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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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About Hancock County Planning Commission

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Ellsworth, ME
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C025
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

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

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C025
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 74%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.74
Program expenses$0.74 ($379,275)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Hancock 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $412K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

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 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% 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 a 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.

Hancock County Planning Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 74% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Hancock County Planning Commission's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
74% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

HA
Hans Carlson
Chair

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

BA
Bart M•••••
Director
BU
Bud M••••
Director
ER
Erin W•••••
Director
GA
Gary E••••••
Director
GA
Gary F••••••
Director
HA
Hans C••••••
Director
JA
James F•••••
Chairman
JA
Jarod F•••••••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KA
Kathleen M B•••••••
Secretary
LE
Lee M•••••••••
Director
MA
Matthew W•••••••
Director
MI
Michele G•••••
Director
RA
Randall E••••
Treasurer
ST
Stephen F••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Hancock County Planning Commission This page 90 $412,315 74%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is Hancock County Planning Commission's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% 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