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EIN 01-0535494

Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Kennebunk
State
Maine
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
Description
The Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation engages and facilitates collaborative research with fishermen, scientists, and resource managers to promote the health and sustainability of the American lobster fishery within the Gulf of Maine ecosystem. The foundation conducts vessel-based fieldwork, monitors ocean conditions by deploying probes and drifters, and gathers long-term scientific data on lobsters. Through over 20 managed projects, it supports good stewardship of the marine environment while providing outreach, education, and economic opportunities.
Total revenues
$972,485
2023
Total expenses
$960,199
2023
Total assets
$151,891
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation

To gather and disseminate long-term scientific data and information on american Lobster and the Gulf of Maine ecosystem.

Who funds Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationConservation Projects$89,646
Ocean ConservancyDerelict Fishing Gear and Large Debris Removal$22,055
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$23

Personnel at Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Erin PelletierExecutive Director$77,095
Steve TrainBoard Member$0
Jeff WhitePresident$0
Donald PerkinsPast Treasurer and Secretary$0
Jeffrey WhitePresident$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$926,872
Program services$45,613
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$972,485

Form 990s for Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-09990View PDF
2022-122023-10-20990View PDF
2021-122022-10-31990View PDF
2020-122021-09-13990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Oregon Wildlife FoundationPortland, OR$2,128,017
Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine SanctuaryAlpena, MI$559,979
Delta WildlifeStoneville, MS$3,727,589
Wildlife MississippiStoneville, MS$809,692
Colorado Wildlife Heritage FoundationCentennial, CO$772,342
Arkansas Wildlife FederationFarmington, AR$645,693
Save Our Wild SalmonSeattle, WA$579,086
The Wyldlife FundBuffalo, WY$2,337,686
South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group (SPSSEG)Olympia, WA$3,403,360
Trout Unlimited - Colorado Trout UnlimitedDenver, CO$2,318,348
Data update history
December 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $89,646 from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
December 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $22,055 from Ocean Conservancy
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 523
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Metro area
Portland-South Portland, ME
County
York County, ME
Website URL
gomlf.org/ 
Phone
(207) 985-8088
IRS details
EIN
01-0535494
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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