Mission
The mission of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is to conserve, restore, and instill appreciation of the land and water resources of the Kennebec Estuary for the benefit of today's communities and future generations.
Public Charity
KENNEBEC ESTUARY LAND TRUST
Based in BATH, ME, KENNEBEC ESTUARY LAND TRUST operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $912K in revenue, $1.1M in expenses, $9.8M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 50 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.7M.
EIN: 010446468
BATH, ME
Land Resources Conservation
NTEE: C34
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$912K
Total Expenses$1.1M
Total Assets$9.8M
Grant Records50
Funding Total$2.7M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Kennebec Estuary Land Trust
How Kennebec Estuary Land Trust divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$86
Programs
the work itself
$11
Management
running the organization
$3
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $86 for programs
$32
The Land Protection Program is a community based approach working with a volunteer Land Committee and staff focused on lands with the highest ecological significance
$21
The Stewardship program is dedicated to the perpetual care of the preserves and conservation easements held by KELT
$20
The Restoration Program focus on community science including water testing, counting fish, and monitoring birds, red backed salamanders, and green crabs
Plus 1 more program. 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.
Sample Grants Received
To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed
$10,000
RESTORE 99-ACRE TIDAL MARSH FOR FISH PASSAGE
$279,195
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$25,100
To strengthen land trusts throughout Maine with resources necessary to grow and succeed
$20,000
Land Resources Conservation
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 50 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Amy Wesson
Secretary
Anna Christie-Carnicella
BOARD MEMBER
Bethany Atkins
BOARD MEMBER
Eloise Vitelli
BOARD MEMBER
Jack Witham
BOARD MEMBER
Jeff Wickham
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $912K | $1.1M | $9.8M |
| 2024 | $1.4M | $1.1M | $9.7M |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $1.6M | $9.3M |
| 2022 | $1.7M | $509K | $8.6M |
| 2021 | $890K | $525K | $7.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $890K to $912K (+2%), with total assets most recently reported at $9.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.