURES RECREATION MAP, AS WELL AS OTHER INTERPRETATIVE MATERIALS; 2) DISTRIBUTING VISITATION INFORMATION THROUGH ONLINE AND AT PHYSICAL LOCATIONS; 3) ORGANIZED AND PROMOTED EVENTS INCLUDING STARS OVER KATAHDIN AND THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION; AND 4) PROVIDED ONLINE, TELEPHONE, AND IN-PERSON TRIP PLANNING FOR VISITORS AND 5) EDUCATED THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE NATIONAL MONUMENT AND ITS RESOURCES.
PARTNERED WITH THE NPS, NPF, AND AREA K-12 SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS TO ADVANCE PLACE-BASED EDUCATION IN THE KATAHDIN REGION INCLUDING: 1) DEVELOPING CURRICULUM; 2) CURATING AND DELIVERING LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ROOT YOUTH IN THE CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THEIR COMMUNITY; 3) PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO TEACHERS TO BETTER CONNECT LEARNING OBJECTIVES TO PLACE-BASED EDUCATION PRINCIPLES; AND 4) PARTNERING TO PROVIDE A YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS IN KWW NATIONAL MONUMENT.
MAINTAINED AND DEVELOPED MONUMENT INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH: 1) SUPPORTING FACILITIES FOR VISITOR CONTACTS STATIONS IN MILLINOCKET AND PATTEN; 2) MAINTAINING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IN PATTEN FOR NPS USE; 3) SNOWPLOWING MONUMENT ROADWAYS; 4) IMPROVEMENTS TO OVERNIGHT CAMPING AT LUNKSOOS CAMPS; AND 6) EFFORTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO IMPROVE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE IN THE MONUMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrew Bossie Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $99,335 |
Don Hudson PHD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matt Polstein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Molly Ross President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Richardson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Elliman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $112,370 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,217,735 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,330,105 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,649 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $62,981 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,395,380 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $99,335 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,834 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $291,728 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $32,989 |
Payroll taxes | $34,146 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,493 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $265,227 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,100 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,932 |
Travel | $13,162 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,102 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,983 |
Insurance | $6,723 |
All other expenses | $53,258 |
Total functional expenses | $3,369,146 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,181,533 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,024,405 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $562,353 |
Accounts receivable, net | $281,813 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $185,130 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $675 |
Total assets | $3,235,909 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,066,053 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $200,000 |
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 | $1,266,053 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $634,657 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,335,199 |
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 | $3,235,909 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Friends Of Katahdin Woods And Waters has recieved totaling $645,621.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Northlight Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES | $166,667 |
Cornolia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $102,500 |
Lennox Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROJECTS AT THE KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS WELCOME CENTER | $100,000 |
Elmina B Sewall Foundation Freeport, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection | $48,500 |
Northern Forest Center Inc Concord, NH PURPOSE: Tourism applications | $45,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Pineland Farms Inc New Gloucester, ME | $0 | $7,727,361 |
Friends Of Katahdin Woods And Waters Portland, ME | $3,235,909 | $4,395,380 |
Castle Preservation Society Moultonborough, NH | $5,902,914 | $2,624,802 |
New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Concord, NH | $1,795,974 | $996,866 |
Sanborn Mills Inc Loudon, NH | $9,770,900 | $2,099,813 |
Redington Memorial Home Skowhegan, ME | $5,676,421 | $807,313 |
Plant Memorial Home Bath, ME | $3,482,192 | $671,466 |
Northeast Historic Film Bucksport, ME | $2,734,855 | $505,796 |
American Lighthouse Foundation Rockland, ME | $2,266,614 | $410,919 |
Kaler-Vaill Memorial Home Scarborough, ME | $8,374,987 | $683,742 |
Rochester Opera House Inc Rochester, NH | $977,163 | $769,630 |
Brooks Preservation Society Unity, ME | $1,366,306 | $367,590 |