2025-11-17T14:24:00-08:00 2024-12-31 300602335 TRACY CASSIDY CPA SC 1 Nugget Ln BRUNSWICK ME 04011 990 2024-01-01 016016350 SOMERSET WOODS TRUSTEES SOME 2076121606 PO BOX 833 SKOHEGAN ME 04976 John Gibson President 2025-11-17 true true Tracy Cassidy CPA P00283403 2075221014 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z John Gibson PO BOX 833 SKOHEGAN ME 04976 2592799 false X WWW.SOMERSETWOODSTRUSTEES.ORG X 1927 ME To conserve lands with significant ecological or cultural resources and manage them in a sustainable way for public benefit. 13 13 4 75 0 700749 2152564 11646 13777 -58198 11695 5327 726221 2111339 0 0 64504 116037 0 20930 87502 330363 152006 446400 574215 1664939 2129160 3942352 35051 2129160 3907301 X To conserve lands with significant ecological or cultural resources and manage them in a sustainable way for public benefit. false false 276377 LAND ACQUISITION: In 2024, Somerset Woods Trustees completed three conservation acquisitions, resulting in the permanent preservation of high-value plant and wildlife habitat, water access, and recreational opportunities. Project highlights include the Carrabassett Islands/McLean Woods acquisitions, conserving one of the most biodiverse river segments on the Carrabassett River in Embden and Anson, home to at least 4 Rare, Threatened and Special Concern species; and Larone Woods featuring unmanaged forest and recreational trails along Martin Stream, a brook trout and salmon waterway. Combined, these projects protect more than 2 miles of shoreline and the first publicly accessible conservation land in Anson. 103114 11646 LAND STEWARDSHIP: In 2024, Somerset Woods partnered with Pierce Pond Watershed Trust to increase our respective stewardship capacity with the addition of a full-time staff position. This new position implemented a trail rehabilitation project at Wesserunsett Stream Preserve, improving the sustainability and accessibility of more than 2 miles of walking trails, and enhanced public use infrastructure at Parsons Family Preserve to facilitate increased visitation and engagement in the long-term habitat restoration project underway on this in-town property. Invasive plant surveys were completed on three parcels, resulting in comprehensive management plans for the long-term protection of native biodiversity and enhanced forest health. A new non-motorized trail network was established at our flagship property, Parkman Hill Farm. 12843 EDUCATION & OUTREACH: Somerset Woods engaged with community members through monthly programs, educational events, and an e-newsletter all designed to raise awareness of and appreciation for the natural world. More than 100 local K-12 students participated in volunteer sessions and educational programs facilitated by land trust staff and volunteers. In partnership with Skowhegan Area High School, Somerset Woods hosted two Horticultural Apprentices high school students who learned native plant cultivation skills while supporting our habitat restoration activities at Parsons Family Preserve. At the end of the year-long apprenticeship, the students earned a microcredential for their high school transcripts. 3217 SOMERSET WOODS SHARE: Piloted in 2024, this program provides emergency heating assistance to community members in need. We function much like a food pantry - but with firewood rather than food. In this pilot year, staff and volunteers sourced 10 cords of firewood from our stewardship activity on our conserved lands. Staff harvested or salvaged the trees, and volunteers took the lead in firewood processing and distribution. A wood splitter was acquired in September to lessen our reliance upon volunteers in-kind equipment and increase our wood-processing capacity. 3217 395551 true true false false false false true false 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 true true false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 4 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false true false false true true false false true true true true false true true false false X X X JENNIFER BROCKWAY 2076797306 PO BOX 833 SKOWHEGAN ME 04976 X Jennifer Brockway Executive Director 40.00 0.00 64900 0 0 John Gibson President 8.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ernest Hilton Vice President 16.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Davida Barter Secretary/Clerk 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chris Young Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Alsop Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Andy Davis Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Bigney McCabe Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Drummond Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia Hager Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Dorney Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Verderese Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Lahti Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Darryll White Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 64900 0 false false false 0 4200 2148364 1752810 2152564 FEES FOR SERVICE 11646 11646 11646 11177 11177 0 0 22225 18956 3269 3269 3269 393129 462504 -69375 -69375 -69375 0 0 0 CLEVER LANDING LEASE 531190 1500 1500 OTHER INCOME 558 558 2058 2111339 16415 -57640 0 0 0 0 64900 25960 22066 16874 0 41151 41151 0 1873 1185 390 298 8113 5134 1688 1291 0 0 3968 1104 2586 278 0 0 1139 1139 21680 21600 80 0 4091 2163 991 937 304 193 63 48 0 1380 1306 37 37 1233 1110 70 53 0 0 303 192 63 48 0 6308 6010 149 149 10874 10757 66 51 IMPAIRMENT 223250 223250 direct program expenses 34851 34851 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 11653 11139 257 257 PROPERTY TAXES 4000 3792 104 104 5329 4654 170 505 446400 395551 29919 20930 35635 33650 77252 132578 0 6791 0 0 0 0 8260 2677179 17468 1233371 2659711 776902 1068167 0 0 0 6000 33195 2129160 3942352 51 35000 0 35051 X 2071882 3431840 57278 475461 2129160 3907301 2129160 3942352 1664939 95592 17500 110 X false false false X 113326 82176 55257 700749 2170064 3121572 1600 2557 11646 15803 0 0 0 114926 82176 55257 703306 2181710 3137375 5000 13000 23670 9333 12284 63287 0 5000 13000 23670 9333 12284 63287 3074088 16302 22069 215 8948 11177 58711 0 16302 22069 215 8948 11177 58711 5489 9050 14539 24283 24283 131228 104245 60961 721304 2217170 3234908 0.95030 0.86200 0.01810 0.04000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 9 84 1 true 60 2700 false 2641648 2641648 35531 17468 18063 2659711 Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy SWT'S CONSERVATION EASEMENT VIOLATION RESPONSE POLICY, ADOPTED 8/11/22,PRESENTS OVERALL GUIDELINES FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONSERVATIONEASEMENTS, INCLUDING STRATEGIES TO AVOID CONSERVATION EASEMENT VIOLATIONS,AND PROTOCOLS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT OF A SUSPECTED VIOLATION ANDENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR ACTUAL VIOLATIONS. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. NO VALUE IS ASSIGNED ON CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THAT ARE DONATED TO THEORGANIZATION. EASEMENTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ORBOOKS OF THE ORGANIZATION. X 2 359810 FMV X 3 375000 Town assessment X 1 1015000 qual appraisal X EQUIPMENT 1 3000 fmv false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The completed Form 990 is reviewed by the Treasurer, the President, the Executive Director, and one other board member prior to filing. All of the information provided to the IRS on this form is reviewed in detail, including all of the financial information to ensure that it is consistent with the organization's records. A copy of the filing is provided to all board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and affirmed annually at the annual meeting of the board, at which time all board members confirm that they are abiding by the provisions of the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Executive Director compensation is reviewed annually and informed by salary data collected by the Maine Association of Nonprofits, Land Trust Alliance, and Maine Land Trust Network. The performance and compensation review process and determinations are conducted by the executive committee of the board, reviewed by the full board, and recorded in the employee's personnel file. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.