Downeast Salmon Federation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Downeast Salmon Federation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia Fls, Maine, registered in 2001, with $2,185,362 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 201, Columbia Fls, ME, 04623 EIN 01-0532938 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.2M
▲ 2.6% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$6.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Downeast Salmon Federation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating45 mo reserves · +22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Downeast Salmon Federation: 45 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Downeast Salmon Federation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Downeast Salmon Federation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 201, Columbia Fls, ME, 04623
- City
- Columbia Fls
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $635K (FY2013) to $2.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $220KNet assets $6.4M
Operating margin
22.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.7M
Total liabilities
$220K
Net assets
$6.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,185,362▲2.6% | $1,704,171▲28.5% | $6,432,251▲8.6% | $6,652,182▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,129,209▲101% | $1,325,943▼6.6% | $5,922,508▲16.8% | $5,972,156▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,057,536▼46.0% | $1,420,200▲22.8% | $5,070,884▼7.8% | $5,102,689▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,959,727▲33.1% | $1,156,227▼5.6% | $5,497,276▲16.8% | $5,533,442▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,472,128▲39.5% | $1,224,937▲7.2% | $4,707,868▲5.7% | $4,757,090▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,055,242▼20.0% | $1,142,418▼2.4% | $4,453,489▼1.4% | $4,532,724▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,318,813▼19.6% | $1,170,464▲24.5% | $4,515,083▲3.6% | $4,605,836▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,639,325▲36.7% | $940,457▲49.0% | $4,358,168▲19.6% | $4,414,675▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,199,486▲80.7% | $631,312▲13.7% | $3,644,084▲18.6% | $3,672,908▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $663,663▼9.6% | $555,256▲0.9% | $3,073,549▲6.3% | $3,082,993▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $733,823▲15.6% | $550,252▲36.2% | $2,891,620▲6.8% | $2,911,943▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $634,747 | $404,069▲6.3% | $2,708,049▲10.2% | $2,713,908▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $379,948 | $2,456,561 | $2,458,325 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.0M total
45 grants to Downeast Salmon Federation totaling $3.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Fisheries resources | 2024 | $136,500 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Fisheries resources | 2023 | $145,410 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Salt marsh restoration in coastal downeast maine | 2023 | $59,152 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $31,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,800 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Fisheries resources | 2022 | $225,010 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2022 | $39,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Coastal resilience | 2022 | $36,926 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $33,900 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Fisheries resources | 2021 | $203,930 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Restoring tidal flows | 2021 | $70,855 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Environment | 2021 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Downeast Salmon Federation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Downeast Salmon Federation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0532938, based in Columbia Fls, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Downeast Salmon Federation's EIN?
- Downeast Salmon Federation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0532938.
- How much revenue does Downeast Salmon Federation report?
- Downeast Salmon Federation reported $2,185,362 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Downeast Salmon Federation have?
- CharityIndex grades Downeast Salmon Federation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Downeast Salmon Federation (EIN 01-0532938) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.