Loon Echo Land Trust Inc.
Loon Echo Land Trust Inc.
Loon Echo Land Trust Inc.
AI Summary
Loon Echo Land Trust Inc. is a Maine land trust focused on water conservation, biodiversity, environmental education, and related conservation causes; it protects 8,500 acres in the Lake Region of Maine and maintains public access to outdoor spaces while supporting water resources, wildlife habitat, and working farms and forests. In filing year 2024, it reported an operating budget of $1.2M and total revenue of $2.9M, with major support from RHOADS JR JAY-ENVIRONMENTAL FUND TR, FIDELITY FOUNDATION, and OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST INC.
Mission Statement
Loon Echo Land Trust protects land in the Lake Region of Maine to conserve its natural resources and character for current and future generations. LELT conserves 8,500 acres of land and maintains and protects public access to many iconic outdoor spaces such as Pleasant and Bald Pate Mountains. In addition to providing access for recreation, LELT's conserved open spaces support the region’s water resources, wildlife habitat, and working farms and forests.
Cause Areas
22
Parks
Sustainable development
Biodiversity
Climate change
Domesticated animals
Environmental education
Environmental justice
Air quality
Energy resources
Hazardous waste management
Solid waste management
Deserts
Grasslands
Highlands
Land degradation
Groundwater
Rivers and lakes
Water conservation
Water pollution
Wetlands
Sustainable forestry
Land resources
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 48 funders
- 26 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loon Echo Land Trust Inc.’s budget?
In 2024, Loon Echo Land Trust Inc. reported an annual operating budget of around $1.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does Loon Echo Land Trust Inc. support?
Loon Echo Land Trust Inc. supports work in Parks, Sustainable development, Biodiversity, Climate change, Domesticated animals, Environmental education, Environmental justice, Air quality, Energy resources, Hazardous waste management, Solid waste management, Deserts, Grasslands, Highlands, Land degradation, Groundwater, Rivers and lakes, Water conservation, Water pollution, Wetlands, Sustainable forestry, and Land resources.
Where does Loon Echo Land Trust Inc. operate?
Loon Echo Land Trust Inc. is headquartered in Bridgton, ME.
Who funded Loon Echo Land Trust Inc. recently?
In 2025, Loon Echo Land Trust Inc. received grants from C M H Foundation, HARRISON FOUNDATION, and Selavy Foundation. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant Loon Echo Land Trust Inc. received in 2024?
The largest grant to Loon Echo Land Trust Inc. in 2024 exceeds $407 thousand.