The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Islesboro

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

THE ICC SUPPORTS AND NURTURES OUR ISLAND COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING HEALTH, WELLNESS, ENRICHMENT AND SOCIAL INTERACTION FOR ALL AGES.

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TO OPERATE A COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.

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TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR OUR ELDERS TO REMAIN HERE ON ISLESBORO WITH DIGNITY AND COMFORT AS PART OF OUR ISLAND COMMUNITY. THE BEACON PROJECT OWNS AND OPERATES BOARDMAN COTTAGE, AN EIGHT-BEDROOM ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY.

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THE ISLESBORO PRESCHOOL RECOGNIZES EACH CHILD AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH THEIR OWN SET OF LIFE EXPERIENCES. EACH CHILD WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE, OBSERVE, EXPERIMENT, AND DISCOVER THROUGH DIRECT, CONCRETE INTERACTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENT. CHILDREN ARE GIVEN ACTIVITIES TO CHALLENGE AND TO INCREASE THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS. CHILDREN ARE ACCEPTED FOR WHERE THEY ARE AT IN ALL STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP AT THEIR OWN RATE. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS FOSTERED IN ALL AREAS TO BUILD CARING, HONEST, RESPECTFUL, AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

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THE MISSION OF ISLESBORO AFFORDABLE PROPERTY (IAP) IS TO HELP IN THE MAINTENANCE AND GROWTH OF ISLESBORO AS A VITAL AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAM, TO CARRY OUT THAT MISSION, IS TO DO ALL WE CAN TO INSURE THAT GOOD HOUSING IS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MAKING ISLESBORO THEIR PERMANENT HOME, WHO PARTICIPATE OR WILL PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND IN PARTICULAR, FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHOSE WORK IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE DAY-TO-DAY LIFE ON ISLESBORO. IAP BUILDS HOUSES FOR SALE OR RENT. WE MONITOR THE PRIVATE REAL ESTATE MARKET. WE RAISE FUNDS FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SOURCES TO UNDERWRITE OUR PROGRAM.

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DESERVING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SEEKING HIGHER EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN AND OTHER PERSONS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE; TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, WELFARE, HAPPINESS, AND EDUCATION OF OTHER PERSONS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE; AND TO MAKE GIFTS TO EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS OR ORGANIZATIONS APPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS.

MISSION:

TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF ISLESBORO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING, PRESERVING, PRESENTING AND PROMOTING MATERIALS RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN AND ITS PLACE IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL HISTORY. MATERIALS INCLUDE PRINTED AND MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS, PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, MAPS, OBJECTS, ARTIFACTS AND BUILDINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HISTORY OF ISLESBORO AND ITS RESIDENTS.THE SOCIETY ALSO SEEKS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND INTERPRET AND SUSTAIN THE CULTURE OF ISLESBORO AND ITS RESIDENTS, BY HOSTING, SPONSORING, AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE AND SUSTAIN THAT CULTURE IN ALL ITS VARIOUS FORMS.

MISSION:

BIG TREE BOATING IS A COMMUNITY SAILING PROGRAM OFFERING CLASSES FOR ALL ABILITIES (AGES 10 AND UP) AND OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF ISLESBORO. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH PROPER SEAMANSHIP, RESPECT FOR THE WATER AND A LIFELONG LOVE OF SAILING.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Youth Development major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and rapid transportation to health care facilities.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.