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Member Listing: Nonprofits

Use this searchable listing to find nonprofit members of MPC. Click on the names below to view the organization’s issue areas, mission, and geographic area.

Appalachian Mountain Club

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Boston, MA 02129
United States
Phone: 
617-523-655
Website: 
https://www.outdoors.org/
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Recreation
Children, Youth, and Families
Public Policy
Mission: 
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of America’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We believe these resources have intrinsic worth and also provide recreational opportunities, spiritual renewal, and ecological and economic health for the region. Because successful conservation depends on active engagement with the outdoors, we encourage people to experience, learn about, and appreciate the natural world.
Geographic Focus: 
New England
Northern Maine

Arundel Conservation Trust

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
United States
Phone: 
(207) 967-3465
Website: 
http://www.arundeltrust.org
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Community Development
Mission: 
ACT is dedicated to creating a stronger, more vibrant community that honors our heritage through the conservation of our unique natural, recreational, and scenic resources for the enjoyment of all.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
E Boothbay, ME 04544
United States
Phone: 
(207) 315-2567 ext. 112
Email: 
dwilson@bigelow.org
Website: 
https://www.bigelow.org/
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Science and Technology
Sustainability
Mission: 
Our mission is to investigate the microbial drivers of global ocean processes through basic and applied research, education, and enterprise. What we are learning will be essential to the conservation and responsible use of the ocean and the many valuable services it provides.
Geographic Focus: 
Downeast
New England
Statewide
National
International
Mid-Coast

Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Brunswick, ME 04011
United States
Phone: 
(207) 729-7694
Website: 
http://www.btlt.org
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Community Development
Sustainability
Agriculture/Food
Mission: 
To preserve, protect and steward the cherished landscapes and rich natural resources of our communities, to provide access for recreation, and to support local agriculture and other traditional land uses, now and for generations to come.
Geographic Focus: 
Mid-Coast

Cape Elizabeth Land Trust

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04017
United States
Phone: 
(207) 767-6054
Website: 
http://www.capelandtrust.org
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Mission: 
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust permanently conserves and provides stewardship for lands cherished by our community - from shore lands to marshes, from farmlands to woodlands - for the education, use and enjoyment of this and future generations. Geographic Area Serviced: town of Cape Elizabeth
Geographic Focus: 
Southern Maine

Chewonki Foundation

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Wiscasset, ME 04578
United States
Phone: 
(207) 882-7323 x127
Website: 
http://www.chewonki.org
Areas of Interest: 
Education
Environment and Animals
Geographic Focus: 
Statewide

Coastal Children's Museum

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Rockland, ME 04841
United States
Phone: 
(207) 596-0300
Website: 
http://www.coastalchildrensmuseumorg
Areas of Interest: 
Education
Environment and Animals
Early Childhood
Children, Youth, and Families
Science and Technology
Sustainability
Mission: 
Our mission is to provide children and families the opportunity to explore, discover and learn through play, about the natural world, the arts and sciences, and the diversity of the Maine's mid-coast region.
Geographic Focus: 
Mid-Coast

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Brunswick, ME 04011
United States
Phone: 
(207) 882-7552
Website: 
http://www.ceimaine.org
Areas of Interest: 
Aging
Environment and Animals
Health
Human Services
Poverty
Religion
Affordable Housing
Communications/Media
Early Childhood
Children, Youth, and Families
Community Development
Diversity
LGBTQ
Public Policy
Science and Technology
Smart Growth
Social Justice
Sustainability
Veterans
Women
Workforce
Homelessness
Agriculture/Food
Arts and Culture
Mission: 
To help create economically and environmentally healthy communities in which all people, especially those with low incomes, can reach their potential.
Geographic Focus: 
Southern Maine
Portland/Cumberland County
Downeast
Western Maine
New England
Statewide
Northern Maine
National
Mid-Coast

College of the Atlantic

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
United States
Phone: 
(207) 801-5621
Website: 
http://www.coa.edu/index.htm
Areas of Interest: 
Education
Environment and Animals
Human Services
Geographic Focus: 
National
International

Covenant Community Land Trust

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Orland, ME 04472
United States
Phone: 
(207) 619-2246
Email: 
mainecclt@gmail.com
Website: 
https://mainecclt.org
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Poverty
Affordable Housing
Children, Youth, and Families
Community Development
Smart Growth
Sustainability
Women
Homelessness
Agriculture/Food
Mission: 
Build cooperative community through affordable housing and conservation.
Geographic Focus: 
Downeast

Downeast Salmon Federation

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Columbia Falls, ME
United States
Phone: 
(207) 483-4336
Website: 
https://mainesalmonrivers.org/
Areas of Interest: 
Education
Environment and Animals
Mission: 
Our Mission is to conserve wild Atlantic salmon and other sea-run fish and their habitats, restore a viable sports salmon fishery, and protect other important river, scenic, recreational, and ecological resources in eastern Maine.
Geographic Focus: 
Downeast

The Ecology School

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Saco, ME 04072
United States
Phone: 
(207) 283-9951
Website: 
http://www.theecologyschool.org/
Areas of Interest: 
Education
Environment and Animals
Health
Children, Youth, and Families
Community Development
Sustainability
Agriculture/Food
Mission: 
Foster stewardship for the earth by teaching the science of ecology and the practice of sustainability
Geographic Focus: 
New England
Statewide
National

Ferry Beach Park Assocation

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Saco, ME 04072
United States
Phone: 
(207) 282-4489
Website: 
http://www.ferrybeach.org/
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Religion
Children, Youth, and Families
Community Development
Diversity
LGBTQ
Public Policy
Social Justice
Sustainability
Women
Arts and Culture
Mission: 
Ferry Beach is a retreat and conference center on the beach in Saco, Maine, providing opportunities for individuals, families and organizations to awaken the human spirit.
Geographic Focus: 
Statewide
National
International

Frenchman Bay Conservancy

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Hancock, ME 04640
United States
Phone: 
(207) 422-2328
Website: 
http://www.frenchmanbay.org/
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Community Development
Smart Growth
Mission: 
Conserve the distinctive ecosystems and landscapes for the benefit of all, from the Frenchman Bay and Union River watersheds east to the Hancock County line.
Geographic Focus: 
Downeast

Gedakina, Inc

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Bangor, ME 04402
United States
Phone: 
(413) 549-1320
Email: 
rickpouliot@gedakina.org
Website: 
http://www.gedakina.org
Areas of Interest: 
Aging
Education
Environment and Animals
Health
Poverty
Early Childhood
Children, Youth, and Families
Community Development
Diversity
LGBTQ
Science and Technology
Social Justice
Sustainability
Veterans
Women
Workforce
Homelessness
Agriculture/Food
Arts and Culture
Mission: 
Native American leadership development for youth and women; indigenous & sustainable food systems; cultural continuance; social and environmental justice & equity.
Geographic Focus: 
New England
Statewide

Harpswell Heritage Land Trust

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Harpsweu, ME 04079
United States
Phone: 
(207) 721-1121
Website: 
http://www.hhltmaine.org
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Mission: 
To preserve and protect Harpswell’s natural resources, cultural heritage, and access to the outdoors through targeted conservation, responsible stewardship and education.
Geographic Focus: 
Southern Maine

Herring Gut Learning Center

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Port Clyde, ME 04855
United States
Phone: 
(207) 372-6377
Website: 
http://www.herringgut.org
Areas of Interest: 
Education
Environment and Animals
Community Development
Mission: 
Through hands-on study and experience in aquaculture and marine science, we teach students to embrace learning, appreciate science and the environment, and help them grow as individuals.
Geographic Focus: 
Mid-Coast

Island Heritage Trust

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Deer Isle, ME 04627
United States
Phone: 
(207) 348-2455
Website: 
http://www.islandheritagetrust.org/
Areas of Interest: 
Education
Environment and Animals
Children, Youth, and Families
Smart Growth
Sustainability
Agriculture/Food
Mission: 
Island Heritage Trust contributes to the well-being of the island community by conserving its distinctive landscapes and natural resources, maintaining public access to valued trails, shorelines and islands, and by providing educational programming for all ages.
Geographic Focus: 
Downeast

Kennebunk Land Trust

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Kennebunk, ME 04043
United States
Phone: 
(207) 985-8734
Website: 
http://www.kennebunklandtrust.org/
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Mission: 
Kennebunk Land Trust’s mission is to permanently conserve and steward land to benefit natural and human communities.
Geographic Focus: 
Southern Maine

Mahoosuc Pathways

Funder Category: 
Nonprofit
Address: 
Bethel, ME 04217
United States
Phone: 
(207) 200-8240
Website: 
http://www.mahoosucpathways.org
Areas of Interest: 
Environment and Animals
Recreation
Mission: 
To develop, maintain, and promote multi-use recreational trails. Our work connects communities in the Mahoosuc region, supports healthy lifestyles and local economies, and fosters respect for landowners and our natural resources.
Geographic Focus: 
Western Maine

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