Florida Wildlife Federation
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
- Founding
- 07/1977
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 59-1398265
Organization Overview
Florida Wildlife Federation is located in Tallahassee, FL. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Florida Wildlife Federation employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Wildlife Federation 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 09/2021, Florida Wildlife Federation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $850.0k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.1%) per year over the past 6 years. 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 CONSERVE FLORIDA'S WILDLIFE, HABITATS AND NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SCIENCE BASED STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVING FLORIDA'S WILDLIFE HABITATS: CONTINUE TO INCREASE NET ACREAGE OF LAND PLACED IN CONSERVATION THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND FEE ACQUISITION; INCREASING HABITATS FOR WILDLIFE; CONTINUED RURAL LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS; CONTINUED WITH GULF OF MEXICO RESTORATION EFFORTS IN WAKE OF THE 2010 BP OIL SPILL; ADVOCATING FOR THE CLEANUP OF IMPAIRED WATERS; EMPHASIS ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION; HELD KID'S FISHING DAY AT FWF RIVER PRESERVE AND OTHER ACTIVITES FOR ADULTS; INSTILLING AN ETHIC OF STEWARDSHIP OF THE OUTDOORS IN CITIZENS AND VISITORS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY; LONG-TERM PROPONENT OF EVERGLADES RESTORATION; AND WORKS TO GET MORE YOUTH AND CITIZENS INTO THE OUTDOORS; ADVOCATES ETHICAL HUNTING AND FISHING THROUGH OUTREACH TO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OFFICE: CONTINUES ITS FOCUS ON PROTECTING AND RECOVERING THE ENDANGERED FLORIDA PANTHER; WORKS TO PROTECT WETLANDS AND UPLANDS IN THE WESTERN EVERGLADES. FWF'S LEADERSHIP HAS RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT ADVANCES IN THE CREATION OF PERMANENT CONSERVATION LAND ACREAGE; FACILITATED PERMANENT PROTECTION OF THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF WILDLIFE HABITAT IN WESTERN EVERGLADES; PIONEERED WITH CITY GATE, LLC FOR THE PERMITTING, DESIGN AND BUILDING OF THE STATE'S FIRST PRIVATELY- FUNDED WILDLIFE UNDERPASS ON DANGEROUS RURAL ROAD WHERE PANTHERS ARE OFTEN KILLED; SUPPORTS THE PANTHER POSSE WHICH GETS THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN INTO NATURE TO LEARN ABOUT THE "REAL FLORIDAX; FACILITATES THE CONSTRUCTION OF WILDLIFE CROSSINGS AND UNDERPASSES AND SPONSORING A STUDY OF THE UNDERPASSES.
NORTHEAST FLORIDA OFFICE:CONTINUES AS A LEADER IN ADVOCACY FOR SIGNIFICANT CONSERVATION MEASURES, INCLUDING CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT LINKS AND WATER PROTECTION; FOCUSES ON FLORIDA'S BLACK BEAR AS KEYSTONE SPECIES; WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER LEADING CONSERVATION GROUPS, SECURED MAPPING AND CONSERVATION OF OVER 2,700 ACRES THAT SERVE AS A LINK BETWEEN OCALA NATIONAL FOREST ANF MATANZAS STATE FOREST; MAKES PRESENTATIONS TO GROUPS ABOUT GROWTH MANAGEMENT ISSUES; MONITORS SOUND GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLANS IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA COUNTIES, EDUCATING YOUTH AND PUBLIC ON THE PLIGHT OF THE ENDANGERED ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE THROUGH BOOKS AND PRESENTATIONS.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS AND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Preston T Robertson President | Officer | 50 | $115,750 |
Joe Atterbury Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Marilu Morgan Vice-Chair-Finance | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dave Preston Vice-Chair-Administration | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jay Bushnell Vice-Chair-Records | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jay Exum Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $131,343 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,144,460 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,275,803 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $71,015 |
| Investment income | $15,594 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $16,080 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $52,544 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$62,100 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$4,582 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,386,758 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $115,750 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,362 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $241,856 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,109 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,144 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,708 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $41,781 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,865 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,376 |
| Fees for services: Other | $134,577 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $32,483 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,264 |
| Travel | $1,990 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,868 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,845 |
| Insurance | $4,971 |
| All other expenses | $67,138 |
| Total functional expenses | $850,047 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $85,380 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $941,174 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,225 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $518 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $47,950 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $132,315 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $915,564 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,139,126 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,249 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $76,261 |
| 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 | $4,676 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $170,726 |
| Total liabilities | $287,912 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,165,306 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $685,908 |
| 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 | $2,139,126 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Florida Wildlife Federation has recieved totaling $2,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,000 |
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc Sanibel, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE NEEDS | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $169,427 |
| Earnings | $34,931 |
| Ending Balance | $204,358 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dolphin Research Center Inc Grassy Key, FL | $10,871,444 | $7,517,518 |
Save The Manatee Club Inc Maitland, FL | $10,622,180 | $9,166,482 |
Animal Rescue Coalition Inc Sarasota, FL | $1,125,761 | $1,351,193 |
Florida Wildlife Federation Tallahassee, FL | $2,139,126 | $1,386,758 |
Georgia Wildlife Federation Covington, GA | $3,196,679 | $1,017,062 |
Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue Birmingham, AL | $483,825 | $276,671 |
Southern States Bully Rescue Inc Ormond Beach, FL | $5,794 | $286,205 |
Redland Rock Pit Abandoned Dogs Project Inc Davie, FL | $31,445 | $300,149 |
No Kill Glynn County Inc St Simons Island, GA | $51,076 | $240,435 |
A Hope Inc Milton, FL | $409,217 | $326,773 |
Partners For Pets Inc Marianna, FL | $173,940 | $211,821 |
Uf Block And Bridle Gainesville, FL | $45,064 | $0 |