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Natural Resources Council Inc

The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) works to protect, restore, and conserve Maine's environment, now and for future generations.

Natural Resources Council of Maine Inc

Environment Augusta, ME EIN: 010270690 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Natural Resources Council Inc

The Natural Resources Council of Maine is a nonprofit membership organization protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine’s environment, now and for future generations. For more than 50 years, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has been protecting the places and way of life that make Maine so special. NRCM harnesses the power of the law, science, and the voices of more than 25,000 supporters statewide and beyond.

Founded
Headquarters
Augusta, ME
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1963

Mission

The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) works to protect, restore, and conserve Maine's environment, now and for future generations.

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: 75%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.42%
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)
$0.75
Program$0.75

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Natural Resources Council Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it 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 1959, it predates 94% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
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

Natural Resources Council Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Augusta, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its EIN is 010270690. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 128 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Natural Resources Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010270690. 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.

Natural Resources Council Inc 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 90/100.

Natural Resources Council Inc is located in Augusta, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.

Based on official tax filings, Natural Resources Council Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Natural Resources Council Inc 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 128 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Natural Resources Council Inc. 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, Natural Resources Council Inc 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 75% 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.

The Natural Resources Council of Maine is a nonprofit membership organization protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine’s environment, now and for future generations. For more than 50 years, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has been protecting the places and way of life that make Maine so special. NRCM harnesses the power of the law, science, and the voices of more than 25,000 supporters statewide and beyond. Natural Resources Council Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Natural Resources Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Natural Resources Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010270690, 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
$1M-$10M
75% 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, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
37

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

TO
Todd G••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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4 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Brave Mainers dive into freezing Casco Bay to support Natural Resources Council of Maine - WGME
Jan 2026
wgme.com
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Berkshires Natural Resources Council Awarded Appalachian Grant - iBerkshires.com
Sep 2025
www.iberkshires.com
Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
CEO of Natural Resources Council of Maine to leave post - newscentermaine.com
Mar 2022
www.newscentermaine.com
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Investing in our Community: Why we support the Vermont Natural Resources Council - Vermont Green Football Club
Oct 2021
vermontgreenfc.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 - 128 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 · 128 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 · 1959
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Natural Resources Council Inc

What is Natural Resources Council Inc?
Natural Resources Council Inc is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Augusta, United States. The Natural Resources Council of Maine is a nonprofit membership organization protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine’s environment, now and for future generations. For more than 50 years, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has been protecting the places and way of life that make Maine so special. NRCM harnesses the power of the law, science, and the voices of more than 25,000 supporters statewide and beyond.
When was Natural Resources Council Inc founded?
Natural Resources Council Inc was founded in 1959.
Who leads Natural Resources Council Inc?
Todd Garth serves as CEO.
Where is Natural Resources Council Inc located?
Headquartered in Augusta, ME, United States.
What is Natural Resources Council Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Natural Resources Council Inc trustworthy?
Natural Resources Council Inc 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 Natural Resources Council Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 010270690.
What is Natural Resources Council Inc's website?
http://www.nrcm.org