New Learning Journey Inc
To strengthen the conservation movement through transformational learning experiences with other cultures, histories and ways of being.
New Learning Journey Inc at a glance
In short: New Learning Journey Inc gave $2.0M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $658K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,973,192
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $657,731
- Median grant
- $166,754
- Total assets
- $1,459,545
- -44.7% 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 New Learning Journey Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wabanaki Commission ($1.7M). Together the top 3 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How New Learning Journey Inc gives
- Giving grew 4073% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wabanaki Commission Orono, ME | To transfer restricted donations that were designated to the wabanaki commission | $1,749,438 |
| Mi'kmaq Nation Presque Isle, ME | To purchase the land parcet at westerly of carmichael road, littleton Maine | $166,754 |
| Penobscot Indian Nation Indian Island, ME | To purchase parcel of land located in the town of greenbush, Maine | $57,000 |
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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 | $1,459,545 | $1,887,369 | $3,073,232 | $1,973,192 | 3 | $39,201 |
| 2023 | $2,636,990 | $2,602,867 | $930,959 | — | — | $22,132 |
| 2022 | $839,182 | $1,017,191 | $651,161 | $10,000 | 1 | $43 |
| 2021 | $471,913 | $645,574 | $471,665 | $47,284 | 4 | $38 |
| 2020 | $296,074 | $474,334 | $270,262 | — | — | $43 |
About New Learning Journey Inc
Based on IRS filings
New Learning Journey Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fayston, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Learning Journey Inc is led by Peter Forbes, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Forbes
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Eddie Merma
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafaela Rodriguez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Barriner
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$21K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Helen Whybrow
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $95K, to Peter Forbes (President).
Frequently asked questions about New Learning Journey Inc
How much does New Learning Journey Inc give each year?
New Learning Journey Inc gave $2.0M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is New Learning Journey Inc's typical grant size?
New Learning Journey Inc's median grant in 2024 was $166,754, and its average grant was $657,731, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does New Learning Journey Inc give grants?
New Learning Journey Inc gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does New Learning Journey Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on New Learning Journey Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is New Learning Journey Inc?
New Learning Journey Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is New Learning Journey Inc?
New Learning Journey Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fayston, VT. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is New Learning Journey Inc's EIN?
New Learning Journey Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4879926. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work New Learning Journey Inc funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). New Learning Journey Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/new-learning-journey-inc-morg_20e1a07563cb48a28082008a358355a9
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