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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$593K
+14.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
-89.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-67.7% YoY
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 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $592,722 | $518,314 | $458,979 |
| Revenue | $66,899 | $131,256 | $71,506 |
| Expenses | $66,683 | $94,261 | $51,142 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18,564 | $38,531 | $23,006 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Maine Natural History Observatory ($6,400).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Natural History Observatory Gouldsboro, ME | Protect Downeast Project | $6,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anastasia I Fischer | Chair | 1 | — |
| Tatiana P Fischer | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jason Herrick | Director | 1 | — |
| Samuel Campbell | Director | 1 | — |
| Francis A Goodhue | Director | 1 | — |
| Lucas Fischer | Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How large is Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative?
As of 2024, Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative holds $593K in total assets with $67K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6K in 2024.
Where does Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative operate?
Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative has awarded grants in Maine, Rhode Island.
What size grants does Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative award?
In 2024, Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative awarded 1 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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