Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc
To conserve and steward the natural and historical resources of the rangeley lakes region for the benefit of the community and future generations.
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc at a glance
In short: Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc gave $128K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $128,000
- -94.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,667
- -96.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,000
- Total assets
- $25,068,144
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brunswick Topsham Land Trust ($89K). Together the top 3 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2024) to $2.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Topsham Land Trust Brunswick, ME | Program Support | $89,000 |
| Friends of Katahdin Woods & Water Portland, ME | Program Support | $29,000 |
| Northern Forest Canoe Trail Waitsfield, VT | Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $25,068,144 | $4,988,739 | $2,532,402 | $128,000 | 3 | $40,379 |
| 2023 | $22,519,293 | $6,590,702 | $3,417,082 | $2,150,000 | 2 | $267,233 |
| 2022 | $20,625,495 | $4,301,852 | $1,439,218 | $389,792 | 3 | $104,744 |
| 2021 | $16,809,098 | $3,067,125 | $791,284 | — | — | $224,091 |
| 2020 | $13,844,858 | $1,018,763 | $721,853 | — | — | $102,353 |
About Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Rangeley, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc is led by H. Paul Reynolds, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
H. Paul Reynolds
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Ingraham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Bowditch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Oppenheim
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Oppenheim
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emmett Lescroart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Hand
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Adelman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Morton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Appell-Warren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Levi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Welch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Higgins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Dexter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meranne Behrends
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Higgins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan McKeown
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Miller
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $114K (2024)
Heaton Robertson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Butler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Sarah Medina (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Higgins (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ryan McKewon (2023) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Murray-Beliveau (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kate Williamson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry Koob (2020) — Director
- Former: Leeanna Wilbur (2020) — Director
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 $114K, to David Miller (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc
How much does Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc give each year?
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc gave $128K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 2 grants.
What is Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc's typical grant size?
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc's median grant in 2024 was $29,000, and its average grant was $42,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc give grants?
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc gives mostly in Maine: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (8%).
Does Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc?
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc reported $25.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc?
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Rangeley, ME. It holds $25.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc's EIN?
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0472641. 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 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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