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
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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.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- 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 + methodologyNatural 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.
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.
NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL INC 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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Brave Mainers dive into freezing Casco Bay to support Natural Resources Council of Maine - WGME
Berkshires Natural Resources Council Awarded Appalachian Grant - iBerkshires.com
CEO of Natural Resources Council of Maine to leave post - newscentermaine.com
Investing in our Community: Why we support the Vermont Natural Resources Council - Vermont Green Football Club
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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 - 128 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
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 128 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 · 1959
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Programs & activitiesNo 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