Washington County Council Of Govern Ments

Organization Overview

Washington County Council Of Govern Ments is located in Calais, ME. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington County Council Of Govern Ments 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 09/2020, Washington County Council Of Govern Ments generated $260.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $259.9k during the year ending 09/2020. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 5 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS WCCOG IS A MUNICIPAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT DELIVERS A WIDE RANGE OF CUSTOMIZED PLANNING, ADVISORY AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WCCOG PROVIDES INVALUABLE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EASTPORT...INCLUDING SPONSORING OF A COMMUNITY-WIDE INCOME SURVEY REFUTING FEDERAL INCOME DATA WHICH PRECLUDED EASTPORT FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR GRANT FUNDS. WCCOGS RESPONSE WAS IMMEDIATE - THEY BROUGHT SCEC ON BOARD FOR A MASTERPIECE OF COLLABORATION. THE INCOME SURVEY KEPT EASTPORT IN THE RUNNING FOR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDED VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR USE BY LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. - ELAINE ABBOTT, CITY MANAGER, EASTPORT


WCCOG KEEPS ITS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT UPCOMING TRAININGS, GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS VIA E-NEWLETTERS AND NEWS FEEDS THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE. WCCOG PROVIDES CONSULTATION ON STATE SUBDIVISION LEGISLATION, SHORELAND ZONING REGULATIONS, GROWTH MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION, LAND USE ORDINANCES, AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT. WCCOG HOSTS REGIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR ITS MEMBERS. IT SUPPORTS TOWNS AND THE COUNTY TO OBTAIN GRANTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. WCCOG ASSISTS MUNICIPALITIES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND REGULATION AS WELL AS WITH ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RENEWABLE RESOURCES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.


WCCOG COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS TO ENHANCE OUR ABILITY TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ADDS IMMEASURABLY TO OUR STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIP, STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN REAL-WORLD PROJECTS THAT HAVE NOTICEABLE AND MEANINGFUL IMPACTS ON THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, BUILD SKILLS THAT ARE IMMEDIATELY APPLICABL UPON GRADUATION, AND MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS AND SUPPORTERS. MANY GRADUATES WHO HVE PARTICIPATED IN SUCH PROJECTS TELL US THAT THEIR EXPERIENCE AND CONNECTIONS WITH WCCOG PROJECTS HAVE HELPED IMMENSELY IN FINDING, LANDING AND KEEPING JOBS AFTER GRADUATION. TORA JOHNSON, PHD, DIRECTOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, GIS SERVICE CENTER LABORATORY, UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT MACHIAS


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$260,419
Investment income $22
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $260,699

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Washington County Council Of Govern Ments has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Elmina B Sewall Foundation

Freeport, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$15,000
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