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V O L . X X X N O. X X I I 70 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 24 – 2 0 2 5 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, Business Owner and Financial Professional Christopher Murphy Vice Chair, Retired Insurance Executive Josephine Iannelli Treasurer, Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Joanne Harris Human Resources Consultant BOARD MEMBERS Fred Benson, III Retired Full Colonel of U.S. Army Ruth M. Colket Philanthropist and Community Volunteer Honorable Dennis S. Damon Former Maine State Senator Rex H. Garrett, Jr. Retired Chaplain Honorable 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 Dan McKay, Board Chair Retired Of Counsel, Eaton Peabody Scott Peasley Retired Vice President, Machias Savings Bank Ronald Ramsay Retired 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. 2025 GOALS � In the recently adopted comprehensive plan, the Mission renews its commit- ment to thriving island and coastal communities through partnership, community building, health care and education. � Implement the 2024 board-approved comprehensive plan that ref reshes how the Mission serves island and Downeast coastal communities of Maine while reinforcing the vital familiar services that our communities continue to depend on. 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 recipients include artist and author Ashley Bryan; Mount Desert Island Hospital; Downeast Education Partners; Maine Community Foundation; Acadia Senior College; Island Institute; Ruth and Tristram Colket; former Maine State Senator Honorable Jill M. Goldthwait; Earl Bechlin and Alan Baker; and Sigma Kappa. 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. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Mount Desert Island – Historical archives, events and Christmas program. Downeast – Housing improvement summer volunteer groups; mentorship of high school students in the Journey and Christmas programs; 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: 29 full-time employees; 65 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 linkedin.com/company/ maine-seacoast-mission AWARDS/ACCOLADES 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 Gold Seal of Transparency awarded by GuideStar; 2022 Community 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 Maine's unbridged islands and Washington County. John Zavodny President Matthew T. Skaves Board Chair Sunbeam Nurse Simone Babineaux conducts a health check-up aboard the boat's health office. A Milbridge Elementary student enjoys the playground during an EdGE afterschool session.