Atlantic Salmon Federation (US) Inc

Calais, ME · Founded 1968

Protects wild Atlantic salmon and their ecosystems through conservation, research, and restoration programs

Primary audience
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Work area
Conservation & Research
Topic
Atlantic Salmon
Contact
William Taylor
Website Contact

About Organization

The Atlantic Salmon Federation (US) Inc works to conserve and restore wild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats across North America. Based in Calais, ME, the organization conducts scientific research, habitat restoration, and advocacy work with a team of 7 employees and 70 volunteers. Founded in 1968, the organization generated $14.5 million in revenue in 2023.

What They Focus On

Salmon Conservation

Protecting and restoring wild Atlantic salmon populations through scientific research, habitat work, and advocacy efforts

Ecosystem Restoration

Improving fish passage and restoring river ecosystems critical to salmon survival and biodiversity

Research & Education

Conducting aquaculture research and supporting educational programs to advance salmon conservation science and practice

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$14.5M

+40.7% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$11.4M

+33.5% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$27.9M

+23.2% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

7

+16.7% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $14,498,297 $11,418,088 $27,872,803 7
2022 $10,301,297 $8,551,708 $22,618,383 6
2021 $5,972,474 $4,292,489 $18,396,662 5
2020 $3,675,638 $3,132,009 $19,042,293 4
2019 $4,425,858 $3,944,342 $16,751,371 4
2018 $4,901,400 $3,723,760 $17,184,964 3

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Research & Assessment

    Conduct scientific research to understand salmon populations, migration patterns, and ecosystem challenges

  • 02

    Habitat Restoration

    Restore rivers and improve fish passage to create healthier ecosystems for salmon

  • 03

    Conservation Programs

    Implement protection strategies and aquaculture research to preserve wild Atlantic salmon populations

  • 04

    Community Engagement

    Partner with volunteers and stakeholders to build support for long-term conservation efforts

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Atlantic Salmon Federation (US) Inc

Scientific Research

Conducts research on Atlantic salmon populations, migration patterns, and ecosystem health to inform conservation strategies

Habitat Restoration

Restores rivers and ecosystems critical to Atlantic salmon survival through fish passage improvements and aquaculture research

Wildlife Protection

Implements conservation programs to protect wild Atlantic salmon and preserve fisheries resources for future generations

Education & Scholarships

Supports scholarship funds and educational initiatives to build the next generation of salmon conservation leaders

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Atlantic Salmon Federation (US) Inc.

Amy Wesenberg

Amy Wesenberg

Vice President of Finance & Administration
Full-time
Compensation: $43,029
Robert Otto

Robert Otto

Chief Operating Officer
Nathan Wilbur

Nathan Wilbur

President
Bill Bullock

Bill Bullock

Vice President, Major Giving and Planned Gifts US
Neville Crabbe

Neville Crabbe

Vice President of Communications and Special Projects
Valérie Ouellet

Valérie Ouellet

Vice President of Research and Environment
Deirdre Green

Deirdre Green

Executive Director of Regional Programs
Anna Barron

Anna Barron

US Accounting Clerk
John Burrows

John Burrows

Vice President of US Operations
Kristen Noel

Kristen Noel

Communications Director
Tom Cheney

Tom Cheney

Marketing Director
WT

William Taylor

President & CEO (end 7/2024)
Full-time
Compensation: $92,283
AT

Alex Taylor

Director (start 3/2024)
1 hrs/week
AC

Ann Calder

Director (start 3/2024)
1 hrs/week
CP

Chad Pike

Director (start 3/2024)
1 hrs/week
DS

Don Spranger

Director (start 3/2024)
1 hrs/week
JT

John Thompson

Director (end 3/2024)
1 hrs/week
LP

Louie Porta

President & CEO (start 7/2024)
Full-time
TB

Topher Browne

Director (start 3/2024)
1 hrs/week
WB

William Bullock III

Director (end 10/2023)
1 hrs/week
DS

Dorothy Shipley

Vice Chairwomen
1 hrs/week
AK

Aaron Kennon

Director
AP

Andy Pforzheimer

Director
AW

Anne Warren

Director
BC

Bridget Colman

Director
CP

Candace Platt

Director
CD

Chandler Dumaine

Director
CR

Charles Reed

Director
CB

Christopher Buckley

Director
CD

Christopher D Clarke

Director
CT

Christopher T Kit Barrow

Director
DE

David E Nichols

Director
DG

David Goodman

Director
DP

David Parsons

Director
DV

Don Valentine

Director
DC

Donald C Christ

Director
EM

Edgar M Cullman Jr

Director
EL

Edward L Shugrue III

Director
HC

Hardwick Caldwell

Director
JG

Jason Griswold

Director
JC

John Cornell

Director
JE

Jon Eggleston

Director
JB

Jonathan Berger

Director
JW

Jonathan Winthrop

Director
JR

Joseph R Perella

Director
LS

Lance Smith

Director
LF

Lawrence Flinn Jr

Director
LG

Lloyd Gerry

Director
MC

Mark Colman

Director
ME

Mark Elliot

Director
MF

Marshall Field Sr

Director
MF

Mollie Fitzgerald

Director
PG

Parker Gilbert Jr

Director
PF

Paul Fitzgerald

Director
RD

Reed D Webster

Director
RT

Remy Trafelet

Director
RJ

Richard J Warren

Director
RB

Robert Bonczek

Director
RN

Robert N Wilson

Director
RB

Russell Byers

Director
SO

Stephen O'Brien Jr

Director
ST

Stephen T Hibbard

Director
TJ

Thomas J Watson III

Director
TS

Thomas Sieniewicz

Director
TC

Tracey Clarke

Director
WD

WB Dixon Stroud Jr

Director
WM

William McLanahan

Director
WM

William Mynatt

Director
WS

William Smart

Director

Milestones

1968

Founded

1968

Atlantic Salmon Federation (US) Inc established to protect wild Atlantic salmon

2020

Growth Phase Begins

2020

Organization begins period of significant expansion in revenue and conservation programs

2023

Record Funding

2023

Achieved record revenue of $14.5 million to advance salmon conservation mission

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AK
Aaron Kennon Director 0.50 hrs/week
AP
Andy Pforzheimer Director 0.50 hrs/week
AW
Anne Warren Director 0.50 hrs/week
BC
Bridget Colman Director 0.50 hrs/week
CP
Candace Platt Director 0.50 hrs/week
CD
Chandler Dumaine Director 0.50 hrs/week
CR
Charles Reed Director 0.50 hrs/week
CB
Christopher Buckley Director 0.50 hrs/week
CD
Christopher D Clarke Director 0.50 hrs/week
CT
Christopher T Kit Barrow Director 0.50 hrs/week
DE
David E Nichols Director 0.50 hrs/week
DG
David Goodman Director 0.50 hrs/week
DP
David Parsons Director 0.50 hrs/week
DV
Don Valentine Director 0.50 hrs/week
DC
Donald C Calder Treasurer 0.50 hrs/week
DC
Donald C Christ Director 0.50 hrs/week
EM
Edgar M Cullman Jr Director 0.50 hrs/week
EL
Edward L Shugrue III Director 0.50 hrs/week
ER
Eric Roberts Vice Chairman/ Secretary 0.50 hrs/week
HC
Hardwick Caldwell Director 0.50 hrs/week
JG
Jason Griswold Director 0.50 hrs/week
JC
John Cornell Director 0.50 hrs/week
JE
Jon Eggleston Director 0.50 hrs/week
JB
Jonathan Berger Director 0.50 hrs/week
JW
Jonathan Winthrop Director 0.50 hrs/week
JR
Joseph R Perella Director 0.50 hrs/week
LS
Lance Smith Director 0.50 hrs/week
LF
Lawrence Flinn Jr Director 0.50 hrs/week
LG
Lloyd Gerry Director 0.50 hrs/week
MC
Mark Colman Director 0.50 hrs/week
ME
Mark Elliot Director 0.50 hrs/week
MF
Marshall Field Sr Director 0.50 hrs/week
MF
Mollie Fitzgerald Director 0.50 hrs/week
PG
Parker Gilbert Jr Director 0.50 hrs/week
PF
Paul Fitzgerald Director 0.50 hrs/week
RD
Reed D Webster Director 0.50 hrs/week
RT
Remy Trafelet Director 0.50 hrs/week
RJ
Richard J Warren Director 0.50 hrs/week
RB
Robert Bonczek Director 0.50 hrs/week
RN
Robert N Wilson Director 0.50 hrs/week
RB
Russell Byers Director 0.50 hrs/week
SO
Stephen O'Brien Jr Director 0.50 hrs/week
ST
Stephen T Hibbard Director 0.50 hrs/week
TJ
Thomas J Watson III Director 0.50 hrs/week
TS
Thomas Sieniewicz Director 0.50 hrs/week
TC
Tracey Clarke Director 0.50 hrs/week
WD
WB Dixon Stroud Jr Director 0.50 hrs/week
WM
William McLanahan Director 0.50 hrs/week
WM
William Mynatt Director 0.50 hrs/week
WS
William Smart Director 0.50 hrs/week
DS
Dorothy Shipley Vice Chairwomen
Robert Otto
Robert Otto
Nathan Wilbur
Nathan Wilbur
Amy Wesenberg
Amy Wesenberg
Bill Bullock
Bill Bullock
Neville Crabbe
Neville Crabbe
Valérie Ouellet
Valérie Ouellet
Deirdre Green
Deirdre Green
John Burrows
John Burrows
Michelle McCray
Michelle McCray
Kathy Finniemore
Kathy Finniemore

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$171K

Highest Paid

$118K

William Taylor

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
William Taylor President & CEO (End 7/2024) $92,283 $25,659 $117,942 40
Amy Wesenberg VP Finance/Administration $43,029 $10,339 $53,368 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$769K Grants Received
$6K Grants Given
13 Organizations

Top Funders

12 total
NF
National Fish And Wildlife Foundation
$333K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$178K
TP
The Pittsburgh Foundation
$75K
TC
The Chicago Community Trust 2 grants
$70K
MC
Maine Community Foundation Inc
$41K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$16K
TM
The Miami Foundation Inc.
$10K
TC
Toledo Community Foundation Inc.
$10K
TC
The Community Foundation Inc.
$10K
TB
The Bessemer Giving Fund
$10K
+2 more funders

Top Grantees

1 total
PS
Project SHARE Inc Medford, NY
$6K
National Fish And Wildlife Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Pittsburgh Foundation The Chicago Community Trust Maine Community Foundation Inc American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The Miami Foundation Inc. Toledo Community Foundation Inc. The Community Foundation Inc. The Bessemer Giving Fund Chester County Community Foundation T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Project SHARE Inc
National Fish And Wildlife Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Pittsburgh Foundation The Chicago Community Trust Maine Community Foundation Inc American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The Miami Foundation Inc. Toledo Community Foundation Inc. The Community Foundation Inc. The Bessemer Giving Fund Chester County Community Foundation T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Project SHARE Inc

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$7.6M Total Obligated
$7.6M Total Amount
1 Awards
1 Agency

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
Commerce NA23NMF4630007 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2023-2026 $7,554,797

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Contact

Get in touch with Atlantic Salmon Federation (US) Inc

Phone

(506) 529-1029
Visit Website
Po Box 807 Calais, ME 046190807