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 12/2021, Friends Of The Everglades Inc employed 4 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 12/2021, Friends Of The Everglades Inc generated $792.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $644.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 52.2% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION, TO INCREASE PUBLIC INTEREST IN, AWARENESS OF, AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION KNOWN AS THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES.
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.
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.
PROMOTING OF CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED LEGISLATION AND POLICIES.
SCIENCE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eve Samples Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $102,550 |
Philip Kushlan President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Richard Trotta Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Upton Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Constance Wasburn Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Blair Wickstrom Director | 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 | $791,486 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,984 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $791,486 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $598 |
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 | $792,084 |
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. | $97,043 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,986 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $139,062 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $28,088 |
Payroll taxes | $19,873 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $72,943 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,809 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $148,922 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,916 |
Office expenses | $17,353 |
Information technology | $15,268 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,071 |
Travel | $4,350 |
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 | $5,827 |
All other expenses | $3,225 |
Total functional expenses | $644,533 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $315,643 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $349,912 |
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 | $815 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,862 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,323 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,290 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $690,845 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,903 |
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 | $8,903 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $681,942 |
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 | $690,845 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Friends Of The Everglades Inc has recieved totaling $123,173.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Burton Foundation Inc Oklahoma City, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
The Batchelor Foundation Inc Miami Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
John A And Elizabeth F Taylor Charitable Foundation Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $20,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $16,200 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $11,881 |
G2 Foundation Deerwood, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT CONSERVATION AND ENVIORNMENTAL EFFORTS | $8,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Everglades Foundation Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | $17,642,855 | $12,618,467 |
Georgia Conservancy Inc Atlanta, GA | $927,441 | $1,438,735 |
Mobile Baykeeper Inc Mobile, AL | $914,538 | $1,021,647 |
Evhybridnoire Inc Smyrna, GA | $2,592,407 | $2,730,520 |
Waste To Charity Inc Venice, FL | $2,144,270 | $749,468 |
Friends Of The Everglades Inc Stuart, FL | $690,845 | $792,084 |
Florida Shore And Beach Preservation Association Inc Tallahassee, FL | $715,026 | $760,971 |
1000 Friends Of Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | $1,992,158 | $816,372 |
Everglades Trust Inc Tallahassee, FL | $205,593 | $462,412 |
Oxygen Short Inc Atlanta, GA | $984,185 | $537,125 |
Alabama Rivers Alliance Inc Birmingham, AL | $258,182 | $449,295 |
Institute For Georgia Environmental Leadership Inc Atlanta, GA | $976,174 | $713,661 |