Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc

Organization Overview

Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc is located in Waycross, GA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc employed 82 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Okefenokee Swamp Park 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 12/2022, Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PART III, QUESTION 1 MISSION OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VISITOR ACCESS AND INTERPRETIVE EDUCATION THAT INSPRIRES CONSERVATION ADVOCACY FOR THE OKEFENOKEE SWAMP.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AND MAINTAINS A BROADLY BASED PROGRAM CONSISTING OF: GUIDED BOAT EXCURSIONS INTO THE SWAMP LECTURES FIXED, ANIMATED AND LIVE EXHIBITS EXTENSIVE IN-SWAMP BOARDWALKS A GUIDED TRAIN TOUR OF TYPICAL SWAMP AREAS ALL PRESENTING AND INTERPRETING THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE OKEFENOKEE SWAMP--ITS PLANT, ANIMAL AND REPTILE INHABITANTS AND ITS EVOLUTION. DURING 2022, 88,430 ADULTS AND CHILDREN VISITED THE PARK. ALSO, MANY STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS WITH AN INSTRUCTOR GUIDE VISITED ON EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS. THEY REPORTED PROGRAM REVENUES OF 1,477,236 IN 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kim Bednarek
Ex-Officio
$132,192
Chris Allen
Trustee
$0
Dr Jim Barber
Trustee
$0
Mark Gibson
Trustee
$0
Dr Wendy Good
Secretary
$0
S William Clark III
Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $65,478
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$223,155
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$288,633
Total Program Service Revenue$1,477,236
Investment income -$45,413
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 $277,406
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,147,912

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