Florida State Parks Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FLORIDA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION PRESERVES, PROTECTS, SUSTAINS AND GROWS FLORIDA STATE PARKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julia Gill Woodward
CEO
$156,967
Tammy Gustafson
President
$0
Kathleen Brennan
President-Elect
$0
Emily Lewis
Secretary
$0
Gil Ziffer
Immediate Past President
$0
Audrine Finnerty
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Florida State Parks Foundation Inc has awarded $627,841 in support to 15 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
View Grant Profile

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Florida State Parks Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $21,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fleming Family Foundation

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$20,000
Cbc Foundation

Novelty, OH

PURPOSE: ANNUAL SUPPORT

$1,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or