The Beacon Project

EIN: 061694292 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

Islesboro, ME

Total Revenue
$1,240,762
Total Expenses
$1,097,476
Total Assets
$3,287,694
Net Assets
$3,197,333
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
Bonnie J Hughes
Phone
2077346440
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

The Beacon Project, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

To make it possible for our elders to remain here on Islesboro with dignity and comfort as part of our island community. The Beacon Project owns and operates Boardman Cottage, an eight-bedroom assisted living facility.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $862,588 Revenue: $649,519

Housing and assisted living care for eight elderly Islesboro residents at Boardman Cottage. Staff also provides in home care for additional elderly island residents, including checking on people...

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Housing and assisted living care for eight elderly Islesboro residents at Boardman Cottage. Staff also provides in home care for additional elderly island residents, including checking on people living alone to see if assistance might be required. Rides for medical appointments and shopping are also provided.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $455,010
Program Service Revenue $649,519
Investment Income $130,426
Other Revenue $5,807
TOTAL REVENUE $1,240,762

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $758,961
Fundraising Expenses $58,355
Program Expenses $862,588
Other Expenses $338,515
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,097,476

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,240,762 $955,656 +0.3%
Expenses $1,097,476 $941,690 +0.2%
Net Income $143,286 $13,966 +9.3%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
17
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
4
$80,049
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Maura Michael Administrator 40.00
Officer
$80,049 $0 $80,049
Jennifer Adams Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Boardman Board member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlotte Cunningham Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
George Evans Board member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Jones Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dick Lemke Board member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Virginia Valentine Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Pierson Board Member 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Audrey Browne Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Behan Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Foringer Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristen Bird Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bonnie J Hughes President & Treasurer 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lucy Homans Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharon Daley Vice President 5.00
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 $1,240,762 $1,097,476 $3,287,694 $143,286
2024 $955,656 $941,690 $3,103,815 $13,966
2023 $971,518 $819,872 $2,944,554 $151,646
2022 $800,761 $837,512 $2,720,120 $-36,751
2021 $879,536 $701,583 $3,141,221 $177,953
2020 $475,370 $670,339 $2,640,823 $-194,969
2019 $725,710 $584,750 $2,599,406 $140,960
2018 $1,273,349 $581,009 $2,447,285 $692,340
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