﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2024v5.2">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-10-15T13:53:58-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2025-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>020437417</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Cindy Courtney CPA CFP PLLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>64 Lafayette Road S7</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>North Hampton</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NH</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>03862</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>010405019</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MAINE FISHERMENS FORUM</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <InCareOfNm>% JEN LEVIN</InCareOfNm>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>MAIN</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 1198</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ROCKPORT</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>04856</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>JEN LEVIN</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>TREASURER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <SignatureDt>2025-08-25</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>CINDY COURTNEY</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01259245</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6039642988</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-10-15</PreparationDt>
      <SelfEmployedInd>X</SelfEmployedInd>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990">
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>446493</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.MAINEFISHERMENSFORUM.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1975</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>ME</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO HOLD ONE ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERRENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MAINES FISHING INDUSTRY TO EDUCATE OVER 2,500 ATTENDEES</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>16</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>16</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>3</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>79769</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>147219</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>235254</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>290619</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>5033</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>8655</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>665</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>320721</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>446493</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>55000</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>80240</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>90934</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>89681</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>16165</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>121697</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>184096</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>267631</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>354017</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>53090</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>92476</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>213863</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>291890</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>295</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>213863</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>291595</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO HOLD ONE ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERRENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MAINES FISHING INDUSTRY TO EDUCATE OVER 2,500 ATTENDEES</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>319260</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF MAINES FISHING INDUSTRY WITH OVER 2,500 ATTENDEES</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>319260</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA-127-Copy1">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleB-127-Copy1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>false</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleG-127-Copy1">true</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleI-127-Copy1">true</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>3</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>3</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <Form8899Filedind>false</Form8899Filedind>
      <Form1098CFiledInd>false</Form1098CFiledInd>
      <DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd>false</DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd>
      <TaxableDistributionsInd>false</TaxableDistributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>16</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>16</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>false</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>false</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>KATHLEEN GILBERT</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>2074427700</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3 JIM BROWN RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CAMDEN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04843</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DIANNE TILTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HUGH COWPERTHWAITE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEN LEVIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENNI STEELE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARY BETH TOOLEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MELISSA SMITH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHELLE BROWN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>NATHAN JOHNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SEBASTIAN BELLE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SHEILA DASSATT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOGUE BRAWN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOM DUYM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GAYLE ZYDLEWSKI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HANK SOULE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KATIE WERNER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MAGGIE RAYMOND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <FundraisingAmt>79327</FundraisingAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>67892</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>24000</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>147219</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>CONFERENCE FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611430</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>286505</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>286505</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>PASS THROUGH EXPENSES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611430</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>4114</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>4114</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>290619</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>8655</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>8655</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>79327</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>446493</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>299274</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>80240</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>80240</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>83296</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>71635</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9995</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1666</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6385</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5428</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>766</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>191</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>20</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5045</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5045</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2549</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2549</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1260</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>485</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>775</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3274</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3274</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4002</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4002</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>543</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>543</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>255</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>255</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>139247</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>139247</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2281</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2281</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BOARD EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>10183</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10183</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>STORAGE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1080</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1080</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MERCHANDISE SOLD</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>13533</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>13533</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>WEB SITE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>428</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>428</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>396</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>396</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>354017</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>319260</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>18592</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>16165</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3601</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>16846</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>9349</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>95857</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>520</BOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4940</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4880</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>195453</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>174307</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>213863</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>291890</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <EOYAmt>295</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>295</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>213863</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>291595</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>213863</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>291595</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>213863</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>291890</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>92476</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>9258</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>-24002</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>92503</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>28272</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>19400</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>71841</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>79769</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>291785</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>146034</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>156758</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>233741</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>536533</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>238537</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>28272</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>19400</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>228599</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>313510</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>828318</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>0</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>828318</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>12</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3181</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>3743</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>5033</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>5033</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>17002</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>12</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3181</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>3743</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>5033</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>5033</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>17002</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>238549</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>31453</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>23143</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>233632</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>318543</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>845320</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.97990</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.97890</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.02000</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.02000</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="IRS990ScheduleB">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="IRS990ScheduleG">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>AUCTION</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>39657</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>24000</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>15657</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>775</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>39657</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>24000</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>15657</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>775</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>775</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>14882</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="IRS990ScheduleI">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>true</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>SCHOLARSHIPS</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>26</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>80240</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>CASH</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (PRESIDENT, TREASURER AND 2 DIRECTORS) FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANICATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THEY MAY HAVE</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD MEETS TO APPROVE MANAGEMENT PAYROLL.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD MEETS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>VALUE OF DONATED ITEMS FOR AUCTION REPORTED AS INCOME ON RETURN $24,000</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part XI response or note to any line in Part XI</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>$2 ROUNDING $24,000 NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>