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EIN 22-3278797

the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
City
Melrose
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-11-01
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
Description
The Friends of The Middlesex Fells Reservation actively promote conservation, appreciation, and sustainable enjoyment of the reservation. They protect and enhance the ecology of the Fells through initiatives to manage invasive species and reduce rogue trails. Additionally, they provide educational opportunities for youth through their Fells forest camp program and other events.
Total revenues
$2,728,545
2023
Total expenses
$479,910
2023
Total assets
$2,579,236
2023
Num. employees
26
2023

Program areas at the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation

Provide educational opportunities through our Fells forest camp and other youth programming, and for adults via free guided outings in The Fells. Lead community stewardship projects to manage invasive plants and improve habitat in The Middlesex fells.advocate to preserve and protect natural resources and strengthen The state parks system in Massachusetts.

Grants made by the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Earthwise AwareGrant for Analysis of Trails in the Fells$5,000

Who funds the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$16,050
The Hamilton Company Charitable FoundationGeneral$7,500
Louis and Anne Abrons FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation

NameTitleCompensation
Chris RedfernExecutive Director$9,423
Liz CohenCamp and Youth Development Director
Maddie MorganCommunity Engagement and Operations Manager
Sandra PascalChair of the Board$0
Anita Brewer-SiljeholmSecretary / Director$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation

RevenuesFYE 11/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,502,008
Program services$220,286
Investment income and dividends$5,429
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$822
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,728,545

Form 990s for the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-112024-10-11990View PDF
2022-112023-10-06990View PDF
2021-112022-09-29990View PDF
2020-112021-09-28990View PDF
2019-112021-05-06990EZView PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Friends of the San JuansFriday Harbor, WA$1,317,390
American Forest FoundationWashington, DC$11,289,683
The Houston Audubon SocietyHouston, TX$2,138,850
Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development AreaOakland, IA$1,012,341
Pickering Creek Audubon CenterEaston, MD$3,680,300
Alabama AudubonBirmingham, AL$1,091,105
Garden Island Resource Conservation and DevelopmentLihue, HI$880,134
New Jersey Audubon SocietyBernardsville, NJ$6,252,018
Laguna De Santa Rosa FoundationSanta Rosa, CA$1,692,956
Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D)Rutledge, TN$2,344,856
Data update history
November 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Westminster Barrington Foundation
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Gravestar Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
235 W Foster St
Melrose, MA 02176
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Middlesex County, MA
Website URL
friendsofthefells.org/ 
Phone
(781) 662-2340
IRS details
EIN
22-3278797
Fiscal year end
November
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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