MAINE FARMLAND TRUST PROTECTS FARMLAND, SUPPORTS FARMERS, AND ADVANCES THE FUTURE OF FARMING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.0M
-4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$65K
-71.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-80.9% YoY
About Maine Farmland Trust
Based on IRS filings
Maine Farmland Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BELFAST, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $65K.
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 | $26,990,758 | $28,370,138 | $29,194,157 |
| Revenue | $5,173,541 | $4,221,079 | $7,917,677 |
| Expenses | $6,628,767 | $5,419,196 | $7,131,158 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-1,648,322 | $240,253 | $21,542 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Maine Farmland Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dharma Farm ($18,300), The Milkhouse Llc ($11,447), Balfour Farm ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BALFOUR FARM PITTSFIELD, ME | CLIMATE RESILIENCE | $10,000 |
| BUMBLEFOOD ORGANIC FARM WINDHAM, ME | CLIMATE RESILIENCE | $8,267 |
| DHARMA FARM WASHINGTON, ME | IMPLEMENTATION | $18,300 |
| DOSTIE FARM FAIRFIELD, ME | PFAS - HARDSHIP | $6,830 |
| LAND IN COMMON INC GREENE, ME | LAND PURCHASE | $10,000 |
| THE MILKHOUSE LLC MONMOUTH, ME | CLIMATE RESILIENCE | $11,447 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY FISHER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $189,594 |
| KRISTIN VARNUM | VP/CFO | 40 | $108,018 |
| NICK ARMENTROUT | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JASON BOLTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE COLSON | CHAIR | 6 | — |
| STEVE CRANE | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MEREDITH EILERS | CHAIR (THRU | 4 | — |
| CAITLYN FRAME | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JUSTIN JAMISON | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| MARGOT ANNE KELLY | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| SUSAN MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 3.5 | — |
| TAYLOR MUDGE | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| JON OLSON | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine Farmland Trust?
Maine Farmland Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BELFAST, ME. It holds $27.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Maine Farmland Trust?
As of 2024, Maine Farmland Trust holds $27.0M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $65K in 2024.
Where does Maine Farmland Trust operate?
Maine Farmland Trust has awarded grants in Maine.
What size grants does Maine Farmland Trust award?
In 2024, Maine Farmland Trust awarded 6 grants totaling $65K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maine Farmland Trust's EIN?
Maine Farmland Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0528014. 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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