Us For Belize Foundation Research & Environmental Education

Organization Overview

Us For Belize Foundation Research & Environmental Education is located in Gainesville, FL. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Us For Belize Foundation Research & Environmental Education employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Us For Belize Foundation Research & Environmental Education 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 12/2022, Us For Belize Foundation Research & Environmental Education generated $731.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $439.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BFREE'S MISSIONS IS TO CONSERVE THE BIODIVERSITY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF BELIZE. AS THE ONLY FIELD STATTION IN THIS BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT AREA, WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY SUCESSFULLY INTERGRATING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, ENVIRONMNTAL EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION INITITIVES IN THE MAYA MOUNTAINS OF BELIZE, WHILE ALSO ENHANCING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOODS, AND UTIMAELY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIVE FOR BELIZEANS AND VISITORS FROM ABROAD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

US FOR BELIZE FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH & ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION, INC. (BFREE) IMPLEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, CONSERVATION WORKERS, PROTECTED AREA MANAGERS, AND STAFF FOR BOTH BELIZEANS AND PARTICIPANTS FROM ABROAD. IN 2022, BFREE HOSTED NUMEROUS UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE COURSES FROM THE USA AND BELIZE FOR MANY US STUDENTS AND SOME BELIZEANS STUDENTS. BFREE CONDUCTED A YEAR LONG ON-LINE EDUCATION PROGRAM SERIES FOR INTERNATIONAL AND BELIZEAN INSTITUTIONS AND STUDENTS. ABOUT 26% OF THE BFREE'S PROGRAM EXPENSES WENT TOWARD OFFEREING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES AND ACTIVITIES.


OTHER EXPENSES NOT ALLOCATED TO SPECIFIC PROJECTS


BFREE CONDUCTS AND SUPPORTS BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ON VARIOUS ORGANISMS, INCLUDING MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPITILES AND AMPHIBIANS, INVERTEBRATES, PLANTS AND OTHER TAXA. IN 2022, BFREE HOSTED SEVERAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHERS FROM THE US AND AND BELIZE. RESEARCH RANGED FROM BIRD AND REPTILE STUDIES TO PLANT AND MAMMAL SURVEYS. ABOUT 12% OF BFREE'S PROGRAM EXPENSES WENT TOWARDS FACILITATING AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. BFREE CONTINUED SEVERAL LONG-TERM RESEARCH PROJECTS FOCUSING ON WILDCAT RESEARCH, FRESHWATER TURTLES AND CACAO AGROFORESTRY.


BFREE OPERATES A PRIVATE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FACILITY ON 1,153 ACRE PRIVATE RESERVE OF TROPICAL RAINFOREST NESTLED IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE MAYA MOUTAINS IN SOUTHERN BELIZE. ABOUT 6% OF BFREE'S PROGRAM EXPENSES WENT TOWARDS FIELD STATION OPERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jacob Marlin
Executive Di
$43,930
Bill Copeland
VP
$0
Pam Garvin
Treasurer
$0
Timothy Gregory
Board Member
$0
Gentry Mander
Director
$0
James Rotenberg
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $533,903
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$533,903
Total Program Service Revenue$197,034
Investment income $564
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 $731,501

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