Nonprofit · EIN 84-4756513
THROUGH THE TREES CORP
Tax-exempt · TOPSHAM, ME 04086
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $664,957 | $635,180 | $29,777 | $297,344 | $262,609 | $34,735 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $618,297 | $627,984 | -$9,687 | $121,980 | $96,154 | $25,826 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $37,735
- Program service revenue
- $627,957
- Investment income
- $159
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$894
- Other revenue
- -$894
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $72,800
- Other salaries and wages
- $388,047
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $506,421
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,257
- Occupancy
- $39,705
- Travel
- $18,374
- Depreciation
- $10,366
- Program services (functional)
- $561,030
- Management and general (functional)
- $62,578
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,572
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $313,898
- Total assets, end of year
- $297,344
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $262,609
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,735
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,028
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $34,735
- Gross receipts
- $671,617
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcia Griffin | Executive Director & Board Chair Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $72,800 |
| Kristi Sanfasin | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Amanda Cote | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ceiba Crow | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Lee Catalado | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcia Griffin | Executive Director & Board Chair Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $69,992 |
| Ceiba Crow | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $3,259 |
| Kristi Sanfasin | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Amanda Cote | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Lee Catalado | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 611 MEADOW RD, TOPSHAM, ME 04086-5755
- In care of
- % MARCIA GRIFFIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Marcia Griffin, 611 Meadow Road, Topsham, ME 04086
- Signed the 990
- Marcia Griffin, Executive Director
- Phone
- (207) 712-4625
- Website
- www.throughthetrees.org
- Return prepared by
- FLAHERTY'S FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Mission
To bring more peace by gently guiding people to connect with the wonders of nature; more freedom by providing experiences that awaken self-awareness, confidence, and love; and a sense of belonging through building thriving communities.
Program accomplishments
- Through the Trees currently offers Homeschool Programs running from September - May, Youth Day Programs throughout the summer, Teen Outing Clubs and Wildnerness Trips. Our goal is to bring more peace by gently guiding people to connect with the wonders of nature. To bring more freedom by providing transformational experiences that awaken self-awareness, confidence, and love. To bring a sense of belonging and deep connection with others through building thriving communities. We serve over 200 children in our youth programs.Expenses $519,106 · revenue $583,271
- From June 2024 to May 2025, Through the Trees served approximately 40 preteens/teens in Wilderness Trips and Outing Club programs where our goal, just like with our youth, is to bring more peace by gently guiding people to connect with the wonders of nature. To bring more freedom by providing transformational experiences that awaken self-awareness, confidence and love. To bring a sense of belonging and deep connection with others through building thriving communities. Our offerings for preteens and teens included: weekly outings exploring the local wonders of nature and multi-day and overnight wilderness expeditions where we completely turn off from the electronic world and traverse over lands and waters.Expenses $40,161 · revenue $35,636
- From June 2024 to May 2025, Through the Trees served approximately 200 families in Community programming where our goal, just like with our youth and teens, is to bring more peace by gently guiding people to connect with the wonders of nature. To bring more freedom by providing more transformational experiences that awaken self-awareness, confidence and love. To bring a sense of belonging and deep connection with others through building thriving communities. Our offerings for Communities included: Family Ski & Boarding club, Solstice Walk, Nature Story Time, Foraging Classes and more.Expenses $1,763 · revenue $6,338
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-4756513
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $297,344
- Income (IRS master file)
- $671,617
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $664,957 | $635,180 | $297,344 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $618,297 | $627,984 | $121,980 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $588,313 | $599,271 | $134,859 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 84-4756513).
Questions about THROUGH THE TREES CORP
- What is the EIN of THROUGH THE TREES CORP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THROUGH THE TREES CORP is 84-4756513.
- Is THROUGH THE TREES CORP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to THROUGH THE TREES CORP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THROUGH THE TREES CORP 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 THROUGH THE TREES CORP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THROUGH THE TREES CORP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THROUGH THE TREES CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Marcia Griffin.
- Who are the officers and directors of THROUGH THE TREES CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,800 (Marcia Griffin, Executive Director & Board Chair).
- How much revenue does THROUGH THE TREES CORP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $664,957, expenses of $635,180 and total assets of $297,344 at year end.
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