Friends of Acadia

EIN: 010425071 501(c)(3) Environment

Bar Harbor, ME

Total Revenue
$14,311,559
Total Expenses
$15,249,572
Total Assets
$97,289,675
Net Assets
$96,337,693
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
William C Eacho
Phone
2072883340
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Friends of Acadia, founded in 1986, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $14.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $96.3M represent 81 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Preservation and protection of Acadia National Park.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,304,245
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,303,976
Other Revenue $-296,662
TOTAL REVENUE $14,311,559

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,204,089
Salaries & Benefits $2,914,488
Fundraising Expenses $1,021,311
Program Expenses $13,468,599
Other Expenses $2,130,995
TOTAL EXPENSES $15,249,572

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $14,311,559 $15,284,443 -0.1%
Expenses $15,249,572 $6,889,715 +1.2%
Net Income $-938,013 $8,394,728 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
42
Volunteers
1320

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
6
$342,280
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
William C Eacho Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Edson Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rob Leary Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Story Litchfield Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Amstutz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Banzhaf-Stone Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Justin Bennett Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Coplon Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Davis Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lesley Draper Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elsie Flemings Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Green Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd Graham Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret Jeffery Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Katona Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Kelley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cora Olgyay Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Pierce Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Edward L Samek Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Curtis Simard Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hannah Sistare Clark Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christiaan van Heerden Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liz Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Fassak Past Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joan Pew Past Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Stiles President & CEO 40.00
Officer
$250,449 $52,138 $302,587
Jason Irwin Past Vice President/CFO 40.00
Officer
$37,999 $1,694 $39,693
Lisa Horsch Clark VP of Development 40.00
Highest
$160,807 $46,961 $207,768
Stephanie Clement VP of Conservation 40.00
Highest
$128,741 $19,043 $147,784
Sarah Curts Accounting Manager 40.00
Highest
$110,708 $17,822 $128,530
Devin Lueddeke Development Officer for Major Gifts 40.00
Highest
$124,118 $18,638 $142,756
Lori Schaefer Past VP of Communications & Marketing 40.00
Highest
$104,735 $12,350 $117,085
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
2024 $14,311,559 $15,249,572 $97,289,675 $-938,013
2023 $15,284,443 $6,889,715 $93,786,743 $8,394,728
2022 $7,595,646 $5,290,491 $74,652,165 $2,305,155
2021 $9,023,767 $4,768,249 $82,291,605 $4,255,518
2020 $4,546,098 $4,010,499 $70,297,006 $535,599
2019 $7,397,207 $4,374,132 $63,943,791 $3,023,075
2018 $10,029,886 $3,986,301 $54,693,785 $6,043,585
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