Everglades Trust Inc
- Assets
- $205.6k
- Revenue
- $462.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
- Founding
- 03/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 59-3293097
Organization Overview
Everglades Trust Inc is located in Tallahassee, FL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Everglades Trust Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Everglades Trust Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Everglades Trust Inc generated $462.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (27.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $571.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (25.7%) per year over the past 7 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 PRESERVE AMERICA'S EVERGLADES AND FLORIDA BAY AS NATURAL RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING EVERGLADES RESTORATION.
LOBBYING AND EDUCATION WAS CONDUCTED TO ENSURE WATER FLOW, WATER DISTRIBUTION, WATER QUALITY, AND WATER TIMING FOR THE EVERGLADES AND FLORIDA BAY.
EDUCATE POLITICIANS AND THE PUBLIC OF THE IMPORTANCE OF EVERGLADES RESTORATION AND GARNER FOR FULL FUNDING OF EVERGLADES RESTORATION.
RESTORATION: RESTORATION RELATED ISSUES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS IN CONGRESS AND THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE. FOCUS IS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION PLAN APPROVED BY CONGRESS AND TO ACCELERATE THE SOUTHERN RESERVOIR IN THE EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kimberly Mitchell Ceo/ex.dir. Thru 2/21 | Officer | 40 | $27,333 |
Mary L Barley Chair/pres/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jon L Mills Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna H Upton CEO | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Kirk Fordham Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Parks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Curveball Pro Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $250,000 |
Capital Counsel Llc Lobbying Services | 12/30/21 | $165,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $462,203 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $462,203 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $209 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $462,412 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,647 |
| 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. | $27,333 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,733 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $21,905 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,748 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,155 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,336 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $205,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $269,781 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,177 |
| Information technology | $17,138 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $452 |
| Travel | $293 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,244 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $571,209 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,429 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $31,164 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $205,593 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $205,593 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $205,593 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Everglades Trust Inc has awarded $607,500 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EVERGLADES WATER TRUST PURPOSE: TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS AND MAKE EXPENDITURES FOR EXEMPT FUNCTION ACTIVITY AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 527 OF THE IRS CODE. | $500,000 |
VALOR PROJECT PURPOSE: PROMOTE OUR WORK ON ISSUE ADVOCACY, NOWORNEVERGLADES TO "EXPEDITE THE RESERVOIR" CONSTRUCTION, WATER LEVELS IN LAKE OKEECHOBEE, TRACK CANDIDATES POSITION ON EVERGLADES ISSUES. | $50,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: NATIONAL ISSUE ADVOCACY FOR PARKS INCLUDING EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. | $25,000 |
Tallahassee, FL PURPOSE: ISSUE ADVOCACY EDUCATING MIAMI DADE COUNTY RESIDENTS ON EVERGLADES AND STANDING AGAINST UNDUE CORPORATE INFLUENCE, FOR EXAMPLE, THE BIG SUGAR INDUSTRY IN FLORIDA. | $25,000 |
MASON-DIXON POLLING & STRATEGY PURPOSE: POLL CONDUCTED TO UNDERSTAND PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF HOW SUGAR CONTRIBUTIONS AFFECT THEIR PERCEPTION OF CANDIDATES. | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Everglades Foundation Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | $17,642,855 | $12,618,467 |
Georgia Conservancy Inc Atlanta, GA | $927,441 | $1,438,735 |
Mobile Baykeeper Inc Mobile, AL | $914,538 | $1,021,647 |
Evhybridnoire Inc Smyrna, GA | $2,592,407 | $2,730,520 |
Waste To Charity Inc Venice, FL | $2,144,270 | $749,468 |
Friends Of The Everglades Inc Stuart, FL | $690,845 | $792,084 |
Florida Shore And Beach Preservation Association Inc Tallahassee, FL | $715,026 | $760,971 |
1000 Friends Of Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | $1,992,158 | $816,372 |
Everglades Trust Inc Tallahassee, FL | $205,593 | $462,412 |
Oxygen Short Inc Atlanta, GA | $984,185 | $537,125 |
Alabama Rivers Alliance Inc Birmingham, AL | $258,182 | $449,295 |
Institute For Georgia Environmental Leadership Inc Atlanta, GA | $976,174 | $713,661 |