Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kennebunk, Maine, registered in 2017, with $68,960 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1550, Kennebunk, ME, 04043 EIN 81-5237480 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$69K
▼ 4.3% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$40K
Net assets
$517K
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
—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 Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating155 mo reserves · +42% 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 Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods: 155 mo reserves · +42% margin earns a B+ 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 Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods— 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 Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1550, Kennebunk, ME, 04043
- City
- Kennebunk
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $441K (FY2018) to $69K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $517K
Operating margin
42.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$517K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$517K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,960▼4.3% | $39,957▼7.8% | $516,900▲7.5% | $516,900▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $72,086▲5.7% | $43,340▼12.4% | $480,939▲9.9% | $480,939▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $68,202▼45.2% | $49,485▼37.3% | $437,562▲2.6% | $437,562▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $124,482▲97.0% | $78,936▼24.7% | $426,497▲13.0% | $426,497▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $63,196▼92.2% | $104,852▼84.8% | $377,521▼9.9% | $377,521▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $809,242▲83.5% | $690,124▲527% | $419,177▲39.7% | $419,177▲39.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $441,097 | $110,089 | $300,059 | $300,059 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $11,350 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Land resources conservation | 2018 | $6,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2018 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-5237480, based in Kennebunk, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods's EIN?
- Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-5237480.
- How much revenue does Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods report?
- Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods reported $68,960 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods (EIN 81-5237480) 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.