Friends Of The Everglades Inc is located in Stuart, FL. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of The Everglades Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Everglades Inc 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 12/2023, Friends Of The Everglades Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $922.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 51.1% per year over the past 8 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE THE ONLY EVERGLADES IN THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: INCLUDES YOUNG FRIENDS OF THE EVERGLADES YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, AS WELL AS COLLABORATION AND OUTREACH TO ENVIRONMENTAL STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS FLORIDA.
SCIENCE
DIGITAL MEDIA: FOCUSED EFFORTS TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE A WIDE AUDIENCE THROUGH OUR WEB PRESENCE (EVERGLADES.ORG), LIVESTREAM CLEAN WATER CONVERSATIONS, AND OTHER EDUCATION AND INFORMATION, INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA.
LEGISLATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROMOTION OF CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED LEGISLATION AND POLICIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Eve Samples Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $109,762 |
Philip Kushlan President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Peter Upton Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Trotta Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Constance Wasburn Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alan Farago Conservation Chair | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $1,038,725 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,450 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,038,725 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $20,980 |
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 | -$538 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,064,032 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $117,986 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,597 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $298,112 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $40,809 |
Payroll taxes | $30,729 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,102 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,231 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $201,034 |
Advertising and promotion | $30,068 |
Office expenses | $46,684 |
Information technology | $29,467 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,896 |
Travel | $18,408 |
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 | $1,145 |
Insurance | $17,548 |
All other expenses | $1,106 |
Total functional expenses | $922,423 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $397,180 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $553,751 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $30,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $875 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,335 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $61,147 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $410 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,699 |
Total assets | $1,050,397 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,644 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,500 |
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 | $15,144 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,035,253 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,050,397 |