The Beacon Project

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

Islesboro, ME

Total Revenue
$955,656
Total Expenses
$941,690
Total Assets
$3,103,815
Net Assets
$2,942,204
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
Bonnie J Hughes
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

The Beacon Project, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $956K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Net assets of $2.9M represent 37 months of operating reserves.

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.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $250,540
Program Service Revenue $470,568
Investment Income $227,179
Other Revenue $7,369
TOTAL REVENUE $955,656

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $673,162
Fundraising Expenses $19,231
Program Expenses $755,188
Other Expenses $268,528
TOTAL EXPENSES $941,690

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $955,656 $971,518 0.0%
Expenses $941,690 $819,872 +0.1%
Net Income $13,966 $151,646 -0.9%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
21
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
$71,521
Total Directors
16
$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
$71,521 $0 $71,521
Carol Pierson Board Member 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Taz Stafford Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Virginia Valentine Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Derreth Roberts Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Foringer Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Audrey Browne Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Behan Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlotte Cunningham Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
George Evans Board member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Adams Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Boardman Board member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Jones Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dick Lemke Board member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
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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