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Maine wildlife protection organizations

There are 76wildlife conservation and protection organizations in Maine. Combined, these Mainerwildlife protection organizationsemploy 205 people, earn more than $32 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $67 million.
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Types of wildlife protection organizations in Maine

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
76
$31,988,611
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
26
$8,604,193
Endangered species protection organizations
5
$1,750,626
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Wildlife protection organizations by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
25
$7,221,599
Bangor
6
$1,822,129
Lewiston, ME
3
$136
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Job trends for Maine wildlife protection organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
6
1-10
12
11-25
5
26-100
2
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of wildlife protection organizations in Maine

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
20
$250k to $1M
9
$1M to $5M
8
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of wildlife protection organizations in Maine

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Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF)

The Atlantic Salmon Federation is dedicated to the conservation, protection and restoration of wild Atlantic salmon and the ecosystems on which their well being and survival depend.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$22.6m
Employees
6
EIN
13-2618801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF)

Downeast Salmon Federation's (DSF) mission is to conserve wild Atlantic salmon and its habitat. DSF is committed to protect important river, scenic, recreational and ecological resources in eastern Maine.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
18
EIN
01-0532938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Lobstermen's Association

Advocates for sustainable lobster resource and fishermen communities. Works through Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team. Based in Kennebunk, ME.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
7
EIN
01-0455701
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary

Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary is a private foundation wildlife sanctuary in Mount Desert, ME that operates through land management and trail building activities, interest dividends, and net capital gain on securities.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
0
EIN
01-0408925
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peace Ridge Sanctuary

Peace Ridge Sanctuary provides permanent sanctuary to abused and neglected animals, with a focus on farmed animals, while promoting compassionate lifestyle choices.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
22
EIN
51-0476924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Center for Wildlife

Wildlife rehabilitation and educational center promoting stewardship, empathy, and connection to the environment in Cape Neddick, ME.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
22
EIN
22-2778845
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education (DEI)

To improve the quality of life for the people of downeast and coastal Maine through applied marine research, technology transfer, and public marine resource education.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
30
EIN
01-0452403
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries

Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries secures sustainable futures for fishermen and communities through practical tools, education, and ecosystem co-management.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
13
EIN
27-0069386
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Coast Community Sector

Maine Coast Community Sector optimizes ground fish quota through self-selecting cooperative or sector engagement in Brunswick, ME.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$279.1k
Employees
0
EIN
27-2220474
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Wolves of Maine Sanctuary

Wolves of Maine Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary or refuge in Standish, ME that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-0706733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

York County Fish and Game Association

To advance and encourage the scientific conservation and propagation of wildlife and natural resourses within the state of Maine.
Revenue
$76.1k
Assets
$792.9k
Employees
0
EIN
01-0365454
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Arthur E Howell Wildlife Conservation Center

Arthur E Howell Wildlife Conservation Center is a wildlife sanctuary or refuge in Amity, ME whose mission is: Wild Animal Rehabilitation and Conservation Education. 0.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
22-2586930
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmens Association

Conservation,Protection & restoration of wildlife for sportsmen,sportswomen,and future generations. Conservation & protection of wildlife.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0527920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trout Unlimited - Maine Council

Trout Unlimited - Maine Council is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Camden, ME that was founded in 1972.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
52-1766027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hirundo Wildlife Trust

Preservation and maintenance of Wildlife; outdoor education; research; public recreation. Wildlife preservation; research; outdoor education for public school system.
Revenue
$129.4k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
7
EIN
01-0359948
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ever After Mustang Rescue Training and Educational Center

Ever After rescues mustangs & offers training, education, aged-horse care & tours. Their In House Adopter Name program supports horse care.
Revenue
$67.0k
Assets
$340.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
05-0549162
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary

Guided Farm tours provide a platform for education where lecture series and hands-on learning events are taught in an effort to encourage mindful- living for the good of the animals and the planet.
Revenue
$158.5k
Assets
$152.5k
Employees
0
EIN
46-1060534
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation

The Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation promotes sustainable lobster fishing through collaborative research, data collection, and dissemination.
Revenue
$540.4k
Assets
$170.0k
Employees
3
EIN
01-0535494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park

Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park maintain and improve wildlife displays to educate the public on local wildlife at the Maine Wildlife Park, serving over XXX visitors in 2022. They purchase seeds and supplies for the park's use.
Revenue
$99.0k
Assets
$421.8k
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0464787
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington County Conservation Association

Washington County Conservation Association is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Topsfield, ME that was founded in 2010.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
16-1728308
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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