Down East Lakes Land Tr

Organization Overview

Down East Lakes Land Tr is located in Grand Lake Stream, ME. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Down East Lakes Land Tr employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Down East Lakes Land Tr 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, Down East Lakes Land Tr generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.0% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE DOWNEAST LAKES LAND TRUST EXISTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING OF THE DOWNEAST LAKES REGION OF MAINE THROUGH THE CONSERVATION AND EXEMPLARY MANAGEMENT OF ITS FORESTS AND WATERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DOWNEAST LAKES LAND TRUST (DLLT) MANAGES ITS CONSERVATION LANDS FOR THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING OF THE REGION. THE 55,678 ACRE DOWNEAST LAKES COMMUNITY FOREST IS MANAGED FOR WILDLIFE HABITAT, SUSTAINABLE TIMBER HARVEST, AND PUBLIC RECREATIONAL ACCESS. DLLT HOLDS AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY FOREST MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION. WILDLIFE HABITAT AND TIMBER MANAGEMENT ARE INTEGRATED TO MAINTAIN HABITATS FOR THE FULL RANGE OF NATIVE WILDLIFE ON A LANDSCAPE SCALE. DLLT HAS IMPROVED RECREATIONAL ACCESS BY MAINTAINING FOREST ROADS, ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING SEVEN HIKING TRAILS AND THE DOWNEAST LAKES WATER TRAIL. DLLT TIMBER HARVESTS SUPPORT THE LOCAL ECONOMY, WHILE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND RECREATIONAL ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS SUPPORT NATURE BASED TOURISM BUSINESSES, INCLUDING SPORTING LODGES AND GUIDES.


DOWNEAST LAKES LAND TRUST (DLLT) PLANS AND IMPLEMENTS CONSERVATION PROJECTS INTENDED TO PERMANENTLY CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING WILDLIFE HABITATS AND SUSTAINABLE TIMBER HARVESTS, AND GUARANTEE PUBLIC RECREATIONAL ACCESS TO HIGH PRIORITY FOREST, WETLAND, AND LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES IN THE DOWNEAST LAKES REGION OF MAINE. SINCE INCORPORATION IN 2001, DLLT HAS LED A COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORT THAT HAS SUCCESSFULLY CONSERVED NEARLY 370,000 ACRES, AND HAS PLAYED A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ADDITIONAL CONSERVATION PROJECTS.


DOWNEAST LAKES LAND TRUST (DLLT) PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DLLT SEEKS TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE, APPRECIATION, AND RESPECT FOR THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, LOCAL CULTURAL HERITAGE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL USES OF THE DOWNEAST LAKES LAND TRUSTS' DOWNEAST LAKES COMMUNITY FOREST AND SURROUNDING AREAS. DLLT'S PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE SUMMER ''EXPLORATIONS AND ADVENTURES AND THE YEAR-ROUND ''HISTORY AND HERITAGE" SERIES OF WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS. DLLT PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. DLLT PROVIDES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND MONITORING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Montague
President & CEO
$102,273
Kimberly Arnold
Treasurer
$0
Stephen Schaefer
Vice President
$0
Jeffrey Pierce
Vice President & Secretary
$0
Sydney Lea
Director
$0
Edward J Mcgrath
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Davis Forestry Inc
Forestry Work
$675,313
Sewall Forestry Natural Resource
Forestry Work
$145,134
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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$4,061,562
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $720,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,061,562
Total Program Service Revenue$1,207,495
Investment income $84,160
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 $5,353,217

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Down East Lakes Land Tr has recieved totaling $277,649.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Rhoads Family Environmental Fund

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$110,000
Maine Timberlands Charitable Trust

Winchester, MA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$75,000
Elmina B Sewall Foundation

Freeport, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$40,000
Onion Foundation

Wayne, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$23,000
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3)

$12,000
Davis Conservation Foundation

Yarmouth, ME

PURPOSE: Downeast Lakes Land Trust Headquarters Project

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,831,728
Earnings$980,998
Net Contributions$1,050,000
Other Expense$162,784
Ending Balance$7,700,131

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