FOREST SOCIETY OF MAINE

EIN: 020413555 501(c)(3) Environment

BANGOR, ME

Total Revenue
$5,485,244
Total Expenses
$5,545,361
Total Assets
$16,828,595
Net Assets
$16,751,640
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
KARIN TILBERG
Phone
2079459200
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

FOREST SOCIETY OF MAINE, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 70% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $16.8M represent 37 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE FOREST SOCIETY OF MAINE CONSERVES MAINE FORESTLANDS TO SUSTAIN THEIR ECOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL VALUES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,860,012
Program Service Revenue $5,765
Investment Income $592,867
Other Revenue $26,600
TOTAL REVENUE $5,485,244

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $570,440
Salaries & Benefits $959,522
Fundraising Expenses $63,734
Program Expenses $5,252,191
Other Expenses $4,015,399
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,545,361

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,485,244 $3,227,686 +0.7%
Expenses $5,545,361 $1,417,843 +2.9%
Net Income $-60,117 $1,809,843 -1.0%
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
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
12
Volunteers
50

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
$136,991
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GREG MILLERT CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA MCKEAGUE VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE ROBBINS-HALSTED TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY ESPY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CD ARMSTRONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE BOULETTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN CARLISLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN CHRISTENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLE DYER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON A ECONOMY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER GRAFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HINDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORTON BUZZ LAMB DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENNY LUMBRA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
POLLY MAHONEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED MORTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE NEWSOM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE PELLETIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN POPE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT RICCIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HONOR SAGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN TEWHEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA VICKERY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY STOWELL WHITE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MERRILL WOODWORTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARIN TILBERG PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$123,956 $13,035 $136,991
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 $5,485,244 $5,545,361 $16,828,595 $-60,117
2023 $3,227,686 $1,417,843 $15,794,240 $1,809,843
2022 $9,213,606 $9,141,975 $13,403,658 $71,631
2021 $2,992,767 $931,075 $14,474,937 $2,061,692
2020 $1,863,144 $874,381 $11,071,661 $988,763
2019 $1,438,114 $1,056,132 $9,603,813 $381,982
2018 $2,640,813 $999,422 $9,136,273 $1,641,391
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