Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013, and ending 06-30-2014
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
RESTORE THE NORTH WOODS INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1099
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code CONCORD, MA01742
D Employer identification number

04-3159996
E Telephone number

(978) 392-0404
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.RESTORE.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 128,001
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 127,995
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 6
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 128,001
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 91,451
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 2,693
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 13,208
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 9,599
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 5,697
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 122,648
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 5,353
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 19,382
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 24,735
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
17,628
22
23,306
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
1,754
24
1,429
25Total assets......................
19,382
25
24,735
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
19,382
27
24,735
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? RESTORE: THE NORTH WOODS, INC. IS A NONPROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WORKING TO RESTORE, PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE NATURAL INTEGRITY OF THE NORTH WOODS REGION THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS AND CITIZEN ACTIVISM. OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE ECOLOGICAL AWARENENSS CONCERNING THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE NORTH WOODS THROUGH CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS SERVING OVER 1200 MEMBERS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 MAINE WOODS NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE - IN 1994, RESTORE PROPOSED A STUDY OF THE BENEFITS AND COSTS OF CREATING A MAINE WOODS NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE. DURING FY14, WE CONTINUED OUR EFFORTS TO BUILD PUBLIC AND POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE PARK VISION BY GIVING PRESENTATIONS, TABLING AT CONFERENCES AND FAIRS, AND DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION. WE PRODUCED AND PRINTED 15,000 COPIES OF A FULLY REVISED VERSION OF OUR PARK BROCHURE. SIMULTANEOUSLY, EPI, THE FOUNDATION STARTED BY CONSERVATION PHILANTHROPIST ROXANNE QUIMBY, MADE PROGRESS IN BUILDING SUPPORT FOR HER OFFER TO DONATE APPROXIMATELY 150,000 ACRES FOR A NEW NATIONAL PARK AND NATIONAL RECREATION AREA WITHIN OUR PROPOSED MAINE WOODS NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE, ALONG WITH 40 MILLION FOR AN ENDOWMENT.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 63,241
29 MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS - WE CONTINUE TO MANAGE THE MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS WEBSITE (WWW.MAINEENVIRONEWS.COM)AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COMPILATION OF ONLINE CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE NEWS IN MAINE. WE HAVE ADDED LINKS ON THE WEBSITE TO MORE THAN 34,000 NEWS ARTICLES, EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, INCLUDING SEVERAL THOUSAND NEW POSTINGS IN FY14.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 16,342
30 NEW NATIONAL PARKS PROJECT - SINCE 2002, RESTORE HAS BEEN BUILDING A NETWORK OF CITIZENS AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OUR NATIONAL PARKS. DURING FY14, WE CONTINUED TO COORDINATE WITH SUPPORTIVE GROUPS AND ACTIVISTS AS PART OF OUR NEW NATIONAL PARKS PROJECT. MICHAEL KELLET, RESTORE'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WROTE AN ESSAY MAKING THE CASE FOR NEW NATIONAL PARKS FOR AN UPCOMING BOOK.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 11,104
EAST-WEST CORRIDOR - WE CONTINUE TO OPPOSE A PLAN TO DEVELOP A 220-MILE HIGHWAY AND UTILITY CORRIDOR ACROSS MAINE. A FILM PRODUCED ABOUT THE ISSUE, WHICH PROMINENTLY FEATURED RESTORE'S MAINE DIRECTOR, JYM ST. PIERRE, HAS BEEN AN ONLINE SENSATION AND HAS BEEN USED AT ORGANIZING EVENTS BY GRASSROOTS GROUPS. IN DECEMBER 2013, WE GAVE AN AWARD TO TWO OF THE MOST ACTIVE CITIZEN ACTIVISTS WORKING ON THE EAST-WEST CORRIDOR ISSUE. MAINE WOODS THREATS - WHILE MUCH OF OUR WORK FOCUSES ON IMPLEMENTING POSITIVE CHANGE, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO STAND UP AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTIVE PLANS AND PROPOSALS. IN SEPTEMBER 2013, WE PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED A MAP FEATURING 20 MAJOR THREATS TO THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY AND RECREATIONAL TRADITIONS OF THE MAINE WOODS, INCLUDING MISPLACED DEVELOPMENTS, EXCESSIVE LOGGING, DANGEROUS ENERGY PROJECTS, AND A DISASTROUS MINING PROPOSAL FOR NORTHERN MAINE. ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY - THE ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY (AWW) IS THE LONGEST STATE-MANAGED WILD RIVER IN THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM. IN 1999, RESTORE LAUNCHED A COALITION TO DEFEND THE WILD CHARACTER OF THE AWW. DURING FY14, WE MONITORED MEETINGS OF THE STATE-CHARTERED ALLAGASH COUNCIL. WILDLIFE - FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, RESTORE HAS BEEN A VOICE FOR PROTECTING WILDLIFE, ESPECIALLY SIGNIFICANT HABITATS AND IMPERILED SPECIES. DURING FY14, WE COORDINATED WITH THE NATIONAL ENDANGERED SPECIES COALITION. WE ALSO JOINED THE NEW NORTHEAST WOLF COALITION, WHICH IS WORKING FOR RECOVERY OF THIS ENDANGERED SPECIES. ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION - DURING FY14, RESTORE PARTICIPATED IN THE MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES COALITION, WHICH INFORMED CITIZENS AND LAWMAKERS IN MAINE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING STRONG ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS. VISITOR CENTER - FOR THE 21ST CONSECUTIVE YEAR, WE REACHED VISITORS TO ACADIA NATIONAL PARK WITH INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS ABOUT OUR ISSUES AT A VISITOR CENTER IN DOWNTOWN BAR HARBOR.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 5,090
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 95,777
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
MICHAEL KELLETTClick to see attachmentEXEC DIR & C 16.00 20,100    
JAMES ST PIERREClick to see attachmentMAINE DIRECT 36.00 44,496 10,013  
GEORGE WUERTHNERClick to see attachmentCHAIR 1.00 0    
JOHN MATHIEUClick to see attachmentTREASURER 1.00 0    
KATHI ANDERSONClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
JOHN DAVISClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
BROCK EVANSClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
CHARLES FITZGERALDClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
BOB GUETHLENClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
ELISABETH KAYClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
JAMIE SAYENClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletMA
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletTHE ORGANIZATION Telephone no. bullet (207) 626-5635
Located at bullet9 UNION STHALLOWELL,ME ZIP + 4bullet04347
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
RESTORE THE NORTH WOODS INC
 
Employer identification number

04-3159996
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 110,540 102,884 113,830 106,990 127,995 562,239
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 110,540 102,884 113,830 106,990 127,995 562,239
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 562,239
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 110,540 102,884 113,830 106,990 127,995 562,239
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 265 159 100 282 6 812
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 265 159 100 282 6 812
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 110,805 103,043 113,930 107,272 128,001 563,051
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.860 %
16
16
99.680 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
RESTORE THE NORTH WOODS INC
 
Employer identification number

04-3159996
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
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Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
RESTORE THE NORTH WOODS INC
  		Employer identification number

04-3159996
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
RESTORE THE NORTH WOODS INC
  		Employer identification number

04-3159996
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
RESTORE THE NORTH WOODS INC
  		Employer identification number

04-3159996
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Inspection
Name of the organization
RESTORE THE NORTH WOODS INC
 
Employer identification number

04-3159996
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES OFFICE EXPENSES 405 OFFICE EXPENSES 202 OFFICE EXPENSES 51 OFFICE EXPENSES 355 MISCELLANEOUS 61 MISCELLANEOUS 31 MISCELLANEOUS 8 MISCELLANEOUS 54 TRAVEL 1,165 TRAVEL 155 TRAVEL 232 MEETINGS AND EVENTS 318 MEETINGS AND EVENTS 45 MEETINGS AND EVENTS 90 FINANCE CHARGES 484 FINANCE CHARGES 242 FINANCE CHARGES 61 FINANCE CHARGES 423 INSURANCE 498 INSURANCE 92 INSURANCE 148 INSURANCE 252 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 325 TOTAL 5,697
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 EQUIPMENT 29,169 6,997 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 28,140 6,293 SECURITY DEPOSIT 725 725 TOTAL 1,754 1,429
FORM 990-EZ, PART III RESTORE: THE NORTH WOODS, INC. IS A NONPROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WORKING TO RESTORE, PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE NATURAL INTEGRITY OF THE NORTH WOODS REGION THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS AND CITIZEN ACTIVISM. OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE ECOLOGICAL AWARENENSS CONCERNING THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE NORTH WOODS THROUGH CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS SERVING OVER 1200 MEMBERS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 MAINE WOODS NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE - IN 1994, RESTORE PROPOSED A STUDY OF THE BENEFITS AND COSTS OF CREATING A MAINE WOODS NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE. DURING FY14, WE CONTINUED OUR EFFORTS TO BUILD PUBLIC AND POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE PARK VISION BY GIVING PRESENTATIONS, TABLING AT CONFERENCES AND FAIRS, AND DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION. WE PRODUCED AND PRINTED 15,000 COPIES OF A FULLY REVISED VERSION OF OUR PARK BROCHURE. SIMULTANEOUSLY, EPI, THE FOUNDATION STARTED BY CONSERVATION PHILANTHROPIST ROXANNE QUIMBY, MADE PROGRESS IN BUILDING SUPPORT FOR HER OFFER TO DONATE APPROXIMATELY 150,000 ACRES FOR A NEW NATIONAL PARK AND NATIONAL RECREATION AREA WITHIN OUR PROPOSED MAINE WOODS NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE, ALONG WITH 40 MILLION FOR AN ENDOWMENT.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS - WE CONTINUE TO MANAGE THE MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS WEBSITE (WWW.MAINEENVIRONEWS.COM)AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COMPILATION OF ONLINE CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE NEWS IN MAINE. WE HAVE ADDED LINKS ON THE WEBSITE TO MORE THAN 34,000 NEWS ARTICLES, EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, INCLUDING SEVERAL THOUSAND NEW POSTINGS IN FY14.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 NEW NATIONAL PARKS PROJECT - SINCE 2002, RESTORE HAS BEEN BUILDING A NETWORK OF CITIZENS AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OUR NATIONAL PARKS. DURING FY14, WE CONTINUED TO COORDINATE WITH SUPPORTIVE GROUPS AND ACTIVISTS AS PART OF OUR NEW NATIONAL PARKS PROJECT. MICHAEL KELLET, RESTORE'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WROTE AN ESSAY MAKING THE CASE FOR NEW NATIONAL PARKS FOR AN UPCOMING BOOK.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 EAST-WEST CORRIDOR - WE CONTINUE TO OPPOSE A PLAN TO DEVELOP A 220-MILE HIGHWAY AND UTILITY CORRIDOR ACROSS MAINE. A FILM PRODUCED ABOUT THE ISSUE, WHICH PROMINENTLY FEATURED RESTORE'S MAINE DIRECTOR, JYM ST. PIERRE, HAS BEEN AN ONLINE SENSATION AND HAS BEEN USED AT ORGANIZING EVENTS BY GRASSROOTS GROUPS. IN DECEMBER 2013, WE GAVE AN AWARD TO TWO OF THE MOST ACTIVE CITIZEN ACTIVISTS WORKING ON THE EAST-WEST CORRIDOR ISSUE. MAINE WOODS THREATS - WHILE MUCH OF OUR WORK FOCUSES ON IMPLEMENTING POSITIVE CHANGE, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO STAND UP AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTIVE PLANS AND PROPOSALS. IN SEPTEMBER 2013, WE PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED A MAP FEATURING 20 MAJOR THREATS TO THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY AND RECREATIONAL TRADITIONS OF THE MAINE WOODS, INCLUDING MISPLACED DEVELOPMENTS, EXCESSIVE LOGGING, DANGEROUS ENERGY PROJECTS, AND A DISASTROUS MINING PROPOSAL FOR NORTHERN MAINE. ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY - THE ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY (AWW) IS THE LONGEST STATE-MANAGED WILD RIVER IN THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM. IN 1999, RESTORE LAUNCHED A COALITION TO DEFEND THE WILD CHARACTER OF THE AWW. DURING FY14, WE MONITORED MEETINGS OF THE STATE-CHARTERED ALLAGASH COUNCIL. WILDLIFE - FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, RESTORE HAS BEEN A VOICE FOR PROTECTING WILDLIFE, ESPECIALLY SIGNIFICANT HABITATS AND IMPERILED SPECIES. DURING FY14, WE COORDINATED WITH THE NATIONAL ENDANGERED SPECIES COALITION. WE ALSO JOINED THE NEW NORTHEAST WOLF COALITION, WHICH IS WORKING FOR RECOVERY OF THIS ENDANGERED SPECIES. ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION - DURING FY14, RESTORE PARTICIPATED IN THE MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES COALITION, WHICH INFORMED CITIZENS AND LAWMAKERS IN MAINE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING STRONG ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS. VISITOR CENTER - FOR THE 21ST CONSECUTIVE YEAR, WE REACHED VISITORS TO ACADIA NATIONAL PARK WITH INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS ABOUT OUR ISSUES AT A VISITOR CENTER IN DOWNTOWN BAR HARBOR.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
Name:
RESTORE THE NORTH WOODS INC
EIN: 04-3159996
Person Name Explanation
MICHAEL KELLETT  
JAMES ST PIERRE  
GEORGE WUERTHNER  
JOHN MATHIEU  
KATHI ANDERSON  
JOHN DAVIS  
BROCK EVANS  
CHARLES FITZGERALD  
BOB GUETHLEN  
ELISABETH KAY  
JAMIE SAYEN