Voice Of The Wetlands is located in Houma, LA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voice Of The Wetlands is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Voice Of The Wetlands generated $4.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (42.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF LAND LOSS ISSUES IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE VOICE OF THE WETLANDS FESTIVAL-A WEEKEND EVENT HELD ANNUALLY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA. THE FESTIVAL ALSO PROMOTES THE MUSIC AND CULTURE UNIQUE TO THE AREA THAT IS IN JEOPRADY DUE TO THE INCREASED LAND LOSS IN THE COASTAL REGION. MUSIC IS THE MAIN MEDIUM USED BY THE ORGANIZATION - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tab Benoit President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tommy Lyons Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Teresa Benoit Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Bryan Bunn Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mona Martin Christen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rueben Williams Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,085 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,085 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,085 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $15,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $65 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $854 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $200 |
Total functional expenses | $18,459 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,622 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,360 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,771 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $60,753 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,688 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,688 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $53,065 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $60,753 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Voice Of The Wetlands has recieved totaling $607.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Clifford F Spanier Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL ACTIVITY | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $107 |
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Watershed Conservation Resource Center Fayetteville, AR | $2,004,732 | $1,644,645 |
The Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $1,518,327 | $2,033,689 |
Texas Water Conservation Association Austin, TX | $237,195 | $1,245,576 |
Beaver Watershed Alliance Elkins, AR | $852,109 | $1,282,224 |
Illinois River Watershed Ptr Cave Springs, AR | $5,026,166 | $713,962 |
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Texas Hill Country River Region Inc Concan, TX | $2,371,899 | $1,299,434 |
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Rainforest Partnership Austin, TX | $145,161 | $466,828 |