The mission of Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters is to preserve and protect the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality and distrinctive cultural resources of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of all generations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-44.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$996K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$996K
About Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PORTLAND, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $996K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,558,851 | $2,822,618 | $4,470,077 |
| Revenue | $2,785,478 | $1,938,983 | $6,417,342 |
| Expenses | $3,679,418 | $3,753,331 | $4,415,660 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,471 | $3,090 | $2,184 |
| 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
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wabanaki Benefit Foundation ($995,865).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wabanaki Benefit Foundation Pembroke, ME | Disbursement of Wabanaki directed funds from capital campaign | $995,865 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Ross | President | 2 | — |
| Steve Richardson | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Don Hudson PhD | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Gail Fanjoy | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Eliza Donoghue | Director | 2 | — |
| Logan Edwards | Director | 2 | — |
| James E Francis | Director | 2 | — |
| Lisa Horsch Clark | Director | 2 | — |
| Cathy Johnson | Director | 2 | — |
| Matt Polstein | Director | 2 | — |
| Gavin Robinson | Director | 2 | — |
| Jeremy Sheaffer | Director | 2 | — |
| Lucas St Clair | Director | 2 | — |
| Sheryl Tishman | Director | 2 | — |
| Brian Threlkeld | Director | 2 | — |
| Dan Wenk | Director | 2 | — |
| Brian Hinrichs | Executive Director | 40 | $92,497 |
| Meghan Cooper | Development Director | 40 | $83,359 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters?
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PORTLAND, ME. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters?
As of 2024, Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters holds $1.6M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $996K in 2024.
Where does Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters operate?
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters has awarded grants in Maine.
What size grants does Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters award?
In 2024, Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters awarded 1 grants totaling $996K — an average of about $996K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters's EIN?
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5102906. 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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