The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc
The organization's mission is to promote the conservation, appreciation, and sustainable enjoyment of the middlesex fells reservation. We protect and enhance the ecology of the fells through initiatives to manage invasive species, reduce rogue trails for wildlife, and foster a culture of care and community stewardship. We provide opportunities for people to learn, enjoy, and care for the fells with more than 100 free walks annually and a multitude of opportunities to join us in on-the-ground stewardship of the fells. We advocate for protection of the fells through productive relationships with dcr staff, elected officials, and community leaders and activate more than 4,000 supporters to speak up on behalf of the fells.
The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,593,786
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $514,665
- -81.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $44,265
- +715.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $511,080
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $13K (2022). In 2023 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Boston, MA | Partnership to Restore and Improve the Fells | $8,333 |
| Earthwise Aware Inc Somerville, MA | Grant for Analysis of Trails in the Fells | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,593,786 | $514,665 | $511,080 | — | — | $44,265 |
| 2023 | $2,579,236 | $2,728,545 | $479,910 | $5,000 | Total only | $5,429 |
| 2022 | $343,234 | $456,891 | $468,822 | $13,333 | 2 | $185 |
| 2021 | $355,293 | $381,431 | $285,446 | $12,833 | 2 | $29 |
| 2020 | $252,175 | $389,147 | $196,606 | — | — | $20 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc is a public charity, based in Melrose, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $44K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc is led by Christopher Redfern, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Redfern
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$47K (2021) → $82K (2024)
Sandra Pascal
Board Chair
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire O'Neill
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Weggel
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Engel
Director
Direccccc → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Demarco
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle McGrath
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Mountenot
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Barriger
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Brewer-Siljeholm
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Geisler
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie McCabe
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jeffrey Buxbaum (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Carol McKinley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chester Osborne (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Heidi Kelf (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Randi Rotjan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bryan Hamlin (2020) — Director
- Former: Chris Redfern (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Phil Cappello (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 $82K, to Christopher Redfern (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc
How large is The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc?
The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $515K.
Where does The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc operate?
The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc's EIN?
The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3278797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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