STANWOOD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

EIN: 010277845 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

ELLSWORTH, ME

Total Revenue
$107,700
Total Expenses
$79,660
Total Assets
$1,154,717
Net Assets
$1,152,742
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1959
Legal Domicile
ME
Phone
2076678460
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

STANWOOD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, founded in 1959, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $108K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $28K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

Operate a wildlife sanctuary and museum to perpetuate the memory spirit works and teachings of Cordelia J. Stanwood. Exhibits include plant life wildlife forestry and birds.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $19,780 Revenue: $0

Fostering a greater appreciation and sensitivity to nature through experiential learning inspired by the scientific works of pioneer ornithologist Cordelia Stanwood the Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary...

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Fostering a greater appreciation and sensitivity to nature through experiential learning inspired by the scientific works of pioneer ornithologist Cordelia Stanwood the Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary offers educational programs with non-releasable wildlife ambassadors to highlight migratory bird ecology biology and conservation. Caring for our resident ambassador hawks owls and vultures and maintaining their homes requires great effort and dedication to engage each bird as active educational participants inspiring visitors school groups and community organizations in on-site and traveling educational programs. Estimate 6,000 viewers.

Program 2
Expenses: $19,937 Revenue: $0

The two hundred acre Sanctuary is available year round free of charge for walking skiing snowshoeing and photography on nature trails set amidst and preserving various pristine habitats for birds...

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The two hundred acre Sanctuary is available year round free of charge for walking skiing snowshoeing and photography on nature trails set amidst and preserving various pristine habitats for birds wildlife and the enjoyment of people easily accessible within the heart of Ellsworth. Many of these historic trails Cordelia J. Stanwood created in the early 20th century forming the first professional female ornithologist photographers outdoor "laboratory," where she researched photographed and popularized her findings in magazines for 50 years. Maintaining over 4 miles of trails markers historic and educational signage building bridges while annually removing windfall and pruning new growth is a constant labor of love to preserve a healthy forest in multiple stages of growth supporting Maines wildlife for visitors and children. Estimate 3,000 walkers.

Program 3
Expenses: $10,609 Revenue: $0

Stated within the Certificate of Organization the purpose of the Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary is to preserve and promote Cordelia J. Stanwoods life and legacy shared through opening the doors of her...

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Stated within the Certificate of Organization the purpose of the Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary is to preserve and promote Cordelia J. Stanwoods life and legacy shared through opening the doors of her 19th century Homestead to the public. Daily tours are available free to visitors and scheduled groups from May to October. As the Homestead is free to the public we estimate attendance at 2,000. The Nature Center offers a variety of educational nature displays to school groups service and community organizations Audubon and conservation organizations as well as daily visitors from May to November. Rainy days cause outdoor activities to move into the Nature Center. Estimate 5,000 visitors

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $75,567
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $25,312
Other Revenue $6,821
TOTAL REVENUE $107,700

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $41,014
Fundraising Expenses $480
Program Expenses $50,326
Other Expenses $38,646
TOTAL EXPENSES $79,660

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $107,700 $107,142 +0.0%
Expenses $79,660 $76,064 +0.0%
Net Income $28,040 $31,078 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
18
Employees
1
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$38,000
Total Directors
17
$38,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Grayson Richmond Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$38,000 $0 $38,000
Bonnie Hersey President 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane R Castle Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tamara Dunaway Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy L Guy Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Ameen Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Higgins Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eleanor Fairbanks Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce M Johnston Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Jordan Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Jordan Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Knowles Treasurer 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Donald Knowles Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Merrill Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebekah Raye Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Penny Ricker Vice President 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gardiner Richmond Secretary 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $107,700 $79,660 $1,154,717 $28,040
2023 $107,142 $76,064 $1,127,104 $31,078
2022 $95,607 $70,542 $1,089,596 $25,065
2021 $115,141 $64,432 $1,063,970 $50,709
2020 $99,709 $54,876 $1,015,786 $44,833
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