Western Foothills Land Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Western Foothills Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Norway, Maine, registered in 1988, with $1,506,073 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
445 Main St Ste 5, Norway, ME, 04268 EIN 01-6083123 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▼ 30.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$856K
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
★★★★
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 Western Foothills Land Trust— 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 rating52 mo reserves · +43% 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 Western Foothills Land Trust: 52 mo reserves · +43% 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 Western Foothills Land Trust— 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 Western Foothills Land Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $263K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $76KNet assets $3.7M
Operating margin
43.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.8M
Total liabilities
$76K
Net assets
$3.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,506,073▼30.9% | $855,556▼46.6% | $3,692,802▲21.8% | $3,768,827▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,180,921▲152% | $1,601,888▲357% | $3,033,015▲5.1% | $3,353,392▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $866,904▲128% | $350,763▲24.8% | $2,886,307▲92.7% | $3,078,584▲34.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $379,687▲6.6% | $281,053▲30.2% | $1,497,548▲3.1% | $2,298,103▲58.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $356,106▼7.1% | $215,828▼39.5% | $1,453,069▲8.7% | $1,453,069▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $383,430▼48.4% | $356,474▼28.9% | $1,337,142▲5.9% | $1,337,142▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $743,691▲116% | $501,701▲56.9% | $1,262,972▲23.7% | $1,262,972▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $344,599▼56.8% | $319,660▼25.8% | $1,020,982▲2.2% | $1,250,982▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $798,113▲11.0% | $430,852▼46.1% | $999,264▲58.1% | $999,264▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $718,810▲115% | $799,796▲368% | $632,002▼11.3% | $829,002▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $334,348▲26.9% | $170,793▼89.9% | $712,882▲29.8% | $712,882▲29.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $263,446 | $1,685,028▲1255% | $549,328▼69.6% | $549,328▼70.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $124,384▼23.8% | $1,809,834▲105% | $1,838,334▲99.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $163,300▲3.1% | $882,474▲2.2% | $919,568▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $158,393 | $863,707 | $953,214 | 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 · $2.5M total
41 grants to Western Foothills Land Trust totaling $2.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Land resources conservation | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | Sebago clean waters | 2024 | $22,500 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | Appalachian landscapes protection | 2023 | $218,070 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Land resources conservation | 2023 | $95,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $32,050 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2022 | $33,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Land resources conservation | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,075 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | Protection of the sebago watershed in maine | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,025 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,025 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Land resources conservation | 2020 | $35,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Western Foothills Land Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Western Foothills Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-6083123, based in Norway, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Western Foothills Land Trust's EIN?
- Western Foothills Land Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-6083123.
- How much revenue does Western Foothills Land Trust report?
- Western Foothills Land Trust reported $1,506,073 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Western Foothills Land Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Western Foothills Land Trust B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Western Foothills Land Trust (EIN 01-6083123) 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.