Friends Of Sandoway House Nature Center Inc
- Assets
- $963.7k
- Revenue
- $463.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Delray Beach, FL
- Founding
- 11/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 65-0603775
Organization Overview
Friends Of Sandoway House Nature Center Inc, operating under the name Sandoway Discovery Center, is located in Delray Beach, FL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sandoway Discovery Center employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sandoway Discovery Center 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, Sandoway Discovery Center generated $463.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $384.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SANDOWAY COMPLETED RENOVATIONS TO THEIR SHARK TANK AND BUILT A BRAND-NEW STINGRAY TOUCH TANK. THIS EXCITING EXHIBIT WILL DELIGHT OVER 6,000 PALM BEACH COUNTY STUDENTS AND 25,000 VISITORS A YEAR, HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARKS AND STINGRAYS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT AND WILL HAVE AN EDUCATIONAL IMPACT ON FAMILIES AND STUDENTS FOR DECADES TO COME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SANDOWAY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES OF FLORIDA'S ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL SCIENCES DEALING WITH NATIVE COASTAL AND MARINE ENVIRONMENTS, AS WELL AS PROMOTES CONSERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, BEACHES, AND PLANT LIFE. IN 2022, SANDOWAY WAS OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK AND HAD 18,666 STUDENTS AND VISITORS LEARN ABOUT CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION. ONE THIRD OF THOSE VISITORS ATTENDED OUR DAILY EDUCATIONAL SHARK FEEDINGS WHICH TEACHES THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVING OUR OCEANS' TOP PREDATOR (OUR SHARK TANK WAS CLOSED FROM MAY-NOVEMBER FOR RENOVATIONS). SANDOWAY HAS EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND AQUARIUMS INTENDED FOR GUESTS OF ALL AGES TO LEARN ABOUT THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT. ALL SANDOWAY'S ANIMALS HAVE BEEN DONATED AS UNWANTED PETS, WERE INJURED, OR REHABILITATED BUT UNABLE TO BE RELEASED TO THE WILD. THEY ARE USED DAILY FOR EDUCATIONAL CLASSES THAT GIVE VISITORS AND STUDENTS A CHANCE FOR AN INTERACTIVE AND INFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE.
SANDOWAY OFFERS A VIBRANT GATEWAY TO SOUTH FLORIDA'S FRAGILE MARINE LIFE AND FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. RECOGNIZING THE LIMITED ACCESS TO AND DEEP NEED FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY'S CHILDREN TO UNDERSTAND CRUCIAL S.T.E.M (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH) CONCEPTS, AND BE ABLE TO RELATE THEM IN A MEANINGFUL WAY TO THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND THEM, WE DEVELOPED OUR JUNIOR NATURALIST PROGRAM WHICH OFFERS HANDS-ON, ACTIVITY-BASED PROGRAMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR GRADES K-12. THIS PROGRAM IS COMPATIBLE WITH NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS, AND PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS HAVE APPROVED OUR JUNIOR NATURALIST PROGRAM CURRICULUM. WE ARE FOCUSING WHERE OUR HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IS NEEDED MOST, ON PALM BEACH COUNTY'S TITLE ONE SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS THAT SERVE CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF ACADEMIC FAILURE, AND THOSE FROM LOW SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. IN 2022, OVER 3,400 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CAMPS LOOKING TO EXPLORE SOUTHEASTERN FLORIDA'S NATIVE NATURAL HABITAT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alex Ridley President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Susan Russo Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Robinson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Terry Roy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jestena Boughton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Barrette Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $6,680 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $89,580 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $235,380 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $331,640 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $113,934 |
| Investment income | -$7,074 |
| 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 | $25,041 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $463,541 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $69,467 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,787 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $126,394 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,616 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,840 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,983 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,957 |
| Office expenses | $14,968 |
| Information technology | $2,214 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,536 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $34,765 |
| Insurance | $9,445 |
| All other expenses | $1,002 |
| Total functional expenses | $384,151 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $271,617 |
| 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 | $12,989 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $629,310 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $49,804 |
| Total assets | $963,720 |
| 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 | $921,551 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $42,169 |
| 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 | $963,720 |