MISSION
The mission of Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters is to preserve, protect, and enhance Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument and inspire a community dedicated to the Monument’s future.
WHAT WE DO
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is an official philanthropic partner to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Friends has a membership near 1,000 people, a partnership network that includes dozens of organizations, a 16-person board of directors, and a six-person full-time staff with the support of one part-time staff and wonderful contractors.
In 2024, we had three major focus points: ensuring a successful opening of Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, operating our youth program the Katahdin Learning Project, and supporting emergent lands and advocacy work, including a push for improved access to the national monument. Additionally, we worked with our board, staff, NPS, and community partners on a robust strategic planning process, which is now available to the public.
Annual Info
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2017. Our EIN, or Federal Tax Identification Number, is 81-5102906. Each fiscal year, which we align with the calendar year, we have filed an IRS form 990. Starting in 2019, we expanded our annual filing, reviewing, and reporting process to include a financial audit and published annual report.
The Basics
MISSION
The mission of Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters is to preserve, protect, and enhance Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument and inspire a community dedicated to the Monument’s future.
WHAT WE DO
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is an official philanthropic partner to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Friends has a membership near 1,000 people, a partnership network that includes dozens of organizations, a 16-person board of directors, and a six-person full-time staff with the support of one part-time staff and wonderful contractors.
In 2024, we had three major focus points: ensuring a successful opening of Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, operating our youth program the Katahdin Learning Project, and supporting emergent lands and advocacy work, including a push for improved access to the national monument. Additionally, we worked with our board, staff, NPS, and community partners on a robust strategic planning process, which is now available to the public.
Annual Info
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2017. Our EIN, or Federal Tax Identification Number, is 81-5102906. Each fiscal year, which we align with the calendar year, we have filed an IRS form 990. Starting in 2019, we expanded our annual filing, reviewing, and reporting process to include a financial audit and published annual report.