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THE FOREST SOCIETY OF MAINE CONSERVES MAINE FORESTLANDS TO SUSTAIN THEIR ECOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL VALUES.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$5.5M
Program Spending
95%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$4.9M
Total Expenses
▼$5.5M
Total Assets
$16.8M
Total Liabilities
▼$77K
Net Assets
$16.8M
Officer Compensation
→$137K
Other Salaries
$628.3K
Investment Income
$592.9K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $561K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST23-7303162 | DAMARISCOTTA, ME | $361K | Cash | LAND PURCHASE |
MIDCOAST CONSERVANCY TRUST22-2658964 | EDGECOMB, ME | $200K | Cash | LAND PURCHASE |
| Total | $561K | |||
DAMARISCOTTA, ME
$361K
EDGECOMB, ME
$200K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$3.5M
Awards Found
6
Department of the Interior
$1.9M
THIS AWARD IS MADE BASED ON APPROVAL OF YOUR ORGANIZATIONS PROPOSAL DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2023 HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS AWARD. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF PROGRAM POLICIES, REFER TO THE GRANT ADMINISTRATION STANDARDS, JANUARY 2024. FUNDS UNDER THIS AWARD WILL PERMANENTLY PROTECT 5,462.10 ACRES THROUGH FEE TITLE ACQUISITION. THEREFORE, THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROTECT 5,462.10 TOTAL ACRES OF HABITAT FOR THE BENEFIT OF MIGRATORY BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE.
Department of the Interior
$250K
THE GOAL OF THE COBURN GORE PROJECT IS TO PERMANENTLY CONSERVE A TRACT OF WORKING FORESTLAND CONTAINING IMPORTANT LOON NESTING HABITAT ALONG WITH THE HEADWATERS OF A MAJOR RIVER SYSTEM.
Department of the Interior
$215.3K
THIS PROJECT WILL PROTECT, VIA CONSERVATION EASEMENT, 117.5 ACRES OF WETLANDS AND 421.9 ACRES OF FORESTED UPLAND BUFFER HABITAT IN PENOBSCOT, ME. THE ACQUISITION WILL CONSERVE IMPORTANT BIRD HABITAT FOR FEDERALLY AND STATE LISTED ENDANGERED SPECIES, AS WELL AS THREATENED AND CANDIDATE SPECIES.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
2
Clean Audits
2
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.7M | No | 2025-07-22 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $925K | No | 2023-02-02 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$925K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $5.5M | $4.9M | $5.5M | $16.8M | $16.8M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $3.2M | $3.1M | $1.4M | $15.8M | $15.7M |
| 2021 | $3M | $2.4M | $931.1K | $14.5M | $14.4M |
| 2020 | $1.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Karin Tilberg | President & CEO | 40 | $124K | $0 | $13K | $137K |
| Jay Espy | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Millert | Chairperson | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcia Mckeague | Vice Chairperson | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Robbins-Halsted | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Karin Tilberg
President & CEO
$137K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$124K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13K
Jay Espy
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Greg Millert
Chairperson
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marcia Mckeague
Vice Chairperson
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Catherine Robbins-Halsted
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison A Economy | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Vickery | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Carlisle | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Benny Lumbra | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bonnie Newsom | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carole Dyer | Director |
Allison A Economy
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Barbara Vickery
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Benjamin Carlisle
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $1.6M |
| $874.4K |
| $11.1M |
| $10.9M |
| 2019 | $1.4M | $1.1M | $1.1M | $9.6M | $9.6M |
| 2018 | $2.6M | $2.3M | $999.4K | $9.1M | $9.1M |
| 2017 | $4.7M | $4.5M | $3.3M | $7.3M | $7.2M |
| 2016 | $1.3M | $1.2M | $862.3K | $5.6M | $5.5M |
| 2015 | $1.7M | $1.4M | $914.2K | $5.3M | $5.2M |
| 2014 | $1.5M | $1.3M | $739.9K | $4.6M | $4.5M |
| 2013 | $1.1M | $892.9K | $1.3M | $3.8M | $3.6M |
| 2012 | $786.5K | $586.8K | $913K | $3.7M | $3.5M |
| 2011 | $630.5K | $465.5K | $630.4K | $3.9M | $3.7M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Cd Armstrong | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Christensen | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Pope | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Morton | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Honor Sage | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Boulette | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Hinds | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Tewhey | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Merrill Woodworth | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Stowell White | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Norton Buzz Lamb | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Polly Mahoney | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Riccio | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Pelletier | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Walter Graff | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Benny Lumbra
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bonnie Newsom
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carole Dyer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cd Armstrong
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dan Christensen
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ellen Pope
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Fred Morton
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Honor Sage
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jamie Boulette
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jim Hinds
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Tewhey
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Merrill Woodworth
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nancy Stowell White
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Norton Buzz Lamb
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Polly Mahoney
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Scott Riccio
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steve Pelletier
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Walter Graff
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0