2022-03-21T06:45:11-04:00 2021-12-31 990 2021-01-01 010277845 STANWOOD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY % Grayson Richmond STAN 2076678460 PO BOX 485 ELLSWORTH ME 046050485 Daniel Knowles Treasurer 2022-03-21 false 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Birdsacre Grayson Richmond PO BOX 485 ELLSWORTH ME 046050485 115141 false X www.birdsacre.com X 501(c)3 1959 ME Operate a wildlife sanctuary and museum to perpetuate the memory spirit works and teachings of Cordelia J. Stanwood. Exhibits include plant life wildlife forestry and birds. 19 18 1 5 511 0 61948 86939 0 0 15965 16844 21796 11358 99709 115141 0 0 0 0 30142 30142 0 0 7435 24734 34290 54876 64432 44833 50709 1015786 1063970 4531 2006 1011255 1061964 Operate a wildlife sanctuary and museum to perpetuate the memory spirit works and teachings of Cordelia J. Stanwood. Exhibits include plant life wildlife forestry and birds. false false 16530 0 0 Fostering a greater appreciation and sensitivity to nature through experiential learning inspired by the scientific works of pioneer ornithologist Cordelia Stanwood the Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary offers educational programs with non-releasable wildlife ambassadors to highlight migratory bird ecology biology and conservation. Caring for our resident ambassador hawks owls and vultures and maintaining their homes requires great effort and dedication to engage each bird as active educational participants inspiring visitors school groups and community organizations in on-site and traveling educational programs. Estimate 6,000 viewers. 10453 0 0 The two hundred acre Sanctuary is available year round free of charge for walking skiing snowshoeing and photography on nature trails set amidst and preserving various pristine habitats for birds wildlife and the enjoyment of people easily accessible within the heart of Ellsworth. Many of these historic trails Cordelia J. Stanwood created in the early 20th century forming the first professional female ornithologist photographer's outdoor "laboratory," where she researched photographed and popularized her findings in magazines for 50 years. Maintaining over 4 miles of trails markers historic and educational signage building bridges while annually removing windfall and pruning new growth is a constant labor of love to preserve a healthy forest in multiple stages of growth supporting Maine's wildlife for visitors and children. Estimate 3,000 walkers. 14268 0 0 Stated within the Certificate of Organization the purpose of the Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary is to preserve and promote Cordelia J. Stanwood's life and legacy shared through opening the doors of her 19th century Homestead to the public. Daily tours are available free to visitors and scheduled groups from May to October. As the Homestead is free to the public we estimate attendance at 2,000. The Nature Center offers a variety of educational nature displays to school groups service and community organizations Audubon and conservation organizations as well as daily visitors from May to November. Rainy days cause outdoor activities to move into the Nature Center. Estimate 5,000 visitors 0 0 0 41251 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 1 true false false false false false false false false 19 18 true false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false X Grayson Richmond 2076678460 PO Box 485 Ellsworth ME 046050485 Grayson Richmond Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X X 28000 0 0 Barbara Ameen Assistant Treasurer 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Diane R Castle Vice President 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tamara Dunaway Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy L Guy Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bonnie Hersey Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Janet Higgins Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brett W Johnston President 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Joyce M Johnston Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Jordan Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Jordan Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Jordan Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Knowles Treasurer 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Donald Knowles Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cynthia Merrill Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rebekah Raye Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Penny Ricker Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gardiner Richmond Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ted Williams Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 28000 0 0 0 false false false None 0 0 0 0 0 0 86939 0 86939 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16844 16833 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 0 0 500 0 500 0 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61 0 61 61 0 0 921190 5833 5833 0 0 921190 4964 4964 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10797 115141 27691 511 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28000 21000 0 7000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2142 0 2142 0 0 0 0 0 530 0 530 0 420 0 420 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1727 436 856 435 302 0 302 0 0 0 0 0 4227 0 4227 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 777 750 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4133 0 4133 0 3018 0 3018 0 Repairs and Maintenance 17285 17285 0 0 Bird Care and Feed 1325 1325 0 0 Loss of Inventory Value 91 0 91 0 Permits and Fees 455 455 0 0 0 0 0 0 64432 41251 15746 7435 0 0 79901 118045 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 7114 7023 0 0 324176 114936 213374 209240 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 714897 729162 1015786 1063970 2011 2006 0 0 2520 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4531 2006 X 525463 574172 485792 487792 1011255 1061964 1015786 1063970 50709 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 62015 37474 55715 61948 86939 304091 9397 19064 5197 0 61 33719 71412 56538 60912 61948 87000 337810 2065 1180 1120 1425 1400 7190 2065 1180 1120 1425 1400 7190 330620 17653 8125 12621 15965 16844 71208 17653 8125 12621 15965 16844 71208 37 35 30 18 11 131 0 0 0 21791 10797 32588 89102 64698 73563 99722 114652 441737 0.75 0.71 0.16 0.18 X Part III - Line 12 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2017, , | 2018, | 2019, | 2020, 21791Covid-19 PPP Loan and Maine Economic Recovery Grant| 2021, 10797Covid-19 PPP Loan and Maine Economic Recovery Grant| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 408178 0 8038 0 0 6288 409928 406169 0 8003 0 0 5994 408178 403906 0 7964 0 0 5701 406169 409315 0 0 0 0 5409 403906 393805 0 20940 0 0 5430 409315 0 1 0 true false 178331 178331 120257 92856 27401 25588 22080 3508 209240 Cash Value of Life Insurance - Protective Life 319233 Cash Value of Life Insurance - AVIVA 409929 729162 Part V, line 4 The intended use of the sanctuary's endowment fund is to provide investment income to assist in the payment of operating expenses furthering the sanctuary's mission. Part VI, Line 2 Donald Knowles - Family - Daniel Knowles Donald Knowles - Family - Susan Jordan Susan Jordan - Family - David Jordan Donald Knowles - Family - Bonnie Hersey Diane Castle - Family - Grayson Richmond Diane Castle - Family - Gardiner Richmond Joyce Johnston - Family - Brett Johnston Part VI, Line 11b The 990 form is available to any trustees upon request Part VI, Line 19 Documents are available upon request