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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.76
Program$0.76
76% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
76% 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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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

HA
Hans C••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Hancock County planning commission delays vote on data center overlay district to June 8 - The Daily Reporter - Greenfie
May 2026
www.greenfieldreporter.com
County planning commission postpones rezoning vote for NineStar park land - The Daily Reporter - Greenfield Indiana
Feb 2026
www.greenfieldreporter.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Developer withdraws application for massive data center in rural Hancock County - WTHR
May 2025
www.wthr.com
Hancock County residents meet to learn more about proposed data center - WTHR
May 2025
www.wthr.com
Hancock County farm fights against proposed data center - WISH-TV
Apr 2025
www.wishtv.com
AI data processing center could rise on Hancock County cornfield - WRTV
Apr 2025
www.wrtv.com
Exterior rehab completed on Old Hancock County Sheriff’s Home and Jail - Mainebiz
Aug 2024
mainebiz.biz
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Hancock County Planning Commission resumes operations under new leadership - The Ellsworth American
Sep 2020
www.ellsworthamerican.com
Diamondhead casino proposal debated at planning commission meeting - WLOX
Dec 2008
www.wlox.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1975
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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