Friends Of The St Marks Wildlife Refuge, operating under the name Friends Of St Marks Wildlife Refuge, is located in St Marks, FL. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of St Marks Wildlife Refuge 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 05/2023, Friends Of St Marks Wildlife Refuge generated $219.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $162.5k during the year ending 05/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE BETTER UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL HISTORY, CULTURAL HISTORY AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR GIFT/BOOK STORE IN THE ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE VISITOR CENTER ENHANCES REFUGE VISITOR EXPERIENCE. SEVERAL PUBLIC FESTIVALS AND EVENTS AT THE REFUGE PROVIDED FUNDING/ SUPPLIES FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. FUNDING FOR A NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTED BY THE WILDLIFE REFUGE TO THE PUBLIC. PROVIDED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE BIOLOGY STAFF AT THE REFUGE AND FUNDING FOR WILDLIFE REFUGE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO ATTEND TRAINING AND NETWORKING CONFERENCES WITH OTHER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES. EXPANDED THE MONACH/MILKWEED PROPAGATION WITH AVAILABILITY OF NATIVE MILKWEED SPECIES NEEDED FOR MONARCH BUTTERFLY REPRODUCTION. PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC ST. MARKS LIGHTHOUSE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tom Baird President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Myrtle Bailey Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Rusty Ennemoser Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Catherine Bradley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Preston Earley Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Rita Leblanc Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $112,052 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $112,052 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $120,730 |
Investment income | $676 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$14,328 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $219,130 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,606 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,914 |
Advertising and promotion | $30 |
Office expenses | $8,552 |
Information technology | $2,908 |
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 | $149 |
Insurance | $1,517 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $162,525 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $286,212 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $57,065 |
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 | $36,274 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $225 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $37,136 |
Total assets | $416,912 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,736 |
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 | $585 |
Total liabilities | $2,321 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $161,861 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $252,730 |
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 | $416,912 |