Bangor Theological Seminary is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. It holds total assets of $22.4M. Annual income is reported at $6.9M. Leadership Formation: The BTS Center offers learning communities and cohorts, study groups, workshops, retreats, and other theologically grounded programs of continuing education, professional development, and spiritual formation, to assist with the formation of clergy, nonprofit leaders, chaplains, spiritual directors, engaged laypersons, and denominational leaders. This year's programs have included two new courses "Spiritual Leadership for a Climate-Changed World and "Wildness and Spirituality for the Common Good" along with a four-day retreat for early-career leaders called "Spiritual Ecology for Spiritual Leaders," an Eco-Preacher Workshop, several one-day online retreats, and a gathering for trained spiritual directors called "Spiritual Direction for a Climate-Changed World.". According to available records, Bangor Theological Seminary has made 30 grants totaling $5K, with a median grant of $100. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $500, with an average award of $160. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, Alabama, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Leadership Formation: The BTS Center offers learning communities and cohorts, study groups, workshops, retreats, and other theologically grounded programs of continuing education, professional development, and spiritual formation, to assist with the formation of clergy, nonprofit leaders, chaplains, spiritual directors, engaged laypersons, and denominational leaders. This year's programs have included two new courses "Spiritual Leadership for a Climate-Changed World and "Wildness and Spirituality for the Common Good" along with a four-day retreat for early-career leaders called "Spiritual Ecology for Spiritual Leaders," an Eco-Preacher Workshop, several one-day online retreats, and a gathering for trained spiritual directors called "Spiritual Direction for a Climate-Changed World."
Expenses: $206K
Applied Research: The BTS Center engages in research, at times intentionally cross-sector, exploring topics related to climate studies, spiritual leadership, and religious and organizational practices, asking global questions with localized attentiveness. During 2022, The BTS Center completed phase one of a two-year, cross-sector Research Collaborative that has drawn together a cohort of leaders from eight partner organizations St. Joseph's College, Hour Exchange Portland, Waterville Creates, Boston Food Forest Coalition, Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition, Montreal City Mission, Ashwood Waldorf School, and The BTS Center for a year-long co-learning journey focusing on the question, "How would organizations act differently today if they embodied an ecological imagination?" Phase two will begin in Fall 2022 with a smaller number of organizations engaging in a more in-depth co-research project.
Expenses: $192K
Public Conversations and Public Ritual: Drawing together leading thinkers, authors, scholars, and practitioners, often in online spaces, The BTS Center hosts and facilitates public conversations and ritual focusing on themes related to spiritual leadership and the climate crisis. This year's offerings have included a five-part "Lament With Earth" online ritual series; an online public reading for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, called "Committed to Listen; a new podcast called Climate Changed featuring engaging conversations with thoughtful leaders; a public showing of the film Truth Tellers followed by a panel discussion; a series of in-person, one-day "Wonder and Wander" retreats; and several online Fireside Chats with authors and scholars.
Leadership Formation: The BTS Center offers learning communities and cohorts, study groups, workshops, retreats, and other theologically grounded programs of continuing education, professional development, and spiritual formation, to assist with the formation of clergy, nonprofit leaders, chaplains, spiritual directors, engaged laypersons, and denominational leaders. This year's programs have included two new courses "Spiritual Leadership for a Climate-Changed World and "Wildness and Spirituality for the Common Good" along with a four-day retreat for early-career leaders called "Spiritual Ecology for Spiritual Leaders," an Eco-Preacher Workshop, several one-day online retreats, and a gathering for trained spiritual directors called "Spiritual Direction for a Climate-Changed World.". Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, MA, AL.
Bangor Theological Seminary has distributed a total of $5K across 30 grants. The median grant size is $100, with an average of $160. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $500.
Bangor Theological Seminary typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bangor Theological Seminary is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Allen Ewing Merrill | Executive Director | $119K | $26K | $145K |
| Helen Scalia | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vernon Walker | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rabbi Erica Asch | Past Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Natasha Dejarnett | Past Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$942K
Total Assets
$21.3M
Fair Market Value
$21.3M
Net Worth
$21M
Grants Paid
$0
Contributions
$48K
Net Investment Income
$823K
Distribution Amount
$0
Total: $17.2M
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$5K
Average Grant
$160
Median Grant
$100
Unique Recipients
10
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester FellowshipDonation in honor of Liz Magill's participation in A Fireside Chat on 2/25 | Marlborough, MA | $500 | 2021 |
| Maine Prisoner Advocacy CoalitionDonation given to anti-racist organization in honor of 2 readers for MLK Day event | Lisbon, ME | $200 | 2021 |
| Maine-Wabanaki ReachDonation given to anti-racist organization in honor of a reader for MLK Day event | Stillwater, ME | $200 | 2021 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeDonation given to anti-racist organizations in honor of the readers for the MLK Day event | Montgomery, AL | $100 | 2021 |
| Faith In Public LifeDonation given to anti-racist organization in honor of a reader for MLK Day event |
Other foundations that have funded Bangor Theological Seminary.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Forsythe Trust Fbo Bangor Theological Seminary | $17K | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Charles C Morris Charitable Trust | $906 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| William Forsythe Trust Fbo Bangor Theological Seminary | $13K | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| William Forsythe Trust Fbo Bangor Theological Seminary | $13K | 2023 |
Expenses: $184K
Convocation: With roots dating back to 1905, Convocation is The BTS Center's annual conference, bringing together keynote speakers, scholars, workshop leaders, musicians and artists, and a broad group of spiritual leaders interested in exploring themes related to spiritual leadership for a climatechanged world. Incorporating music, the arts, and contemplative practice, recent Convocations have included a blend of online and offline experiences, woven together to facilitate learning, nurture respite, and deepen community.
Expenses: $74K
| Greg Rose |
| Trustee |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Rev Alex Shea Will | Chair | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra L Coyman | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Paul Shupe | Secretary | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev June Cooper | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev John Edgerton | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr James Gertmenian | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lyman Jackson | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Kapya John Kaoma | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Elizabeth Parsons | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Washington, DC |
| $100 |
| 2021 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy ProjectDonation given to anti-racist organization in honor of a reader for MLK Day event | Portland, ME | $100 | 2021 |
| Maine Inside OutDonation given to anti-racist organizations in honor of the readers for the MLK Day event | Portland, ME | $100 | 2021 |
| Tides FoundationDonation made to anti-racist org in honor of a MLK day event reader | San Francisco, CA | $100 | 2021 |
| Bangor High SchoolDonation made for anti-racism work in honor of a reader at MLK Day event | Bangor, ME | $100 | 2021 |
| Boston University Center For Antiracist ResearchDonation given to anti-racist organizations in honor of the readers for the MLK Day event | Boston, MA | $100 | 2021 |
| UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Carl E Danforth Fund | $7K | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Tua Louis & Leona Cleaves | $5K | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Charles C Morris Charitable Trust | $969 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Charles C Morris Charitable Trust | $969 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Wilbur & Helen Park Charitable Trust | $675 | 2023 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE |
| Phyllis L Reed Trust | $84K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Tua Louis & Leona Cleaves | $8K | 2022 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Carl E Danforth Fund | $4K | 2022 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Carl E Danforth Fund | $4K | 2022 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Wilbur & Helen Park Charitable Trust | $675 | 2022 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE |
| Phyllis L Reed Trust | $180K | 2021 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| William Forsythe Trust Fbo Bangor Theological Seminary | $16K | 2021 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Tua Louis & Leona Cleaves | $7K | 2021 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Carl E Danforth Fund | $5K | 2021 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Charles C Morris Charitable Trust | $870 | 2021 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Phyllis L Reed Trust | $13K | 2020 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES |
| Carl E Danforth Fund | $4K | 2020 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| Wilbur & Helen Park Charitable Trust | $675 | 2020 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE |
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