Maine Coast Heritage Trust advances the conservation of lands and waters in Maine to ensure ecological well-being and foster thriving communities. MCHT provides statewide conservation leadership through its work with land trusts, coastal communities and other partners.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$312.2M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
-63.6% YoY
Grant Count
16
+45.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$207K
-75.0% YoY
About Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Based on IRS filings
Maine Coast Heritage Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in TOPSHAM, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $312.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $8.2M.
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 | $312,200,748 | $298,161,205 | $280,515,892 |
| Revenue | $21,977,989 | $26,628,849 | $22,546,705 |
| Expenses | $17,027,299 | $20,722,142 | $12,766,248 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,167,007 | $4,724,872 | $4,517,654 |
| 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
56 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Biddeford Pool Land Trust ($1,205,465), The Nature Conservancy ($750,000), Downeast Salmon Federation ($349,184).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Biddeford Pool Land Trust Biddeford Pool, ME | Land Conservation | $1,205,465 |
| Downeast Salmon Federation Columbia Falls, ME | Land Conservation | $349,184 |
| The Community School Mount Desert, ME | Land Conservation | $127,835 |
| The Forest Society of Maine Bangor, ME | Land Conservation | $200,000 |
| Niweskok Milford, ME | Land Conservation | $115,000 |
| Brunswick Topsham Land Trust Brunswick, ME | Land Conservation | $45,000 |
| US Fish & Wildlife Hadley, MA | Land Conservation | $16,991 |
| Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary Mount Desert, ME | Land Conservation | $25,000 |
| Crabtree Neck Land Trust Hancock, ME | Land Conservation | $125,000 |
| Legacy Investment Works LLC dba Legacy Philanthropy Works Santa Barbara, CA | Land Conservation | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Armstrong Jr | Chair | 1 | — |
| MacKenzie Davis | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Judy Wallingford | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| John Adelman | Director | 1 | — |
| Ann Amstutz Hayes | Director | 1 | — |
| Emily Beck | Director | 1 | — |
| Emily Bruce | Director | 1 | — |
| Darron Collins | Director | 1 | — |
| Alejendra Geiger-Ortiz | Director | 1 | — |
| Katherine Jans | Director | 1 | — |
| Amory Logan | Director | 1 | — |
| Christina Millet | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Nitze | Director | 1 | — |
| Philip Ryan | Director | 1 | — |
| Sam Spencer | Director | 1 | — |
| Sheridan Steele | Director | 1 | — |
| Nova Tower | Director | 1 | — |
| Benjamin Twining | Director | 1 | — |
| M Cameron Barrow | Past Director | 1 | — |
| Alexandra Hopkins | Past Director | 1 | — |
| Edward E Wendell Jr | Past Director | 1 | — |
| Katherine D Stookey | President and CEO | 40 | $212,852 |
| Joanne Favreau | Sr. Director of Finance and Admin. | 40 | $183,491 |
| Nichole Blanchard | Sr. Director of Comm. & Philanthropy | 40 | $171,720 |
| Elizabeth Ham | Senior Director of Land Protection | 40 | $162,273 |
| Stephanie Rogers | Assoc. Director of Human Resources | 40 | $125,556 |
| Amanda Devine | Senior Director of Stewardship | 40 | $125,659 |
| Angela Twitchell | Sr Dir. of Partnerships & Pub Policy | 40 | $123,216 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine Coast Heritage Trust?
Maine Coast Heritage Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in TOPSHAM, ME. It holds $312.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Maine Coast Heritage Trust?
As of 2024, Maine Coast Heritage Trust holds $312.2M in total assets with $22.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $3.3M in 2024.
Where does Maine Coast Heritage Trust operate?
Maine Coast Heritage Trust has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Maine, Virginia, Vermont.
What size grants does Maine Coast Heritage Trust award?
In 2024, Maine Coast Heritage Trust awarded 16 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $207K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maine Coast Heritage Trust's EIN?
Maine Coast Heritage Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7099105. 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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