THE FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLESEX FELLS RESERVATION INC

EIN: 223278797 501(c)(3)

MELROSE, MA

Total Revenue
$514,665
Total Expenses
$511,080
Total Assets
$2,593,786
Net Assets
$2,582,770
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
SANDRA PASCAL
Phone
7816622340
Tax Period
2023-12-01 to 2024-11-30

THE FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLESEX FELLS RESERVATION INC, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit that reported $515K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 81% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $2.6M represent 60 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLESEX FELLS RESERVATION, INC.'S (THE ORGANIZATION) MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, APPRECIATION, AND SUSTAINABLE ENJOYMENT OF THE MIDDLESEX FELLS RESERVATION. WE PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ECOLOGY OF THE FELLS THROUGH INITIATIVES TO MANAGE INVASIVE SPECIES, REDUCE ROGUE TRAILS FOR WILDLIFE, AND FOSTER A CULTURE OF CARE AND COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN, ENJOY, AND CARE FOR THE FELLS WITH MORE THAN 100 FREE WALKS ANNUALLY AND A MULTITUDE OF OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN US IN ON-THE-GROUND STEWARDSHIP OF THE FELLS. WE ADVOCATE FOR PROTECTION OF THE FELLS THROUGH PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH DCR STAFF, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ACTIVATE MORE THAN 4,000 SUPPORTERS TO SPEAK UP ON BEHALF OF THE FELLS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $225,016
Program Service Revenue $246,250
Investment Income $44,265
Other Revenue $-866
TOTAL REVENUE $514,665

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $356,716
Fundraising Expenses $52,615
Program Expenses $362,054
Other Expenses $154,364
TOTAL EXPENSES $511,080

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $514,665 $2,728,545 -0.8%
Expenses $511,080 $479,910 +0.1%
Net Income $3,585 $2,248,635 -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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
27
Volunteers
674

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
$82,377
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT WEGGEL DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE MCCABE VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE O'NEILL DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN ENGEL DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL GEISLER TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA PASCAL BOARD CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA BREWER-SILJEHOLM SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE DEMARCO DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHALL MOUNTENOT DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN BARRIGER DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE MCGRATH DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER REDFERN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$82,377 $0 $82,377
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 $514,665 $511,080 $2,593,786 $3,585
2023 $2,728,545 $479,910 $2,579,236 $2,248,635
2022 $456,891 $468,822 $343,234 $-11,931
2021 $381,431 $285,446 $355,293 $95,985
2020 $389,147 $196,606 $252,175 $192,541
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