Cape Elizabeth Land Trust

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David Briman

Phone

2077676054

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 128% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust permanently conserves and provides stewardship for lands and easements located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,164,903 Revenue: $3,391

Permanent conservation and stewardship of lands and easements that provide a public benefit of public access/recreation, protection of natural resources, scenic value of historical importance...

Permanent conservation and stewardship of lands and easements that provide a public benefit of public access/recreation, protection of natural resources, scenic value of historical importance. Environmental education programs are offered for Cape Elizabeth Schools, senior residences, and through community service programs.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,070,237

Program Service Revenue $2,158

Investment Income $150,351

Other Revenue $1,233

TOTAL REVENUE $1,223,979

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $392,610

Fundraising Expenses $127,707

Program Expenses $1,164,903

Other Expenses $1,103,466

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,496,076

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,223,979	$535,730	+1.3%
Expenses	$1,496,076	$609,687	+1.5%
Net Income	$-272,097	$-73,957	+2.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

200

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

$86,529

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Celeste Bannock	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Tullmann	Vice President	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Wennberg	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dennis Leiner	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jill Darling	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kevin Jordan	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Liz Murley	President	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynn Bailets	Director	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marybeth Richardson	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rick Rosu-Myles	Director	2.60	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Ayotte	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Whitney Hess	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Briman	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$86,529	$0	$86,529

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	$1,223,979	$1,496,076	$10,303,552	$-272,097
2024	$535,730	$609,687	$9,577,384	$-73,957
2023	$1,244,812	$457,912	$9,191,158	$786,900
2022	$878,138	$1,100,345	$7,668,896	$-222,207
2021	$2,013,643	$2,250,823	$8,372,148	$-237,180
2019	$1,889,134	$1,251,707	$3,797,296	$637,427
2018	$1,996,675	$455,927	$3,146,555	$1,540,748