Sarasota Bay Watch Inc is located in Osprey, FL. The organization was established in 2008. 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. As of 03/2023, Sarasota Bay Watch Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sarasota Bay Watch 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 03/2023, Sarasota Bay Watch Inc generated $142.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $133.6k during the year ending 03/2023. 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:
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SHELLFISH RESTORATION - SARASOTA BAY WATCH'S SHELLFISH RESTORATION IS A MULTIFACETED COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WHICH IS FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL FUNDING. OVER 250,000 CLAMS WERE PLACED IN SARASOTA BAY DURING THIS FILING'S TIMEFRAME WITH OVER 1,000,000 FORTHCOMING. THESE NATURAL FILTER FEEDERS ARE UTILIZED TO CLEAN SARASOTA BAY'S WATERS.MONOFILAMENT CLEANUPS - EACH YEAR DERELICT FISHING GEAR ENTANGLES AND KILLS SARASOTA BAY'S ICONIC SEABIRDS, ESPECIALLY IMPACTING BROWN PELICANS, SNOWY EGRETS, CORMORANT, AND GREAT BLUE HERONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SHELLFISH RESTORATION- SARASOTA BAY WATCH'S SHELLFISH RESOTRATION IS A MULTIFACETED COLLABORATION EFFORT WHICH IS FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FUNDING. OVER 250,000 NATIVE CLAMS WERE PLACED IN THE WATERS OF MANATEE AND SARASOTA COUNTY DURING THIS FILING'S TIMEFRAME WITH OVER 1,000,000 FORTHCOMING. THESE NATURAL FILTER FEEDERS ARE UTILIZED TO CLEAN WATER OF HARMFUL ALGAE AND EXCESS NUTRIENTS, IMPROVE WATER CLARITY TO IMPROVE SEAGRASS GROWTH AND PROMOTE ABUNDANT DIVERSE FISHERIES.
SARASOTA BAY WATCH YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM A VARIETY OF LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS WERE INTERVIEWED AND JOINED THE PROGRAM TO LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS, DISCOVER THE WORKINGS OF A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION, LEARN ABOUT THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK ON AND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LEARN ABOUT CAREER OPTIONS WITHIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELDS, AND TEACH MARINE SCIENCE CAMP TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS.
MARINE DEBRIS CLEANUPS- EACH YEAR TRASH AND DERELICT FISHING GEAR IS RETIREIVED FROM LOCAL WATERS THAT PROMOTE A HEALTH RISK TO HUMANS, MARINE ANIMALS, AND COASTAL BIRDS. BY REMOVING GEAR ABOVE AND BELOW THE WATER FISHING GEAR THAT 'GHOST FISHES AND DETROYS MARINE HABITAT IS REMOVED.
ISLAND CLEANUPS- TRASH REMOVAL AND VEGETATIVE RESTORATION. COASTAL AND SHOAL ISLANDS ARE CLEANED UTILIZING VOLUNTEERS WITHIN THE COCMMUNITY AND SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON THE WATER, MANY FOR THE FIRST TIME. ISLANDS ARE CLEANED OF TRASH, INVASIVE PLANTS ARE IDENTIFIED AND SMALL PLANTS ARE REMOVED WHILE THE PLANTING OF NATIVE SPECIES THAT WILL ATTRACT POLLINATORS AND INCREASE THE HABITAT VALUE ARE PLANTED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ronda Ryan Executive Director | Trustee | 30 | $18,000 |
Brandon Taaffe President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Brian Jung Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
John Ryan Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Tammy Barta Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $82,775 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $82,879 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $165,654 |
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 | -$23,026 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $142,628 |
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. | $26,446 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,834 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,308 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,941 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,823 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,356 |
Office expenses | $2,872 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,118 |
All other expenses | $2,885 |
Total functional expenses | $133,612 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $249,459 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $249,459 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $249,459 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $249,459 |