Maine Farmland Trust
Maine Farmland Trust
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About this organization
Mission
Maine Farmland Trust is a statewide organization that protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming. Our goal is not just to protect Maine farmland, but to revitalize Maine’s rural landscape by keeping agricultural lands working and helping farmers, and their communities, thrive.
About
Farmland protection and stewardship program permanently protected farmland through acceptance of donated agricultural conservation easements, purchase of agricultural conservation easements, and purchase, protection, and resale of farms. In 2019, MFT completed 24 land protection projects, protecting 3,936 acres of land. MFT also completed annual easement monitoring for 213 easements.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Maine farmland trust protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Maine farmland trust protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as ME.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 97 MAIN ST, BELFAST, ME, 04915.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 45 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $4,349,967.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1999.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $2,333,310 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $461,690 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.