2023-08-07T08:25:07-05:00 2022-12-31 010523282 Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC 2211 Congress St Portland ME 04102 990 2022-01-01 270069386 Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries MAIN 2073672708 PO Box 27 Stonington ME 046810027 Alexa Dayton Executive Director 2073672708 2023-07-12 1 Alexa Dayton 999009999 1 Joseph R Byrne P01289281 2077752387 2023-07-12 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Alexa Dayton PO Box 27 Stonington ME 046810027 1239181 0 X www.coastalfisheries.org X 2003 ME Secure a sustainable future for fisheries and fishing communities in Eastern Maine and beyond. 17 17 13 17 -21380 0 1094323 1196663 47183 18877 77 -1993 15928 -4269 1157511 1209278 36125 53549 0 0 827984 845102 0 0 189481 282485 456162 1146594 1354813 10917 -145535 1822874 1769779 240947 345037 1581927 1424742 X Secure a sustainable future for fisheries and fishing communities in Eastern Maine and beyond, with goals to:1) Deliver practical tools and support for today's fishermen to adapt and succeed in a changing fishery.2) Partner with schools and community-based groups to provide K-12, university-level, and professional education to prepare fishermen, regulators and scientists for effective co-management roles.3) Lead an initiative to establish the Eastern Gulf of Maine as the first U.S. Ecosystem-based pilot where fisheries are co-managed by fishermen, community-based organizations, scientists and governments.4) Contribute to ongoing learning and science-based policy for sustainable fisheries locally, nationally and globally.5) Inform the public about a sustainable fishing future and engage broad support for the mission within and beyond Eastern Maine fishing communities.6) Strengthen the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries as a vital and maturing organization. 0 0 323155 Public Outreach and Communication includes the Organization's outreach to the public about a sustainable fishing future and to engage broad support within and beyond eastern Maine fishing communities. This includes the organization Fisheries Education Center at its waterfront headquarters, with touch tank, interactive wall, and virtual reality experience that provides fisheries information for all ages. 292118 53549 18877 Ecosystem Co-management includes all of the Organization's outreach to fishermen, its River Herring (Alewife) restoration activities and all its collaborative research including Sentinel Survey and other ground fish research. It also includes the community outreach, asset mapping and data management involved in the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement the Organization is developing with the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Maine Dept. of Marine Resources to develop the research framework to support a co-managed, ecosystem-based fisheries management pilot in eastern Maine. 206868 Seafood Systems & Economic Development includes the Organization's work in seafood systems including participation in the Alliance for Maine's Marine Economy and SEA Maine as well as development of the Green Lobster Boat, a fuel-efficient trimaran design. 166072 Education: Eastern Maine Skippers Program is the major educational program of the Organization. The Organization serves as fiscal and organizational home for the collaborative program that provides aspiring commercial fishermen in eastern Maine high schools with the core knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the 21st century, on the water or in other careers. It prepares students to be effective participants in fisheries co-management roles: as fishermen, scientists or regulators. 166072 988213 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 13 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Charles Rudelitch 2073672708 PO Box 27 Stonington ME 046810027 Joan Sorenson Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 David Thomas Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Charles Rudelitch Treasurer 4.25 X X 0 0 0 Jane Osborne Secretary 3.50 X X 0 0 0 Marsden Brewer Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michelle Carter Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dwight Carver Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Ted Hoskins Director 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Jewett Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Nancy Knowlton Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Walter Kumiega Director 4.25 X 0 0 0 James Markos Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Sarah McCloskey Director 1.25 X 0 0 0 Dana Morse Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Rosemeier Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 David Tarr Director 1.25 X 0 0 0 Carl Wilson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alexa Dayton Executive Director 40.00 X 35348 0 4681 Paul Anderson Past Executive Director 40.00 X 61494 0 11532 96842 0 16213 0 0 0 0 0 1450 249003 946210 26772 1196663 Fish Permit Lease Reve 900099 12221 12221 Sales & Reimbursements 900099 6656 6656 18877 71 71 4937 26317 -21380 -21380 -21380 13 2051 -13 -2051 -2064 -2064 15518 1450 1517 14001 14001 3115 5 3110 3110 1209278 18877 -21380 15118 X 45549 45549 8000 8000 113055 73683 20101 19271 543632 354308 96659 92665 22016 14349 3914 3753 110359 71926 19622 18811 56040 36524 9964 9552 1502 898 439 165 19517 11665 5703 2149 715 715 177381 171327 4397 1657 7719 7685 25 9 27343 16407 408 10528 2984 1962 548 474 74192 54254 5021 14917 21657 20993 482 182 8974 6601 280 2093 65038 49038 4438 11562 1315 1056 188 71 Program Expenses 28095 28059 26 10 Licenses, Fees and Taxe 10809 8377 1731 701 Organizational Improvem 7491 5123 1720 648 Misc. Expenses 1430 429 738 263 1354813 988213 177119 189481 X 371527 317895 11127 19744 0 30000 33541 8987 9770 12407 1995563 793544 1203273 1202019 102163 99364 91473 79363 1822874 1769779 63533 112491 171482 232546 5932 0 240947 345037 X 1468753 1350676 113174 74066 1581927 1424742 1822874 1769779 X -145535 -11650 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 966095 1225328 761746 1094323 1196663 5244155 966095 1225328 761746 1094323 1196663 5244155 406874 4837281 924 500 291 266 71 2052 15586 2792 4466 15928 17111 55883 5302090 110374 0.91230 0.93400 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1802238 705773 1096465 127327 87771 39556 65998 65998 1202019 Spring Auction 8727 1450 7277 200 294 449 Fall Auction 8241 8241 573 16968 1450 15518 200 294 1022 1516 14002 1 Tidal Bay Consulting LLC PO Box 63 South Freeport ME 04078 810969840 19050 0 Fiscal Sponsorship - Operational Support University of Maine Foundation Two Alumni Place Orono ME 044695792 016011501 501(c)(3) 10500 0 Fiscal Sponsorship - Operational Support Manomet Center for Conservation Science PO Box 1770 Manomet MA 02345 223051362 501(c)(3) 10500 0 Fiscal Sponsorship - Operational Support 2 1 Reasearch Fellowship 1 8000 Part I, Line 2: In 2022, the Broad Reach Fund of the Maine Community Foundation made two grants for which the Organization was fiscal sponsor, one to the Maine Shellfish Co-Management Initiative and one to the River Herring Network. Additionally, the Organization served as a sponsoring organization for a fellowship funded by Sustainable Oceans Alliance. The amounts shown on Schedule I, Part II were made pursuant to these arrangements. Part III - The stipends are based on a set amount for each research trip, and we have records substantiating the number of trips. Eligibility and selection criteria are based on the fisherman/vessel having the required fishing permits and US Coast Guard licenses and willingness/availability to participate in our research. We do not have a formal procedure for monitoring the use of stipends, which are typically paid at the end of the research season. X 1000 Donor Declared Cost X 3 22772 Stock Market Value X Shrimp Traps 1 3000 Selling Price of Don 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Finance Manager reviews the draft 990 in detail. It is then passed to the board's Finance Committee to review. Once all questions and comments are resolved, the Finance Director consults with the Treasurer and Board Chair before authorizing filing. The full board receives a copy of the return at their next scheduled meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries documents all conflict procedures by Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries recording the names of the persons disclosed, the names present for discussions, and the votes related to any arrangement agreed upon. At every December board meeting, conflict of interest forms are distributed to the full board for them to disclose any perceived conflicts related to the operations of the Organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Executive Director's compensation is determined annually by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee uses the Maine Association of Nonprofits' biennial salary and benefits survey report and other nonprofit compensation data to determine the compensation range for comparable positions. This information is presented to the board along with a recommendation on compensation from the Executive Committee. The full board approves the Executive Director's compensation package. A new Executive Director was hired following this procedure in August 2022. For other members of the Organization's leadership team, the Executive Director reviews the Maine Association of Nonprofits' compensation survey report to be sure the compensation packages are comparable to like positions in similarly situated organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, important policies, and financial statements are all available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Program Experts: Program service expenses 160,827. Management and general expenses 4,397. Fundraising expenses 1,657. Total expenses 166,881. Fisherman/Vessel Services: Program service expenses 10,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,500. Form 990, Part X, Line 10: Land, Buildings, and Equipment Section 1.263(a)-3(n) Election: Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries PO Box 27 Stonington, ME 04681-0027 EIN: 27-0069386 Section 1.263(a)-3(n) Election: Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries is electing to capitalize repair and maintenance costs under Regulation Section 1.263(a)-3(n). Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Change in Benefical Interest in Maine Community Foundation -11,650.