Friends Of Plant Conservation Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $230.6k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Founding
- 07/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2017
- EIN
- 30-0339783
Organization Overview
Friends Of Plant Conservation Foundation Inc is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, 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. Friends Of Plant Conservation Foundation 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 12/2017, Friends Of Plant Conservation Foundation Inc generated $59.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5k during the year ending 12/2017. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (59.0%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
EDUCATION AND FIELD TRIPS: PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY KEEPING A WEBSITE WITH INFORMATION ON RARE PLACE SPECIES IN NORTH CAROLINA, HOW PLANTS ARE DETERMINED TO BE CLASSIFIED AS ENDANGERED, THREATENED, OR SPECIAL CONCERN-VULNERABLE BOTH IN THE STATE AND ON FEDERAL LISTS. PROVIDING INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF THESE PLANTS IN NORTH CAROLINA, WHETHER PROTECTED ON PRESERVES OR STILL IN NEED OF PROTECTION. PROVIDING SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS OF PLANT CONSERVATION, PLANT GENETICS, HYDROLOGY, GEOLOGY, AND OTHER SIMILAR TOPICS RELATED TO PLANT CONSERVATION. DISTRIBUTING NEWSLETTERS AND ARTICLES OF INTEREST TO MEMBERS AND POSTING SAME TO THE WEBSITE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WORKING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION AND FINDING WAYS TO COLLABORATE ON PLANT CONSERVATION.WORKING WITH NCPCP STAFF TO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT FIELD TRIPS TO NCPCP PRESERVES FOR FRIENDS MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. MONTHLY FIELD TRIPS ARE ARRANGED AND CONDUCTED, ADVERTISED THROUGH THE WEBSITE AND FRIENDS NEWSLETTERS. PURPOSE OF THE TRIPS IS TO HIGHLIGHT THE RARE FLORA OR NORTH CAROLINA AND THE PROBLEMS THESE PLANTS FACE FROM HABITAT DESTRUCTION, POACHING, TRAMPLING, HERBIVORY (DEER MOSTLY), CLIMATE CHANGE AND OTHER MEANS. PRESERVES ARE NOT RECREATIONAL SITES AND HAVE NO TRAILS OR AMENITIES, SO GUIDED TOURS ARE REQUIRED. 2015 RESULTS: MARCH, SPRING WILDFLOWERS AT CAMASSIA SLOPES, 12 PEOPLE; APRIL, EARTH DAY, 25 PEOPLE, 5 SPEAKERS; MAY - ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY, VENUS FLYTRAPS 15, 2 SPEAKERS; JUNE - PONDBERRY & PICNIC, 30 PEOPLE; JULY - CEDAR MOUNTAIN BOG, 100 PARTICIPANTS, 8 SPEAKERS; SEPTEMBER, MCINTOSH BAY, 15 PEOPLE; OCTOBER, AMPHIBOLITE ADVENTURE - 55 PEOPLE X 3 DAYS; VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: PROVIDING INFORMATION ON HOW MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN ENGAGE IN THE WORK OF PLANT CONSERVATION THROUGH WORKING WITH NC PLANT CONSERVATION PROGRAM STAFF ON PRESERVES (INVASIVES REMOVAL, RARE PLANT MONITORING, AND OTHER SIMILAR TASKS). ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING WORKDAYS WITH GUIDANCE OF NCPCP STAFF. 2015 RESULTS: WORKDAYS AT HARVEST FIELD, DENSON'S CREEK, HEBRON ROAD, ENO DIABASE, PONDBERRY, REDLAIR, CEDAR MOUNTAIN BOG, BAT FORK BOG, OCHLAWAHA BOG, MINERAL SPRINGS, CARAWAY. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: PROVIDING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT TO NCPCP STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CONDUCTING PRESERVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS INVASIVES REMOVAL AND CONDUCTING PRESCRIBED BURNS. 2015 RESULTS: PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL WEED-EATER AND RELATED SUPPLIES, GLOVES, HERBICIDES, BUG SPRAY, SPRAYERS. LAND ACQUISITION: GENERATING FUNDS TO MATCH CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND GRANTS AND OTHER GRANTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND BY THE NCPCP TO PROTECT RARE PLANT SPECIES NOT CURRENTLY UNDER PROTECTION. 2015 RESULTS: PROVIDED $50,000 FOR ACQUISITION AND STEWARDSHIP OF CARAWAY PRESERVE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
B Townes Director | 1 | $0 | |
Walter Clark Director | 1 | $0 | |
Ola Lewis Director | 1 | $0 | |
Crystal Cockman Director | 1 | $0 | |
Charlie Williams Director | 1 | $0 | |
Owen Carson Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $58,369 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $813 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $102 |
| Total Revenue | $59,287 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $245 |
| Other expenses | $7,376 |
| Total expenses | $9,488 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $230,572 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $230,572 |
| Total liabilities | $884 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $229,688 |