Maine Audubon Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Maine Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Falmouth, Maine, registered in 1940, with $5,982,657 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth, ME, 04105 EIN 01-0248780 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.0M
▲ 38.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.3M
Net assets
$21.1M
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 Maine Audubon Society— 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 rating48 mo reserves · +11% 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 Maine Audubon Society: 48 mo reserves · +11% 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 Maine Audubon Society— 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 Maine Audubon Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth, ME, 04105
- City
- Falmouth
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Pollution Abatement & Control
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.9M (FY2013) to $6.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $475KNet assets $21.1M
Operating margin
10.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.6M
Total liabilities
$475K
Net assets
$21.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,982,657▲38.2% | $5,331,832▲0.8% | $21,106,075▲2.6% | $21,580,584▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,330,142▼15.4% | $5,288,067▲2.9% | $20,571,540▼1.9% | $20,959,551▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,119,979▼8.0% | $5,141,079▲33.8% | $20,975,111▼0.8% | $21,362,445▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,562,648▲55.7% | $3,841,678▲28.8% | $21,138,591▼4.3% | $21,562,252▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,571,759▼38.3% | $2,981,695▲1.5% | $22,094,121▲25.0% | $22,830,062▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,790,753▲133% | $2,938,701▲5.7% | $17,672,263▲10.5% | $18,551,762▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,483,909▼15.9% | $2,779,231▲8.1% | $15,990,295▲4.3% | $16,515,782▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,952,111▲48.0% | $2,570,819▲6.4% | $15,335,538▲3.8% | $15,928,158▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,994,393▼46.9% | $2,415,412▲11.7% | $14,774,975▲5.4% | $15,386,577▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,753,630▲40.3% | $2,162,202▼5.7% | $14,019,041▲7.1% | $14,557,715▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,675,889▲41.6% | $2,293,796▲5.3% | $13,084,892▲3.4% | $13,648,206▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,890,167 | $2,178,356▼5.7% | $12,649,027▲1.2% | $13,465,944▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,308,808▼0.6% | $12,501,998▲2.2% | $12,648,792▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,321,714 | $12,233,002 | $12,423,790 | 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 · $2.8M total
66 grants to Maine Audubon Society totaling $2.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Environment, professional development | 2024 | $546,055 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $25,100 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,790 |
| Martins Point Health Care Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Environment support, natural resources conservation & protection | 2023 | $171,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $158,520 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Reconnect maine rivers for brook trout and salmon | 2023 | $61,549 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $58,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Conservation assistance | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $14,785 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Martins Point Health Care Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Stream restoration | 2022 | $141,859 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2022 | $74,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Maine Audubon Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Maine Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0248780, based in Falmouth, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Maine Audubon Society's EIN?
- Maine Audubon Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0248780.
- How much revenue does Maine Audubon Society report?
- Maine Audubon Society reported $5,982,657 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Maine Audubon Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Maine Audubon Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Maine Audubon Society (EIN 01-0248780) 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.