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N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E AT A GLANCE Maine Seacoast Mission BOARD OFFICERS Matthew T. Skaves Board Chair, Former Chief Investment Officer, Birchbrook Christopher Murphy Vice Chair, Retired Insurance Executive Josephine Iannelli Treasurer, Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Joanne Harris Human Resources Consultant BOARD MEMBERS Ruth M. Colket: Philanthropist and Community Volunteer Stefan H. Cushman: Real Estate Executive Hon. Dennis S. Damon: Former Maine State Senator Rex H. Garrett, Jr.: Retired Chaplain Hon. Jill M. Goldthwait: Former Maine State Senator Hewlett Kent: Inventor Henry C. Lee: Retired Banking Executive Dean Lunt: Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Islandport Press Robert J. Mancini: Vice President and CFO, Jasper Wyman & Son Nancy Marshall: Founder and CEO, Marshall Communications Dan McKay: Retired Of Counsel, Eaton Peabody Allison Ouellet: Assistant Attorney General, State of Maine Scott Peasley: Retired Vice President, Machias Savings Bank Ronald Ramsay: Superintendent of MSAD 37 Nancy Rankin: Retired Consultant and Teacher Timothy P. Schieffelin: President, P.O.V. LLC Diehl Snyder, MD: Retired Psychiatrist Jaime Weir: General Manager, John Williams Boat Co. 2024 GOALS f To be completed in ear l y 2024, comprehensive planning will result in a refreshed approach that imagines new ways to serve island and Downeast coastal communities of Maine while reinforcing the vital familiar services that our communities continue to depend on. f By spring of 2024, construction will be complete on the new Downeast Engagement Center on the Cherryfield campus. e new center will include a new food pantry, welcome center, offices and much needed storage for program equipment. f Since 2002, islanders have relied on the Sunbeam nurse and crew to connect them with mainland providers through an onboard telemedicine clinic. With increased telehealth comfort and connectivity in the home, Sunbeam staff are working with islanders to imagine the next generation of support for Maine's unbridged islands' year- round communities. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES Sunbeam Award Gala – Taking place each August in Bar Harbor, our signa- ture fundraising event honors organiza- tions and individuals making a positive impact in our communities. Past recipi- ents include artist and author Ashley Bryan; Downeast Education Partners; Maine Community Foundation; Aca- dia Senior College; Ruth and Tristram Colket; former Maine State Sen. Hon. Jill M. Goldthwait; Earl Brechlin and Alan Baker; and Sigma Kappa. EdGE Tennis Tournament – Each September, a day of competitive matches raises funds for our Ed Greaves Education (EdGE) youth development program, which serves Downeast Maine. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES The Mission Fund – Gifts and grants provide operating or project support for Mission programs. The Hope Society – Create a legacy through a planned gift such as a bequest. Corporate Sponsorship – Become a sponsor for our organization and create a customized package to best fit your organization's goals. Mission Downeast Capital Campaign – Contribute to the capital campaign project on the Cherr yfield campus. Capital improvements will build stronger social connections, provide more healthy meals and food classes, raise aspirations in children, knit families closer together, and help communities achieve their goals. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Mount Desert Island – Historical archives, events and Christmas program. Downeast – Housing improvement sum- mer volunteers, mentorship of middle and high school students in the Journey program, Christmas program and Food Security program opportunities such as food deliveries to seniors, assistance in the Mission's food pantry and commu- nity meal preparation. Established: 1905 / Employees: 28 full-time employees; 60 part-time employees/ Annual revenue: $4,404,694 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 54.6% Endowment Fund and trust income 23.6% Private donors 18.6% Foundation grants 3.2% Program income and in-kind donations CONTACT Administrative Office: 6 Old Firehouse Lane P.O. Box 600 Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 seacoastmission.org Mission Downeast Campus: 6 Weald Bethel Lane P.O. Box 460 Cherryfield, ME 04622 @seacoastmission @seacoastmission @seacoastmission AWARDS/ACCOLADES • 2023 Four Star Charity awarded by Charity Navigator • 2023, 2022, and 2021 Gold Seal of Transparency awarded by GuideStar • 2022 Healthcare Partner of the Year awarded by Mount Desert Island Hospital • 2022 Community Partner of the Year awarded by Maine Academy of Modern Music MISSION STATEMENT Rooted in a history of compassionate service and mutual trust, the Mission seeks to strengthen coastal and island communities by educating youth, supporting families and promoting good health. SERVICE LOCATIONS Hancock and Washington counties and Maine's unbridged islands. 37% Fundraising Events 21% Contributions 18% CPR Training Revenue 14% Other Revenue 10% Bequests John Zavodny President Matthew T. Skaves Board Chair Sunbeam Nurse Simone Babineaux conducts a health check-up aboard the boat's health office. VO L . X X I X N O. X X I I 80 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 3 – 2 0 24