Maine Lighthouse Trust

“Swans Island Grant Refund: Swans Island was issued a grant in 2023 in the amount of $16,563. They were able to complete the work planned for less than the amount granted and returned the $371 difference.”

“In 2024, a total of $117,135 in grants were paid to TWELVE Independent 501c3 organizations to support their work in maintaining lighthouses. $105,135 in grants were made to the following TEN organizations to support their work in maintaining lighthouses. Listed in order from greatest to least in award amount, they are: CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION, $25,000 EIN 93-1603588 (Design, permit, construct, install island access floats)1 Beacon Ave, Camden, ME 04843, KENNEBUNKPORT CONSERVATION TRUST, $25,000 EIN 23-7271573 (Construct durable walkway around the tower) PO Box 7004, Cape Porpoise, Me 04014, FRIENDS OF SEQUIN ISLAND LIGHT STATION, $10,000 EIN 01-0420547 (Permitting & Design plan for better access to island) 72 Front St Ste 3, Bath, ME 04530, PRESUMPSCOT FOUNDATION, $10,000 EIN 27-1567070 (Anchor boat house to ledge; build storm shutters) 54 Bartol Island Rd., Freeport, ME 04032, WEST QUODDY HEAD LIGHT KEEPERS ASSOC., $10,000 EIN 01-0544565 (Replacement of floors inside Visitors Center) 973 S Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652, FRIENDS OF SWANS ISLAND, $5,135 EIN 26-4546654 (Maintenance to Bell House) PO Box 86, Swan's Island, ME 04685, FRIENDS OF WOOD ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE, $5,000, EIN 01-0499730 (Move boathouse and reconstruct access) 1 Lester B Orcutt Blvd, Vines Landing, Biddeford Pool, ME 04006, GRAND BANKS SCHOONER MUSEUM TRUST, $5,000 EIN 01-0359164 (Reconstruct elevated walkway) 25 Roads End, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538; ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST, $5,000 EIN 01-0426251 (Debris removal from storm damage) 420 Sunset Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627, WHITEHEAD LIGHT STATION, $5,000 EIN 01-0493614 (Temporary removable walkway) 19 Emery Wharf Road, Spruce Head, ME 04859. In addition, $12,000 was paid to SEVEN organizations who are part of the founders' campaign and supported the effort to obtain state approval of the specialty lighthouse license plate. Listed in order from greatest to least in amount, they are: FRIENDS OF WOOD ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE, $10,000 EIN 01-0499730, 1 Lester B Orcutt Blvd, Vines Landing, Biddeford Pool, ME 04006, PRESUMPSCOT FOUNDATION, $1,500 EIN 27-1567070, 54 Bartol Island Rd., Freeport, ME 04032; AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION, $100, EIN 01-0499730, PO BOX 565, Rockland, ME 04841, FRIENDS OF SEQUIN ISLAND LIGHT STATION, $100 EIN 01-0420547 72 Front St Ste 3, Bath, ME 04530; KENNEBUNKPORT CONSERVATION TRUST $100 EIN 23-7271573, PO Box 7004, Cape Porpoise, Me 04014, SPRING POINT LEDGE LIGHT TRUST, $100 EIN 01-0523776, PO Box 2311, South Portland, ME 04116, WEST QUODDY HEAD LIGHT KEEPERS ASSOC., $100, EIN 01-0544565, 973 S Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652.”

“Description;Amount^MAINE ASSOCIATION OF NON PROFITS MEMBERSHIP;100|MAINE ANNUAL REPORT FILING FEE;35|MAINE SOLICITATION LICENSE;20|MAINE PHILANTHROPY CENTER MEMBERSHIP;895|INTEREST ON THREE OUTSTANDING LOANS;954^Total;2004^”

“Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - PRINCIPAL ($16,000) PLUS INTEREST ($4852) ON TWO OUTSTANDING LOANS, SEE SCHEDULE L FOR MORE LOAN INFORMATION.”