TO WORK COLLECTIVELY IN MAINE TO CREATE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE EARTH, COMMUNITIES, AND PEOPLE THROUGH THE CONSERVATION MOVEMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$207K
+72.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$385K
+40.0% YoY
Grant Count
24
+4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+34.2% YoY
About Momentum Conservation
Based on IRS filings
Momentum Conservation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PORTLAND, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $207K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $385K. Net investment income was $489.
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 | $206,813 | $119,935 | $114,068 |
| Revenue | $990,579 | $638,956 | $271,667 |
| Expenses | $906,863 | $633,418 | $260,361 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $489 | — | — |
| 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
47 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Momentum Conservation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bomazeen Land Trust ($20,000), Brunswick Topsham Land Trust ($20,000), Coastal Mountains Land Trust ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust Blue Hill, ME | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $10,000 |
| Bomazeen Land Trust Portland, ME | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $20,000 |
| Brunswick Topsham Land Trust Brunswick, ME | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $20,000 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust Camden, ME | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $20,000 |
| Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust Damariscotta, ME | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $20,000 |
| Downeast Coastal Conservancy Machias, ME | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $10,000 |
| Downeast Lakes Land Trust Grand Lake Stream, ME | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $10,000 |
| Falmouth Land Trust Falmouth, ME | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $10,000 |
| Francis Small Heritage Inc Limerick, ME | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $15,000 |
| Georges River Land Trust Rockland, ME | To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SPENCER | TREASURER | 1.25 | — |
| ANDREA BERRY | PRESIDENT | 1.25 | — |
| CHELSEY BERLIN | OFFICER | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREW MACKIE | OFFICER | 0.5 | — |
| DANIELLE OLSEN | OFFICER | 0.5 | — |
| JESSICA BURTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $75,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Momentum Conservation?
Momentum Conservation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PORTLAND, ME. It holds $207K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Momentum Conservation?
As of 2024, Momentum Conservation holds $207K in total assets with $991K in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $385K in 2024.
Where does Momentum Conservation operate?
Momentum Conservation has awarded grants in Maine, New Hampshire.
What size grants does Momentum Conservation award?
In 2024, Momentum Conservation awarded 24 grants totaling $385K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Momentum Conservation's EIN?
Momentum Conservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5011505. 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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