Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust
Caring for the lands and water of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region by conserving special places, protecting water quality, creating trails and public access, and facilitating deeper connections to nature.
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A Community-Supported Land Trust Caring for the lands, waters, and communities of the Damariscotta region A Community-Supported Land Trust Caring for the lands, waters, and communities of the Damariscotta region […]
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Mission
Caring for the lands and water of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region by conserving special places, protecting water quality, creating trails and public access, and facilitating deeper connections to nature.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1973, it predates 87% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCoastal Rivers Conservation Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Damariscotta, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 237303162. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237303162. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is located in Damariscotta, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years. Its registered address is PO Box 333, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
A Community-Supported Land Trust Caring for the lands, waters, and communities of the Damariscotta region A Community-Supported Land Trust Caring for the lands, waters, and communities of the Damariscotta region […] Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237303162, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COASTAL RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 64 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1973
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust
- What is Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust?
- Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Damariscotta, United States. A Community-Supported Land Trust Caring for the lands, waters, and communities of the Damariscotta region A Community-Supported Land Trust Caring for the lands, waters, and communities of the Damariscotta region […]
- When was Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust founded?
- Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust was founded in 1973.
- Who leads Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust?
- Steven Hufnagel serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust located?
- Headquartered in Damariscotta, ME, United States.
- What is Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust trustworthy?
- Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237303162.
- What is Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust's website?
- https://www.coastalrivers.org/