Nonprofit · EIN 01-0502630
LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE
Tax-exempt · AUBURN, ME 04210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $610,417 | $686,832 | -$76,415 | $578,572 | $38,960 | $539,612 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $506,329 | $758,117 | -$251,788 | $658,802 | $42,775 | $616,027 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $666,473 | $586,899 | $79,574 | $907,887 | $40,072 | $867,815 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $579,665
- of which government grants
- $280,000
- Program service revenue
- $12,247
- Investment income
- $22,976
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $11,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,471
- Other revenue
- -$4,471
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,967
- Other salaries and wages
- $310,710
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $513,044
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,603
- Occupancy
- $5,071
- Travel
- $12,723
- Depreciation
- $4,169
- Program services (functional)
- $540,456
- Management and general (functional)
- $72,850
- Fundraising (functional)
- $73,526
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $658,802
- Total assets, end of year
- $578,572
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $38,960
- Net assets, end of year
- $539,612
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $104,885
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $321,596
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $218,016
- Gross receipts
- $628,972
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 1,200
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON COONEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $89,967 | $5,840 |
| BARABARA WELCH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA BACON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SIBYL FRENCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FRENCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WESLEY BARRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY HOPPE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL VOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON COONEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $88,730 |
| BARABARA WELCH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LINDA BACON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SIBYL FRENCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERT FRENCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE MUSANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY HOPPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON COONEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $73,589 | $630 |
| BARABARA WELCH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA BACON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SIBYL FRENCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MOTLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FRENCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MUSANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA KIDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY HOPPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 24 MAPLE HILL RD, AUBURN, ME 04210-8774
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BARBARA WELCH, 358 WISCASSET RD, WHITEFIELD, ME 04353
- Signed the 990
- BARBARA WELCH, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (207) 783-7733
- Website
- WWW.LAKESTEWARDSOFMAINE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AUSTIN ASSOCIATES PA CPA'S
Mission
FACILITATE THE COLLECTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OF LAKE MONITORING DATA GATHERED FROM OVER 500 STATE OF MAINE LAKES
Program accomplishments
- FACILITATE THE COLLECTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OF LAKE MONITORING DATA GATHERED FROM OVER 500 STATE OF MAINE LAKESExpenses $540,456 · revenue $12,247
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0502630
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $578,572
- Income (IRS master file)
- $628,972
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $610,417 | $686,832 | $578,572 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $506,329 | $758,117 | $658,802 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $666,473 | $586,899 | $907,887 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $752,026 | $655,189 | $829,247 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0502630).
Questions about LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE
- What is the EIN of LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE is 01-0502630.
- Is LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BARBARA WELCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,967 (ALISON COONEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $610,417, expenses of $686,832 and total assets of $578,572 at year end.
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