Bar Harbor Village Improvement
Bar Harbor Village Improvement is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bar Harbor, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $850. Net investment income was $50K.
Bar Harbor Village Improvement at a glance
In short: Bar Harbor Village Improvement gave $850 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $850), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $850
- -83.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $850
- -83.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $850
- Total assets
- $1,329,394
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bar Harbor Village Improvement funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bar Harbor Historical Society ($850).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bar Harbor Village Improvement gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $850 (2025) to $5K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $850.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor Historical Society Bar Harbor, ME | Donation | $850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,329,394 | $839,019 | $847,624 | $850 | 1 | $840,194 | $49,507 |
| 2024 | $1,337,999 | $379,504 | $79,044 | $5,000 | 1 | $72,705 | $39,976 |
| 2023 | $1,037,539 | $131,616 | $34,925 | $5,000 | 1 | $29,357 | $33,469 |
| 2022 | $940,848 | $99,122 | $28,234 | $2,000 | 1 | $22,950 | $26,167 |
| 2021 | $868,997 | $96,724 | $35,691 | $3,500 | 2 | — | $19,864 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bar Harbor Village Improvement is led by Richard Cough, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Cough
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Witham Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Helene Harton
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jefferson Dobbs
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas Testa
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Erin Cough
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Andrew Shea
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jonathan Nicholson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kim Swan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul Coston (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen Coston (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bar Harbor Village Improvement
How much does Bar Harbor Village Improvement give each year?
Bar Harbor Village Improvement gave $850 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Bar Harbor Village Improvement?
Bar Harbor Village Improvement reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $839K.
What is Bar Harbor Village Improvement?
Bar Harbor Village Improvement is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bar Harbor, ME. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Bar Harbor Village Improvement operate?
Bar Harbor Village Improvement has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Bar Harbor Village Improvement's EIN?
Bar Harbor Village Improvement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0024907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Bar Harbor Village Improvement funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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