Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mount Desert, Maine, registered in 1986, with $419,858 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
57 Pretty Marsh Rd, Mount Desert, ME, 04660 EIN 01-0408925 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$420K
▲ 97.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$217K
Net assets
$7.4M
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
—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 Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary— 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 rating408 mo reserves · +48% 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 Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary: 408 mo reserves · +48% 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 Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary— 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 Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 57 Pretty Marsh Rd, Mount Desert, ME, 04660
- City
- Mount Desert
- State
- Maine
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $99K (FY2013) to $420K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $64KNet assets $7.4M
Operating margin
48.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.4M
Total liabilities
$64K
Net assets
$7.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,858▲97.1% | $216,800▲23.4% | $7,376,388▲2.8% | $7,439,895▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $212,976▼95.5% | $175,709▼7.1% | $7,173,330▲0.5% | $7,173,760▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,711,652▲1885% | $189,077▲36.5% | $7,136,063▲173% | $7,200,197▲176% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $237,376▼35.2% | $138,547▲43.4% | $2,613,488▲1.8% | $2,613,488▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $366,569▲202% | $96,625▲3.4% | $2,567,159▲11.8% | $2,567,159▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $121,207▲48.7% | $93,439▲8.5% | $2,297,215▲1.2% | $2,297,215▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $81,536▲19.7% | $86,103▼1.3% | $2,269,447▼0.2% | $2,269,447▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $68,132▲54.7% | $87,275▲15.3% | $2,274,014▼0.8% | $2,274,014▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $44,047▲32.3% | $75,694▲31.0% | $2,293,157▼1.4% | $2,293,157▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $33,282▼88.1% | $57,791▼21.6% | $2,324,804▼1.0% | $2,324,804▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $280,547▲183% | $73,724▼11.1% | $2,349,313▲9.7% | $2,350,157▲9.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $99,253 | $82,952▲0.9% | $2,142,490▲0.8% | $2,142,490▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $82,217▲2.4% | $2,126,189▼0.5% | $2,126,189▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $80,275 | $2,137,439 | $2,137,439 | 990PF |
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 · $209K total
11 grants to Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary totaling $209K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $22,850 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $12,600 |
| National Park Foundation | Connect | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $51,700 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2019 | $50,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Wildlife preservation & protection | 2019 | $17,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Wildlife preservation & protection | 2017 | $6,135 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Wildlife sanctuary support; citizen science corp program | 2014 | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0408925, based in Mount Desert, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary's EIN?
- Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0408925.
- How much revenue does Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary report?
- Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary reported $419,858 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary have?
- CharityIndex grades Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Somes-meynell Wildlife Sanctuary (EIN 01-0408925) 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.