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Monhegan Associates Inc

EIN 01-6013556 · Cape Eliz, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MONHEGAN ASSOCIATES IS A LAND TRUST DEDICATED TO THE ONGOING PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL WILD BEAUTY AND BIOTIC COMMUNITIES OF MORE THAN 350 ACRES OF WILDLANDS ON MONHEGAN ISLAND IN MAINE.

Income
$278,145
Spending
$99,199
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
92.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 51%
Employees
6

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 92.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $55,149 spent. THE MONHEGAN ASSOCIATES MAINTAINS A NINE-MILE TRAIL SYSTEM THROUGH THE WILDLANDS OF MONHEGAN ISLAND WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF WEEKLY VOLUNTEERS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AND A DEDICATED WORK CREW FOR MORE SUBSTANTIAL REPAIRS AND RESTORATION IN THE FALL. THE CONDITION OF THE TRAILS AND THE WILDLANDS IS MONITORED BY A COORDINATOR WHO RECOMMENDS PROJECTS AND THEIR PRIORITY. COORDINATED WITH WILDLANDS PRESERVATION IS THE REMOVAL OR CONTAINMENT OF INVASIVE PLANTS THAT THREATEN THE HEALTH OF THE FOREST. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ARE THE MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THE MONHEGAN ASSOCIATES, WHICH SPONSORS A SUMMER SERIES OF ECOLOGY LECTURES AND SUPPORTS ACADEMIC RESEARCH TO INFORM LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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