Maine Huts & Trails
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Maine Huts & Trails is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kingfield, Maine, registered in 2001, with $1,152,882 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
496 Main St Apt C, Kingfield, ME, 04947 EIN 01-0537084 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.2M
▼ 36.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.2M
Net assets
$3.7M
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 Maine Huts & Trails— 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 rating37 mo reserves · -4% 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 Huts & Trails: 37 mo reserves · -4% 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 Maine Huts & Trails— 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 Huts & Trails: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 496 Main St Apt C, Kingfield, ME, 04947
- City
- Kingfield
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.4M (FY2014) to $1.2M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $340KNet assets $3.7M
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.0M
Total liabilities
$340K
Net assets
$3.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,152,882▼36.7% | $1,193,485▲13.3% | $3,661,653▲1.2% | $4,001,170 | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,821,500▲139% | $1,053,411▲3.0% | $3,618,434▲25.9% | $4,001,387▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $761,458▲15.1% | $1,022,558▲12.4% | $2,875,095▼8.3% | $4,365,695▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $661,493▼37.1% | $909,788▼12.1% | $3,136,195▼7.3% | $4,908,401▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,050,884▼36.2% | $1,034,455▼39.9% | $3,384,490▲0.5% | $5,174,758▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,648,369▲18.0% | $1,721,784▼5.7% | $3,368,061▼2.1% | $5,269,659▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,397,457▼18.8% | $1,825,949▼0.1% | $3,441,476▼14.0% | $5,211,208▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,720,668▲4.1% | $1,827,493▲9.7% | $4,003,016▼5.9% | $5,495,510▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,652,758▲16.1% | $1,665,695▼8.2% | $4,255,853▼0.3% | $5,997,628▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,423,711 | $1,814,857▲36.2% | $4,268,790▼2.2% | $6,235,670▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,332,042 | $4,363,889 | $6,810,352 | 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 · $1.5M total
32 grants to Maine Huts & Trails totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2024 | $227,800 |
| The Seattle Foundation | For executive director's discretion. | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2023 | $111,500 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $24,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $6,725 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2022 | $197,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $38,750 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $26,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $50,900 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $50,900 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2021 | $49,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $30,850 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2020 | $25,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Maine Huts & Trails a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Maine Huts & Trails is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0537084, based in Kingfield, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Maine Huts & Trails's EIN?
- Maine Huts & Trails's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0537084.
- How much revenue does Maine Huts & Trails report?
- Maine Huts & Trails reported $1,152,882 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Maine Huts & Trails have?
- CharityIndex grades Maine Huts & Trails B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Maine Huts & Trails (EIN 01-0537084) 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.