Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation
- Assets
- $36.9m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $25.1m
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Yemassee, SC
- Founding
- 03/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 57-0985138
Organization Overview
Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation is located in Yemassee, SC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation 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, Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% 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.
Since 2016, Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation has awarded 100 individual grants totaling $1,813,830. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION HAS 3 MISSIONS WHICH IT SUPPORTS. THESE ARE STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL, CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCES OF THE 9,800-ACRE PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE FOUNDATION. THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS RELATED TO THE REGIONS NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES, AND THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF OUR NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES.
THE 9,800-ACRE PROPERTY HAS 2,000 ACRES OF MANAGED WETLAND IMPOUNDMENTS WHICH DATE BACK 250-300 YEARS WHEN THE LANDSCAPE WAS TRANSFORMED BY ENSLAVED LABORERS FOR GROWING RICE. THIS INFRASTRUCTURE OF 21 MILES OF DIKES & 50 WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES ARE TODAY MAINTAINED FOR MANAGING THE HISTORIC RICE FIELDS AS WETLAND IMPOUNDMENTS PRODUCING CRITICAL HABITATS FOR A SUITE OF WILDLIFE SPECIES, ESPECIALLY MIGRATORY BIRDS. SOME OF THESE IMPOUNDMENTS ARE SPECIFICALLY MANAGED FOR A SPECIES OF HIGHEST CONCERN DUE TO POPULATION DECLINES INCLUDING THE BLACK RAIL. THE UPLANDS ARE MANAGED FOR BOTH TIMBER PRODUCTION & WILDLIFE HABITAT. ACCESS TO TIMBER STANDS IS MAINTAINED BY A NETWORK OF 77 MILES OF ROADS. WHEN STANDS ARE CLEAR-CUT THESE STANDS MUST BE PREPPED FOR REPLANTING & SEEDLINGS PURCHASED TO REPLANT. SOME FOREST STANDS ARE MANAGED AS PINE SAVANNA OR OPEN WOOODLANDS WHICH ARE MAINTAINED BY PRESCRIBED BURNING. THESE TASKS REQUIRE DAILY WORK BY STAFF & EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN.
THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY SUPPORTS SEVERAL ONGOING RESEARCH GRADUATE STUDENT PROJECTS WHICH ADDRESS CRITICAL QUESTIONS TO REGIONAL WILDLIFE BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT. WE ENGAGE IN THESE PROJECTS WITH A GOAL TO USE THE FINDINGS TO ENHANCE OUR ABILITY TO BE BETTER STEWARDS OF OUR RESOURCES. TO CARRY OUT ITS RESEARCH MISSION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES 3 HOUSES, 4-WHEELED DRIVE VEHICLE, ATV, & SALARY FOR STAFF BIOLOGIST.
THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAINTAINS BUILDING USED AS A CLASSROOM FOR TEACHING. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOR 5 GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH STIPENDS & FUNDS TO SUPPORT 4 TECHNICIANS ASSOCIATED WITH A LONG-TERM RESEARCH PROJECT ON WOOD DUCKS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOR A STUDY THAT INCLUDES AN INVENTORY OF OUR CULTURAL & HISTORICAL RESOURCES. FOR THE WOOD DUCK STUD, WE HAVE PURCHASED 4 VEHICLES & PAY RENT TO PROVIDE HOUSING OF THE STUDENTS AT RESEARCH SITES IN 2 STATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ernie Wiggers President & Ceo-Former | 40 | $168,900 | |
Colden R Battey Jr Chairman | 2 | $0 | |
Michael G Mcshane Vice-Chairman | 2 | $0 | |
Gerald H Schultz Secretary/treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
James A Beard Jr Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
William R Barrett Jr Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $192,899 |
| Interest on Savings | $90,523 |
| Dividends & Interest | $397,198 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $1,708,217 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $1,708,217 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $242,526 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $290,704 |
| Other Income | $76,778 |
| Total Revenue | $2,756,319 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $168,900 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $329,205 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $22,762 |
| Interest | $36,083 |
| Taxes | $79,699 |
| Depreciation | $351,391 |
| Occupancy | $81,404 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $20,417 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $587,231 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,901,330 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $121,628 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $2,022,958 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,815 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $287,972 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $802,637 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,621,083 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $36,867,136 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,942 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $1,593,718 |
| Other liabilities | -$3,150 |
| Total liabilities | $1,636,510 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation has awarded $121,628 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROVIDES IMPORTANT WINTER HABITAT FOR WATERFOWL. THE GOAL IS TO CONSERVE HABITAT TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF WATERFOWL IN SC. | $40,667 |
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO FUND A SCHOLARSHIP FOR A CLEMSON STUDENT. | $27,000 |
Newark, DE PURPOSE: PROVIDES IMPORTANT WINTER HABITAT FOR WATERFOWL. THE GOAL IS TO CONSERVE HABITAT TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF WATERFOWL IN SC. | $15,000 |
LOUISANA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROVIDES IMPORTANT WINTER HABITAT FOR WATERFOWL. THE GOAL IS TO CONSERVE HABITAT TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF WATERFOWL IN SC. | $12,514 |
Mississippi State, MS PURPOSE: PROVIDES IMPORTANT WINTER HABITAT FOR WATERFOWL. THE GOAL IS TO CONSERVE HABITAT TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF WATERFOWL IN SC. | $11,000 |
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: AMERICAN ALLIGATOR ECOLOGY IN HUMAN DOMINATED LANDSCAPES OF COASTAL SC. | $6,977 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: ESTABLISHMENT OF A MOTUS TOWER NETWORK ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ENGAGING STUDENTS AND CITIZENS IN THE STUDY OF BIRD MIGRATION | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Turtle Survival Alliance Charleston, SC | $19,364,749 | $1,936,009 |
Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation Yemassee, SC | $36,867,136 | $2,756,319 |
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park And Eco-Center Inc Scotland Neck, NC | $3,553,226 | $1,442,637 |
Friends Of Bonobos Durham, NC | $382,176 | $1,290,531 |
Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated Charlotte, NC | $11,550,689 | $2,542,876 |
World Parrot Trust Usa Inc Travelers Rest, SC | $1,042,236 | $1,081,625 |
Tune In To Nature Org Asheville, NC | $1,218,932 | $1,115,463 |
Wysocking Wildlife Sanctuary Inc Engelhard, NC | $16,234,546 | $1,821,914 |
Piedmont Wildlife Center Durham, NC | $631,344 | $809,355 |
Conservation Through Public Health Holly Springs, NC | $525,299 | $643,034 |
Help Asheville Bears Asheville, NC | $3,336 | $492,591 |
Ziggys Refuge Providence, NC | $504,661 | $576,605 |