Merrymeeting Bay Trust
to assist in and promote the understanding, awareness, and study of the natural environment surrounding Merrymeeting Bay, and preservation of other undeveloped areas in the vicinity of or on Merrymeeting Bay.
Merrymeeting Bay Trust at a glance
In short: Merrymeeting Bay Trust gave $590K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $118K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $590,000
- +75.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $118,000
- +110.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Merrymeeting Bay Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Kennebec Estuary Land Trust ($455K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 19 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $337K (2021) to $590K (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Estuary Land Trust Bath, ME | Stewardship Programming | $450,000 |
| Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Brunswick, ME | Land Acquisition | $65,000 |
| Maine Maritime Museum Bath, ME | Vessel Maintenance | $50,000 |
| Town of Brunswick Maine Brunswock, ME | Land Acquisition | $20,000 |
| Kennebec Estuary Land Trust Bath, ME | Relocation Assitance | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $539,662 | $615,900 | $590,000 | 5 | $539,662 |
| 2021 | $897,255 | $155,694 | $347,691 | $336,691 | 6 | $155,694 |
| 2020 | $940,604 | $295,579 | $487,750 | $476,900 | 8 | $295,579 |
About Merrymeeting Bay Trust
Based on IRS filings
Merrymeeting Bay Trust is a public charity, based in Arrowsic, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $590K. Net investment income was $540K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Merrymeeting Bay Trust's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David R Weiss
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $26K (2022)
Sandra W Weiss
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William C Blaiklock
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $26K, to David R Weiss (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Merrymeeting Bay Trust
How much does Merrymeeting Bay Trust give each year?
Merrymeeting Bay Trust gave $590K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $337K across 6 grants.
What is Merrymeeting Bay Trust's typical grant size?
Merrymeeting Bay Trust's median grant in 2022 was $50,000, and its average grant was $118,000, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Merrymeeting Bay Trust give grants?
Merrymeeting Bay Trust gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bath, ME (3 grants).
Does Merrymeeting Bay Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Merrymeeting Bay Trust's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Merrymeeting Bay Trust's largest grantees?
Merrymeeting Bay Trust's largest 2022 grantees include Kennebec Estuary Land Trust ($455,000 across 2 grants), Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust ($65,000) and Maine Maritime Museum ($50,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Merrymeeting Bay Trust's EIN?
Merrymeeting Bay Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6007257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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