Island Heritage Trust Inc
Contributing to the well-being of the island community by conserving its distinctive landscapes and natural resources, maintaining public access to valued trails, shoreline and islands, and by providing educational programming for all ages.
Island Heritage Trust Inc at a glance
In short: Island Heritage Trust Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,548,266
- +40.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Island Heritage Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Coast Heritage Trust ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | Conary Point Project | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,548,266 | $1,157,212 | $631,618 | $50,000 | 1 | $74,219 |
| 2023 | $1,817,586 | $840,772 | $486,516 | — | — | $77,798 |
| 2022 | $1,437,300 | $630,819 | $470,518 | — | — | $36,264 |
| 2021 | $1,476,751 | $502,707 | $391,390 | — | — | $44,900 |
| 2020 | $1,218,551 | $434,307 | $325,760 | — | — | $48,468 |
About Island Heritage Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
Island Heritage Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Deer Isle, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Island Heritage Trust Inc is led by Catherine Washburn, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Washburn
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elke Dorr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Wiegmann
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2022
Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Goff
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Bayley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Rockwood
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Janin
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Duncan
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Zell
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Karen Hill
Treasurer-Th
Treasurer → Treasurer-Th, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mickie Flores
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rod Greenwood
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Woody Osborne (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Diana Hartnett (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Jeff Hartnett (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kenneth Kleeman (2020–2022) — Trustee Fmr
- Former: Abby Barrows (2021–2022) — Trustee Fmr
- Former: Sue Chamberlain (2021–2022) — Trustee Fmr
- Former: Bert Yankielun (2020–2021) — Trustee Fmr
- Former: Stephen Rowan (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Linda Glaser (2020) — Secretary F
- Former: Nancy Gross (2020) — Trustee Fmr
- Former: Paul Miller (2020) — Executive 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Julia Zell (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Island Heritage Trust Inc
How much does Island Heritage Trust Inc give each year?
Island Heritage Trust Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Island Heritage Trust Inc?
Island Heritage Trust Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Island Heritage Trust Inc?
Island Heritage Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Deer Isle, ME. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Island Heritage Trust Inc operate?
Island Heritage Trust Inc has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Island Heritage Trust Inc's EIN?
Island Heritage Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0426251. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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