Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation
Northeast wilderness trust is a regional land trust working to preserve and restore forever-wild landscapes for nature and people in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation at a glance
In short: Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation gave $831K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $139K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $831,250
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $138,542
- Median grant
- $145,000
- Total assets
- $63,603,276
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frenchman Bay Conservancy ($235K). Together the top 6 received $831K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $831K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchman Bay Conservancy Hancock, ME | For Land Acquisition | $235,000 |
| Sharon Land Trust Sharon, CT | For Land Acquisition | $180,000 |
| Midcoast Conservancy Waldoboro, ME | For Land Acquisition | $160,000 |
| Norfolk Land Trust Norfolk, CT | For Land Acquisition | $130,000 |
| Cornwall Conservation Trust West Cornwall, CT | For Land Acquisition | $105,000 |
| Thousand Island Land Trust Clayton, NY | For Land Acquisiton | $21,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,603,276 | $19,585,696 | $5,093,459 | $831,250 | 6 | $576,186 |
| 2024 | $56,259,815 | $13,772,558 | $2,674,224 | — | — | $609,357 |
| 2023 | $44,093,250 | $19,266,624 | $8,533,973 | — | — | $247,833 |
| 2022 | $32,931,884 | $12,311,502 | $2,137,534 | — | — | $-28,429 |
| 2021 | $23,134,925 | $8,302,745 | $901,733 | — | — | $-143,524 |
About Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Montpelier, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $63.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $831K. Net investment income was $576K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation is led by Jonathan Leibowitz, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Leibowitz
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$91K (2021) → $160K (2025)
Brian Tijan
Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eunice Panetta
Vice President of Advancement
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Brett Engstrom
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Fox
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Hildreth
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Deboer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Rancourt
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie O'Keeffe
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Bateson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Sorenson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Jutras
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Roper
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Fitzgerald
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aram Calhoun
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Zankel
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Henry Tepper (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: James Dehner (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Anderson (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Rachel Drakon (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Torrence (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Kritausky (2022–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $160K, to Jonathan Leibowitz (President and CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation
How much does Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation give each year?
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation gave $831K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation's typical grant size?
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $145,000, and its average grant was $138,542, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation give grants?
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation gives mostly in Connecticut: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (48%).
Does Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Land Acquisition" (5 grants).
Who are Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation's largest grantees?
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation's largest 2025 grantees include Frenchman Bay Conservancy ($235,000), Sharon Land Trust ($180,000) and Midcoast Conservancy ($160,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation?
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation reported $63.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.6M.
What is Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation?
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Montpelier, VT. It holds $63.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation's EIN?
Northeast Wilderness Trust Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0729039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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