Mission
Downeast Audubon works to educate & engage the people of Hancock County, focusing on birds, other wildlife & their habitats, for the benefit of local communities & their natural environment.
Public Charity
Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon
Based in Ellsworth, ME, Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $75K in revenue, $73K in expenses, $622K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 23 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $34K.
EIN: 222985019
Ellsworth, ME
Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
NTEE: C30
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$75K
Total Expenses$73K
Total Assets$622K
Grants Given23
Grant Total$34K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon
How Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$83
Programs
the work itself
$17
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $83 for programs
$33
Provided in classroom natural history programs for local schools via outside contractors/nonprofit organizations
$19
We provided scholarships to 10 local students and 1 teacher to attend various nature camps
$15
We provided grants to Nine other charitable non-profit organizations at years end
Plus 2 more programs. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to Downeast Chapter of Maine Audubon
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
$2,000
$2,000
Somerset County Soil & Water Distri
$1,000
$1,000
Showing up to 5 of 23 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Membership CHM
Ann Brayton
Education CHR
Cathy Rees
Director
James Longo
President
Leslie Clapp
Director
Steele Hays
Secretary
Sue Shaw
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75K | $73K | $622K |
| 2024 | $78K | $68K | $596K |
| 2023 | $95K | $76K | $577K |
| 2022 | $100K | $85K | $525K |
| 2021 | $67K | $67K | $588K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $67K to $75K (+13%), with total assets most recently reported at $622K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in ME, NY.
MENY
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.