Friends of Harriet L Hartley Conservation Area
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE COPORATION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE HEALTH AND PRESERVATION OF THE MIDCOAST MAINE COASTLINE, RIVERS AND COASTAL WATERSHEDS - IN PARTICULAR THE LITTLE RIVER AND ITS ADJACENT INTERTIDAL ESTUARY IN PENOBSCOT BAY - THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LITIGATION PURPOSES, TO THOSE SEEKING TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE HARRIET L. HARTLEY CONSERVATION AREA FROM ACTIONS DEEMED DETRIMENTAL TO THIS FRAGILE INTERTIDAL ESTUARY IN ITS NATURAL CONDITION. IT IS A FURTHER PURPOSE TO RESTORE THE LITTLE RIVER AS A NATURAL FISHWAY. FRIENDS OF THE HARRIET L. HARTLEY CONSERVATION AREA IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 501(C)(3) FOR THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE.
- Income
- $80,706
- Spending
- $105,677
- Reserves
- 8.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- THE FRIENDS HOSTED A PUBLIC PRESENTATION AT THE SITE OF THE CONSERVATION AREA ANNOUNCING THE FORMATION OF THE FRIENDS, DESCRIBING THE HISTORY OF THE CONSERVATION AREA, ITS BOUNDARIES, AND ENCOURAGING MEMBERSHIP. THE FRIENDS PLACED PERMANENT VISIBLE MARKERS IN THE GROUND DEFINING THE BOUNDARY OF THE CONSERVATION PROPERTY. THE FRIENDS ESTABLISHED A VISIBLE PRESENCE IN DOWNTOWN BELFAST, MAINE AT THE COMMONS. CURRENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ONGOING PUBLIC EDUCATION BY VOLUNTEER MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION AREA ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF INTERTIDAL ZONES IN GENERAL; CONTINUING PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT HOW TO USE AND AT THE SAME TIME PROTECT THIS FRAGILE BUT ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT AREA; USE OF THE COMMONS AS A FOCAL POINT WHERE THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO COME FOR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND DISCUSSIONS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.