Everglades Trust Inc
- Assets
- $823.9k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
- Founding
- 03/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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. 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 12/2023, Everglades Trust Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $980.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.7%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
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
EDUCATED THE PUBLIC AND STATE AND FEDERAL POLICYMAKERS ON THE BENEFITS OF EVERGLADES RESTORATION, SEEKING FULL FUNDING FOR EVERGLADES RESTORATION PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jon L Mills Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirk Fordham Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Christopher Dewey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marshall Field V Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Parks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Rauner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Capital City Consulting Llc Lobbying Consulting | 12/30/23 | $148,104 |
Metz Husband & Daughton Pa Lobbying Consulting | 12/30/23 | $107,540 |
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 | $1,436,360 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,436,360 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $394 |
| 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 | $1,436,754 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $105,000 |
| 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. | $351,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,612 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,106 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,068 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $419,297 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $55,389 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,267 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,008 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $980,681 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $783,790 |
| 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 | $40,089 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $823,879 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $29,355 |
| 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 | $29,355 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $794,524 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $823,879 |
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 |
NATIONAL PARKS ACTION FUND PURPOSE: NATIONAL ISSUE ADVOCACY FOR PARKS INCLUDING EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. | $25,000 |
MASON-DIXON POLLING & STRATEGY PURPOSE: POLL CONDUCTED TO UNDERSTAND PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF HOW SUGAR CONTRIBUTIONS AFFECT THEIR PERCEPTION OF CANDIDATES. | $7,500 |
PEOPLE OVER PROFITS 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 |
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 |