Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative
The Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative (EMCI) is a non-profit organization with broad conservation interests that seeks to: 1) Foster environmentally sustainable communities of the eastern Maine coast; 2) Encourage an appreciation of their cultural geography; and 3) Help inspire an appreciation for conserving its ecological communities through natural history research.
Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative at a glance
In short: Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,400
- -89.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,400
- -67.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,400
- Total assets
- $592,722
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative
Who Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Natural History Observatory ($6K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $60K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Natural History Observatory Gouldsboro, ME | Protect Downeast Project | $6,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $592,722 | $66,899 | $66,683 | $6,400 | 1 | $18,564 |
| 2023 | $518,314 | $131,256 | $94,261 | $59,510 | 3 | $38,531 |
| 2022 | $458,979 | $71,506 | $51,142 | $20,000 | 1 | $23,006 |
| 2021 | $512,531 | $85,458 | $38,165 | $7,173 | 1 | $12,684 |
| 2020 | $415,438 | $64,011 | $33,726 | — | — | — |
About Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $593K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative is led by Anastasia I Fischer, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anastasia I Fischer
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francis A Goodhue
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Herrick
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Campbell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tatiana P Fischer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Fischer
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George G Herrick (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative
How much does Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative give each year?
Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $60K across 3 grants.
How large is Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative?
Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative reported $593K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $67K.
What is Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative?
Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, ME. It holds $593K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative operate?
Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative has awarded grants in Maine, Rhode Island.
What is Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative's EIN?
Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0502883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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