Northern Forest Center Inc
Northern Forest Center Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The Northern Forest Center is a regional innovation and investment partner creating bold possibilities that give rise to vibrant Northern Forest communities. Since 1997, we have contributed ideas, support, and expertise to people strengthening economic opportunity and environmental resiliency across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. The Center's co-created programs advance policies that connect economy, community, and the environment to accelerate inclusive prosperity. With the goal of enhancing the lives of people that love, rely on, or benefit from a healthy Northern Forest, the Center delivers innovative strategies in community revitalization, automated wood heat, wood products innovation, Community Forests, destination development, and regional advocacy.
About
DEVELOPING VIBRANT RURAL COMMUNITIES: THE CENTER STRENGTHENS THE VITALITY OF RURAL NORTHERN FOREST COMMUNITIES AND THEIR ABILITY TO ATTRACT NEW RESIDENTS AND ENTREPRENEURS SEEKING QUALITY OF LIFE, COMMUNITY, AND CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD. IN FY2019, THE CENTER:-PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING TO THE TOWN OF BETHEL, MAINE, TO HELP RESIDENTS CREATE A NEW 978-ACRE COMMUNITY FOREST. THROUGH OUR SUBSIDIARY SUSTAINABLE FOREST FUTURES: -LAUNCHED THE LANCASTER MAIN STREET IMPACT INVESTMENT FUND AND RAISED $550,000 TOWARD A $1.5-MILLION GOAL FOR PURCHASING AND RENOVATING KEY MAIN STREET PROPERTIES IN LANCASTER, NH.-PURCHASED THE HISTORIC PARKER J. NOYES BUILDING IN LANCASTER, NH AND BEGAN RENOVATIONS TO PROVIDE RETAIL SPACE FOR A LOCAL NONPROFIT FOOD MARKET AND 6 QUALITY APARTMENTS. -REACHED A $1-MILLION INVESTMENT GOAL FOR THE MILLINOCKET HOUSING INITIATIVE FUND TO INCREASE QUALITY HOUSING; NEARLY COMPLETED RENOVATION ON A SIXTH RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN DOWNTOWN MILLINOCKET. THE CENTER ALSO: -FACILITATED FEDERAL NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT FINANCING TO SUPPORT EXPANSION OF THE MILLINOCKET MEMORIAL LIBRARY. -IMPLEMENTED THE COMMUNITY DESTINATION ACADEMY IN GREENVILLE, MAINE TO BUILD COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND CAPACITY.-CONVENED AND FACILITATED MAINE WEST, A COLLABORATIVE OF NON-PROFIT PARTNERS IN BETHEL, RUMFORD, SOUTH PARIS AND NORWAY, MAINE IMPLEMENTING PROJECTS TO SECURE ECONOMIC, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND CONSERVATION BENEFITS. -INCREASED DIGITAL INCLUSION BY PROVIDING 11 OXFORD COUNTY LIBRARIES WITH NEW COMPUTERS, WIRELESS ROUTERS AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC USE.-PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WOOD PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS AND PARTNERED WITH WOOD PELLET HEAT COMPANIES TO CREATE QUALITY JOBS, CREATE MARKETS FOR LOCAL WOOD AND RETAIN DOLLARS IN THE COMMUNITY.-CONTINUED FACILITATING THE BORDERLANDS COLLABORATIVE TO CREATE AND PROMOTE QUALITY MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPERIENCES IN GORHAM, FRANCONIA AND LITTLETON, NEW HAMPSHIRE, BETHEL, MAINE, EAST BURKE AND CRAFTSBURY, VERMONT AND EAST HEREFORD, QUEBEC FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS WHILE STEWARDING THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE AND SECURING ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR NORTH COUNTRY COMMUNITIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “The northern forest center is a regional innovation and investment partner bringing ideas, support, and expertise to people strengthening economic opportunity and environmental resiliency across maine, new hampshire, vermont, and new york. our strategy for creating thriving communities, forest and economies in the northern forest is to catalyze innovation in the forest economy, develop vibrant rural communities, and provide dynamic regional leadership.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Founded in 1997, the northern forest center is a regional innovation and investment partner bringing ideas, support, and expertise to people strengthening economic opportunity and environmental resiliency across maine, new hampshire, vermont, and new york. our economic development strategy is based on building a diversified forest economy that retains and attracts young people and entrepreneurs while also promoting a strong land ethic and deep appreciation for our broader cultural and geographic identity. since 2005, the center's programs:1. have benefited more than 6,400 jobs in the forest economy through direct business assistance and skills training initiatives;2. helped conserve 256,540 acres of forestland for community benefit through community-based programs and financing;3. helped secure and leverage $202 million for projects that benefit the region's communities, the economy and forest stewardship.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as NH, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 18 NORTH MAIN STREET NO 204, CONCORD, NH, 03301.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 18 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $87,193.
- The organization has 21 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1996.
- The organization pays $1,104,853 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $164,116 in fundraising expenses.
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