Friends Of Katahdin Woods And Waters

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andrew Bossie
Executive Director
$99,335
Don Hudson PHD
Treasurer
$0
Matt Polstein
Secretary
$0
Molly Ross
President
$0
Steve Richardson
Vice President
$0
Kim Elliman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Friends Of Katahdin Woods And Waters has recieved totaling $645,621.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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