Liabilities / Assets
98th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Maine Lighthouse Trust
990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 83-0890686
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
3.23x
Liabilities / Revenue
91st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
54th percentile
Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
95th percentile
Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
87th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$11,984
Up $7,534 (+169%) from 2022
Net Assets
Up-$26,766
Up $21,007 (+44%) from 2022
Liabilities
Down$38,750
Down $13,473 (-26%) from 2022
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$103,781
Up $44,954 (+76%) from 2022
Expenses
Up$98,026
Up $40,386 (+70%) from 2022
Net Income
Up$5,755
Up $4,568 (+385%) from 2022
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
- Signed
- Apr 14, 2024
- Return Version
- 2023v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $103,781
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
THE TRUST WAS INCORPORATED MAY 31, 2018 AND RECEIVED APPROVAL AS A SECTION 501(c)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTION 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) ON MAY 30,2019. IT'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO FUND THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF MAINE'S LIGHTHOUSES, INCLUDING PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS AND EDUCATION. OUR INTIAL EFFORTS HAVE BEEN TO OBTAIN MAINE STATE APPROVAL OF A NEW SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE, THE SALE OF WHICH WILL FUND THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE. THAT APPROVAL, IN THE FORM OF LEGISLATION, WAS DELAYED FOR A YEAR DUE TO THE COVID-19 SHUTDOWN OF MAINE'S 129TH LEGISLATURE. IT WAS FINALLY APPROVED IN THE SPRING OF 2021 (LD266) BY THE 130TH LEGISLATURE. SALE OF THE NEW PLATE COMMENCED IN OCTOBER OF 2021. THE TRUST DID NOT START RECEIVING FUNDS FROM THE STATE UNTIL 2022. NO GRANTS WERE MADE IN 2021.
THE TRUST WAS INCORPORATED MAY 31, 2018 AND RECEIVED APPROVAL AS A SECTION 501(c)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTION 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) ON MAY 30, 2019... ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT MAINE'S LIGHTHOUSE ORGANIZATIONS, PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION GROUPS, NONPROFITS, AND OTHER AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND TO SAVE MAINE'S ICONIC LIGHTHOUSES AND THEIR HERITAGE THROUGH RESTORATION AND THE EDUCATION OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS... FUNDING FOR THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE SALE OF A NEW SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE 130TH MAINE LEGISLATURE IN THE SPRING OF 2021 (LD266)... 2023 IS THE SECOND YEAR THAT THE TRUST RECEIVED THIS FUNDING FROM THE STATE.....IN 2023 THE TRUST MADE $74,563 IN GRANTS AND PAYMENTS TO MAINE'S LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY. MORE INFORMATION ON THE 12 RECIPIENTS AND USE OF THOSE FUNDS CAN BE FOUND IN THE SCHEDULE O NOTE FOR PART I, LINE 10
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| SUPPORTING MAINE'S LIGHTHOUSE ORGANIZATIONS: GRANTS WERE MADE TO 4 MAINE LIGHTHOUSE ORGANIZATIONS TOTALING $61563. THESE GRANTS PROVIDED FUNDING TO ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS AND/OR REPAIR AND PRESERVE THESE STRUCTURES. | $61,563 | $19,400 |
| PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO SEVEN LIGHTHOUSE ORGANIZATIONS AS PART OF THE TRUST'S "FOUNDER'S CAMPAIGN" COMMITMENT TO THE MAINE LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY. | $12,000 | $3,750 |
| A $1000 GRANT WAS GIVEN TO THE LIGHTHOUSE HISTORY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR ITS SUPPORT TO MAINE'S LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY | $1,000 | $300 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN MURPHY | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| WALTER FOWSKI | Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| JANET GERDING | Secretary | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Maine Lighthouse Trust
- EIN
- 83-0890686
- Phone
- 2072823148
- Address
- 6 HANSON LANE, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Signing Officer
- Name
- Walter Fowski
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 2072868068
- Signed
- 2024-04-14
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10
“IN 2023 GRANTS WERE MADE TO 5 INDEPENDENT 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS: $1,000 (general support of Maine's lighthouse community) LIGHTHOUSE HISTORY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, EIN #82-5011606, 985 CUTLER RD. WHITING, ME 04691. $15,000 (repair of tower stairs for public access) EAGLE LIGHT CARETAKERS, EIN#13-3391233, 175 CHESTNUT ST., WINNETKA, IL 60093. $16,563 (new roof on keeper's house) FRIENDS OF SWAN'S ILSAND LIGHTHOUSE, EIN#26-4546654, PO BOX 86, SWAN'S ISLAND, ME 04685. $5,000 (public access bridge replacement) CITIZENS FOR SQUIRREL POINT LIGHT, EIN#30-0193082, PO BOX 764, ARROWSIC, ME 04530. $25,000 (replace collapsed public walkway)FRIENDS OF DOUBLING POINT LIGHT, EIN#01-0512986, PO BOX 225, BATH, ME 04530. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, PAYMENTS WERE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR" FOUNDERS CAMPAIGN". A TOTAL OF $12,000 WAS PAID TO SEVEN MAINE LIGHTHOUSE ORGANIZATIONS, ALL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS UNRELATED TO THE GRANTOR, WHOSE MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTED THE EFFORT TO OBTAIN STATE APPROVAL OF THE NEW SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE. PAYMENTS RANGED FROM $100 TO $10,000. RECEIVING PAYMENTS WERE: THE AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION, $100, EIN#01-0499730, PO BOX 565, ROCKLAND, ME 04841. THE KENNEBUNKPOST CONSERVATION TRUST, $100, EIN#23-7271573, PO BOX 7004, CAPE PORPOISE, ME 04014. THE PRESUMPSCOT FOUNDATION, $1,500, EIN#27-1567070, 54 BARTOL ISLAND RD, FREEPORT, ME 04032. FRIENDS OF SEQUIN ISLAND LIGHT STATION, $100, EIN 84-4614057, 72 FRONT ST #3, BATH, ME 04530. THE SPRING POINT LEDGE LIGHT TRUST, $100, EIN#01-0523776, PO BOX 2311, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106. FRIENDS OF WOOD ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE, $10,000, EIN 01-0499730, PO BOX 26, BIDDEFORD POOL, ME 04006. WEST QUODDY HEAD LIGHT KEEPER'S ASSOCIATION, $100, EIN#01-0544565, 973 S. LUBEC RD, LUBEC, ME 04652”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Description;Amount^MAINE ANNUAL REPORT FILING FEE;35|MAINE SOLICITATION LICENSE FEE;70|MAINE PHILANTHROPY CENTER MEMBERSHIP;445|MAINE ASSOCIATION OF NON PROFITS MEMBERSHIP;100|MLT DEDICATED COMPUTER FOR SECRETARY;1170|AFCU BANK FEES;15|REPAYMENT OF THE 12875 LOAN PLUS INTEREST;15252|INTEREST ON 4 OUTSTANDING LOANS;1779^Total;18866^”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20
“On 08/30/2019 the trust borrowed $12,875 from its founder to meet operating expenses until the new specialty license plate was approved by the state of maine. That loan was repaid with interest ($15,252) on 05/10/2023. That transaction affected the assets and fund balances of the organization.”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26
“Principal ($31,000) plus interest ($7,750) on three outstanding loans. See schedule l for more loan information.”
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| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 103780 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 5755 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 4475 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 11984 |
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| IRS990EZ/GamingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 74563 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 103781 |
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| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LoansToFromOfficersAmt | 0 | 38750 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 15 |
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| IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | THE TRUST WAS INCORPORATED MAY 31, 2018 AND RECEIVED APPROVAL AS A SECTION 501(c)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTION 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) ON MAY 30, 2019... ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT MAINE'S LIGHTHOUSE ORGANIZATIONS, PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION GROUPS, NONPROFITS, AND OTHER AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND TO SAVE MAINE'S ICONIC LIGHTHOUSES AND THEIR HERITAGE THROUGH RESTORATION AND THE EDUCATION OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS... FUNDING FOR THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE SALE OF A NEW SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE 130TH MAINE LEGISLATURE IN THE SPRING OF 2021 (LD266)... 2023 IS THE SECOND YEAR THAT THE TRUST RECEIVED THIS FUNDING FROM THE STATE.....IN 2023 THE TRUST MADE $74,563 IN GRANTS AND PAYMENTS TO MAINE'S LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY. MORE INFORMATION ON THE 12 RECIPIENTS AND USE OF THOSE FUNDS CAN BE FOUND IN THE SCHEDULE O NOTE FOR PART I, LINE 10 |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 122 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | SUPPORTING MAINE'S LIGHTHOUSE ORGANIZATIONS: GRANTS WERE MADE TO 4 MAINE LIGHTHOUSE ORGANIZATIONS TOTALING $61563. THESE GRANTS PROVIDED FUNDING TO ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS AND/OR REPAIR AND PRESERVE THESE STRUCTURES. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | A $1000 GRANT WAS GIVEN TO THE LIGHTHOUSE HISTORY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR ITS SUPPORT TO MAINE'S LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO SEVEN LIGHTHOUSE ORGANIZATIONS AS PART OF THE TRUST'S "FOUNDER'S CAMPAIGN" COMMITMENT TO THE MAINE LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY. |
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| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 1000 |
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| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE LOANS FROM THE FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE MAINE LIGHTHOUSE TRUST CARRY A 5% INTEREST RATE AND WERE MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING SOME STARTUP COSTS OF THE ORGANIZATION IN 2018, EFFORTS TO OBTAIN OVER 2000 PRE-ORDERS FOR THE NEW SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE, AND OPERATING EXPENSES 2019, 2020, AND 2021 WHILE WAITING FOR THE MAINE 130TH LEGISLATURE TO APPROVE THE NEW PLATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 29A OF MAINE REVISED STATUTES VIA LD266. THESE LOANS ARE BEING PAID OFF AS FUNDING PERMITS WITHOUT IMPACTING THE TRUST'S ABILITY TO SUPPORT ITS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | IN 2023 GRANTS WERE MADE TO 5 INDEPENDENT 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS: $1,000 (general support of Maine's lighthouse community) LIGHTHOUSE HISTORY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, EIN #82-5011606, 985 CUTLER RD. WHITING, ME 04691. $15,000 (repair of tower stairs for public access) EAGLE LIGHT CARETAKERS, EIN#13-3391233, 175 CHESTNUT ST., WINNETKA, IL 60093. $16,563 (new roof on keeper's house) FRIENDS OF SWAN'S ILSAND LIGHTHOUSE, EIN#26-4546654, PO BOX 86, SWAN'S ISLAND, ME 04685. $5,000 (public access bridge replacement) CITIZENS FOR SQUIRREL POINT LIGHT, EIN#30-0193082, PO BOX 764, ARROWSIC, ME 04530. $25,000 (replace collapsed public walkway)FRIENDS OF DOUBLING POINT LIGHT, EIN#01-0512986, PO BOX 225, BATH, ME 04530. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, PAYMENTS WERE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR" FOUNDERS CAMPAIGN". A TOTAL OF $12,000 WAS PAID TO SEVEN MAINE LIGHTHOUSE ORGANIZATIONS, ALL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS UNRELATED TO THE GRANTOR, WHOSE MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTED THE EFFORT TO OBTAIN STATE APPROVAL OF THE NEW SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE. PAYMENTS RANGED FROM $100 TO $10,000. RECEIVING PAYMENTS WERE: THE AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION, $100, EIN#01-0499730, PO BOX 565, ROCKLAND, ME 04841. THE KENNEBUNKPOST CONSERVATION TRUST, $100, EIN#23-7271573, PO BOX 7004, CAPE PORPOISE, ME 04014. THE PRESUMPSCOT FOUNDATION, $1,500, EIN#27-1567070, 54 BARTOL ISLAND RD, FREEPORT, ME 04032. FRIENDS OF SEQUIN ISLAND LIGHT STATION, $100, EIN 84-4614057, 72 FRONT ST #3, BATH, ME 04530. THE SPRING POINT LEDGE LIGHT TRUST, $100, EIN#01-0523776, PO BOX 2311, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106. FRIENDS OF WOOD ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE, $10,000, EIN 01-0499730, PO BOX 26, BIDDEFORD POOL, ME 04006. WEST QUODDY HEAD LIGHT KEEPER'S ASSOCIATION, $100, EIN#01-0544565, 973 S. LUBEC RD, LUBEC, ME 04652 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Description;Amount^MAINE ANNUAL REPORT FILING FEE;35|MAINE SOLICITATION LICENSE FEE;70|MAINE PHILANTHROPY CENTER MEMBERSHIP;445|MAINE ASSOCIATION OF NON PROFITS MEMBERSHIP;100|MLT DEDICATED COMPUTER FOR SECRETARY;1170|AFCU BANK FEES;15|REPAYMENT OF THE 12875 LOAN PLUS INTEREST;15252|INTEREST ON 4 OUTSTANDING LOANS;1779^Total;18866^ |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ON 08/30/2019 THE TRUST BORROWED $12,875 FROM ITS FOUNDER TO MEET OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL THE NEW SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE WAS APPROVED BY THE STATE OF MAINE. THAT LOAN WAS REPAID WITH INTEREST ($15,252) ON 05/10/2023. THAT TRANSACTION AFFECTED THE ASSETS AND FUND BALANCES OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | PRINCIPAL ($31,000) PLUS INTEREST ($7,750) ON THREE OUTSTANDING LOANS. SEE SCHEDULE L FOR MORE LOAN INFORMATION. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 |
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2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $11,984
- Liabilities
- $38,750
- Net assets
- -$26,766
- Revenue
- $103,781
- Expenses
- $98,026
- Net income
- $5,755