Florida State Parks Foundation Inc is located in Tallahassee, FL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Florida State Parks Foundation Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida State Parks 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 12/2021, Florida State Parks Foundation Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 71.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 50.8% 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 2020, Florida State Parks Foundation Inc has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $720,074. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FLORIDA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION PRESERVES, PROTECTS, SUSTAINS AND GROWS FLORIDA STATE PARKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PARK PROJECTS THAT SUPPLEMENT STATE AND FRIENDS GROUP FUNDING. THE FOUNDATION ACTS AS A PARTNER IN THIS MANNER BY SEEKING AND SOLICITING SUPPORT FROM OUTSIDE FUNDERS FOR PARK SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS AS WELL AS GRANTING FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT.
THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE FLORIDA PARK SERVICE'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES TO EVERY PARK VISITOR. MANY INNOVATIVE ADVANCES HAVE BEEN MADE THAT ALLOW PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS: ALL-TERRAIN POWER WHEELCHAIRS ABLE TO HANDLE DEEP SAND OR RUGGED TRAILS; ACCESSIBLE KAYAK LAUNCHES; ROLL OUT MATTING THAT TRANSFORMS SANDY BEACHES INTO STABLE EASILY TRAVERSED PATHS; AND MORE. ACCESS FOR ALL GRANTS CAN BE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES.
THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO HELP FLORIDA STATE PARKS GET GREENER THROUGH ITS PLANT A PINE PROGRAM. PLANT A PINE IS FOCUSED ON LONGLEAF PINE WHICH ARE NATIVE TO THE SOUTHEAST AND NOW COVER AN ESTIMATED 3% OF THEIR ORIGINAL HABITAT. THEY HAVE LONG BEEN PRIZED FOR THIER COMMERCIAL USE IN BUILDING HOUSES, SHIPS, AND RAILROADS AND THEIR RESIN IS USED FOR MAKING TURPENTINE. MATURE LONGLEAF ECOSYSTEMS SUPPORT MORE THAN 30 ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES. REGULAR BURNING TO RESTORE THEIR NATURAL RHYTHMS ENABLES LONGLEAF PINE TO BECOME RICH, STABLE ECOSYSTEMS. LONGLEAF PINES ARE FIRE-ADAPTED AND DEPENDENT ON BURNING WHICH STABILIZES AND ENRICHES THE SOIL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julia Gill Woodward CEO | Officer | 40 | $156,967 |
Tammy Gustafson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kathleen Brennan President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Lewis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gil Ziffer Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Audrine Finnerty Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $52,472 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $821,683 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $874,155 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,000,472 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $733,927 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,608,554 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $705,224 |
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. | $187,662 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,442 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $84,708 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $16,956 |
Payroll taxes | $18,024 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,280 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,776 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $69,850 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $85,804 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,847 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,181 |
Office expenses | $991 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,374 |
Travel | $1,548 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,448 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $32,800 |
All other expenses | $6,504 |
Total functional expenses | $1,352,404 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $455,530 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,304 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $21,966,894 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,442,728 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,916 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $700 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $31,616 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,815,913 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $595,199 |
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 | $22,442,728 |
Over the last fiscal year, Florida State Parks Foundation Inc has awarded $627,841 in support to 15 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PURPOSE: HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT | $237,302 |
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PURPOSE: BOARDWALK REPAIR | $99,979 |
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PURPOSE: FISHING PIER | $77,117 |
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PURPOSE: GROUP CAMPGROUND RESTORATION | $46,533 |
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PURPOSE: PLAYGROUND | $30,077 |
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PURPOSE: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TRAM | $29,490 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Florida State Parks Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $21,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fleming Family Foundation Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $20,000 |
Cbc Foundation Novelty, OH PURPOSE: ANNUAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Florida National Parks Association Inc Homestead, FL | $3,062,017 | $4,575,628 |
Park Pride Inc Atlanta, GA | $9,014,464 | $8,316,780 |
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc Sarasota, FL | $1,629,043 | $3,277,467 |
Piedmont Park Conservancy Inc Atlanta, GA | $4,575,541 | $3,976,026 |
Vulcan Park Foundation Birmingham, AL | $2,896,411 | $2,429,688 |
Bradford And Patricia Tingle Family Foundation Orlando, FL | $933,928 | $3,799,932 |
South Florida National Parks Trust Coral Gables, FL | $1,850,182 | $1,341,173 |
Legacy Liii Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $0 | $1,630,000 |
Ocumulgee National Park & Preserve Initiative Inc Macon, GA | $456,272 | $441,485 |
Florida State Parks Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | $22,442,728 | $2,608,554 |
Railroad Park Foundation Birmingham, AL | $1,889,788 | $1,353,421 |
Tuscaloosa County Park And Recreation Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | $863,907 | $1,148,502 |