Hancock County Planning Commission
The Hancock County Planning Commission advocates for and provides assistance to county and local governments by: - Protecting our heritage and resources,- Planning for the future- Promoting a …
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Municipal Comprehensive PlanningHCPC provides professional comprehensive planners to perform consulting services to work with Municipal leaders, staff and residents through the development and/or update of their Comprehensive Plan. ME DACFHCPC facilitated the regional coordination of climate change and sea level rise planning to multiple municipalities, and provided outreach materials as it pertains to public infastructure and sea level rise. Broadband StudyHCPC collaborated with the Island Institute to plan the expansion of broadband internet service in rural Hancock County. ME DOTHCPC works with the Maine Department of Transportation to assist towns with transportation assessment and planning. The organization acted as a fiscal agent during the year.
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Mission
The Hancock County Planning Commission advocates for and provides assistance to county and local governments by: - Protecting our heritage and resources,- Planning for the future- Promoting a sound economy for the people of Hancock County
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hancock County Planning Commission has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- Established in 1975, it predates 85% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHancock County Planning Commission is a registered environment nonprofit based in Ellsworth, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 010310087. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $412K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hancock County Planning Commission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010310087. 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.
Hancock County Planning Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% 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.
Hancock County Planning Commission is located in Ellsworth, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hancock County Planning Commission has $412K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hancock County Planning Commission is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $412K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hancock County Planning Commission. 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, Hancock County Planning Commission 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Municipal Comprehensive PlanningHCPC provides professional comprehensive planners to perform consulting services to work with Municipal leaders, staff and residents through the development and/or update of their Comprehensive Plan. ME DACFHCPC facilitated the regional coordination of climate change and sea level rise planning to multiple municipalities, and provided outreach materials as it pertains to public infastructure and sea level rise. Broadband StudyHCPC collaborated with the Island Institute to plan the expansion of broadband internet service in rural Hancock County. ME DOTHCPC works with the Maine Department of Transportation to assist towns with transportation assessment and planning. The organization acted as a fiscal agent during the year. Hancock County Planning Commission is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $412K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Hancock County Planning Commission are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hancock County Planning Commission is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010310087, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
HANCOCK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
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Hancock County planning commission delays vote on data center overlay district to June 8 - The Daily Reporter - Greenfield Indiana
County planning commission postpones rezoning vote for NineStar park land - The Daily Reporter - Greenfield Indiana
Developer withdraws application for massive data center in rural Hancock County - WTHR
Hancock County residents meet to learn more about proposed data center - WTHR
Hancock County farm fights against proposed data center - WISH-TV
AI data processing center could rise on Hancock County cornfield - WRTV
Exterior rehab completed on Old Hancock County Sheriff’s Home and Jail - Mainebiz
Hancock County Planning Commission resumes operations under new leadership - The Ellsworth American
Diamondhead casino proposal debated at planning commission meeting - WLOX
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 38 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 · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hancock County Planning Commission
- What is Hancock County Planning Commission?
- Hancock County Planning Commission is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ellsworth, United States. Municipal Comprehensive PlanningHCPC provides professional comprehensive planners to perform consulting services to work with Municipal leaders, staff and residents through the development and/or update of their Comprehensive Plan. ME DACFHCPC facilitated the regional coordination of climate change and sea level rise planning to multiple municipalities, and provided outreach materials as it pertains to public infastructure and sea level rise. Broadband StudyHCPC collaborated with the Island Institute to plan the expansion of broadband internet service in rural Hancock County. ME DOTHCPC works with the Maine Department of Transportation to assist towns with transportation assessment and planning. The organization acted as a fiscal agent during the year.
- When was Hancock County Planning Commission founded?
- Hancock County Planning Commission was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Hancock County Planning Commission?
- Hans Carlson serves as Chair.
- Where is Hancock County Planning Commission located?
- Headquartered in Ellsworth, ME, United States.
- What is Hancock County Planning Commission's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hancock County Planning Commission trustworthy?
- Hancock County Planning Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Hancock County Planning Commission's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010310087.
- What is Hancock County Planning Commission's website?
- http://www.hcpcme.org