Wetlands Institute is located in Stone Harbor, NJ. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (H99) the organization is classified as: Medical Research N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wetlands Institute employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wetlands Institute 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, Wetlands Institute generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE IS TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING AND STEWARDSHIP OF WETLAND AND COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH PROGRAMS IN RESEARCH, CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC (SCHOOL CHILDREN, COLLEGE STUDENTS & ADULTS) ON THE FUNCTION AND VALUES OF WETLANDS & COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. TO RESEARCH THE ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION AND KEYSTONE AND FLAGSHIP SPECIES RESULTING IN AND UTILIZING COASTAL & WETLANDS ECOSYSTEMS. TO CREATE STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT COASTAL AND WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lenore Tedesco Executive Di | 40 | $170,692 | |
Hays Deborah Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Schellenger Henry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Donohue James Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Flynn John Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Alderton Jeffrey Chair Govern | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $92,645 |
Fundraising events | $159,007 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $373,326 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,066,720 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,477 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,691,698 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $377,780 |
Investment income | $129,360 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $146,731 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$22,287 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $48,333 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,379,376 |
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 | $1,008,277 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,529 |
Other employee benefits | $61,461 |
Payroll taxes | $81,745 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,791 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,298 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $34,149 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,886 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,862 |
Office expenses | $28,993 |
Information technology | $32,922 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $83,223 |
Travel | $5,229 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,046 |
Interest | $28,006 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $91,869 |
Insurance | $52,417 |
All other expenses | $21,654 |
Total functional expenses | $1,716,354 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $411,166 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $23,061 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,128 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $15,239 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,634 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,070,649 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,395,696 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,927,573 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,310 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $57,876 |
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 | $738,082 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,504 |
Total liabilities | $840,772 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,414,233 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,672,568 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,927,573 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wetlands Institute has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Raynier Institute & Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Beg. Balance | $1,918,762 |
Earnings | $290,225 |
Admin Expense | -$13,707 |
Net Contributions | $52,653 |
Ending Balance | $2,247,933 |
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