Friends of Acadia preserves, protects, and promotes stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$97.3M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.2M
+293.5% YoY
Grant Count
16
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$635K
+145.9% YoY
About Friends of Acadia
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Acadia is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BAR HARBOR, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $97.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $10.2M. Net investment income was $5.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $97,289,675 | $93,786,743 | $74,652,165 |
| Revenue | $14,311,559 | $15,284,443 | $7,595,646 |
| Expenses | $15,249,572 | $6,889,715 | $5,290,491 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,303,976 | $1,498,106 | $1,519,852 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Acadia National Park ($9,056,616), Schoodic Institute at Acadia ($364,721), Downeast Transportation ($297,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park Bar Harbor, ME | Provide assistance to ensure the protection of the Acadia National Park region. | $9,056,616 |
| Schoodic Institute at Acadia Winter Harbor, ME | Education and Conservation | $364,721 |
| Downeast Transportation Ellsworth, ME | Provide support for the Island Explorer propane buses serving Acadia National Park. | $297,000 |
| Maine Department of Transportation Augusta, ME | Provide support for Acadia Gateway Center | $225,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club Boston, MA | Conservation | $86,301 |
| American Conservation Experience Salt Lake City, UT | Conservation | $27,699 |
| Student Conservation Association Arlington, VA | Education | $19,075 |
| University of Maine Bangor, ME | Research | $15,058 |
| College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME | Research | $13,000 |
| Teens Take on Climate Inc Chicago, IL | Education | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William C Eacho | Chair | 1 | — |
| David Edson | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Rob Leary | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Story Litchfield | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Mark Amstutz | Director | 1 | — |
| Julie Banzhaf-Stone | Director | 1 | — |
| Justin Bennett | Director | 1 | — |
| Sam Coplon | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrew Davis | Director | 1 | — |
| Lesley Draper | Director | 1 | — |
| Elsie Flemings | Director | 1 | — |
| Anne Green | Director | 1 | — |
| Todd Graham | Director | 1 | — |
| Margaret Jeffery | Director | 1 | — |
| David Katona | Director | 1 | — |
| Jack Kelley | Director | 1 | — |
| Cora Olgyay | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Pierce | Director | 1 | — |
| Edward L Samek | Director | 1 | — |
| Curtis Simard | Director | 1 | — |
| Hannah Sistare Clark | Director | 1 | — |
| Christiaan van Heerden | Director | 1 | — |
| Liz Williams | Director | 1 | — |
| John Fassak | Past Director | 1 | — |
| Joan Pew | Past Director | 1 | — |
| Eric Stiles | President & CEO | 40 | $250,449 |
| Jason Irwin | Past Vice President/CFO | 40 | $37,999 |
| Lisa Horsch Clark | VP of Development | 40 | $160,807 |
| Stephanie Clement | VP of Conservation | 40 | $128,741 |
| Sarah Curts | Accounting Manager | 40 | $110,708 |
| Devin Lueddeke | Development Officer for Major Gifts | 40 | $124,118 |
| Lori Schaefer | Past VP of Communications & Marketing | 40 | $104,735 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of Acadia?
Friends of Acadia is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BAR HARBOR, ME. It holds $97.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Friends of Acadia?
As of 2024, Friends of Acadia holds $97.3M in total assets with $14.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $10.2M in 2024.
Where does Friends of Acadia operate?
Friends of Acadia has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Utah, Virginia.
What size grants does Friends of Acadia award?
In 2024, Friends of Acadia awarded 16 grants totaling $10.2M — an average of about $635K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of Acadia's EIN?
Friends of Acadia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0425071. 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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