Friends Of The Virgin Islands National Park is located in St John, VI. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Friends Of The Virgin Islands National Park employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Virgin Islands National Park 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 09/2023, Friends Of The Virgin Islands National Park generated $1.9m 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 (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 09/2023. 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:
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THE FRIENDS OF VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK ADVANCES THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK AND PROMOTES THE RESPONSIBLE ENJOYMENT OF THIS UNIQUE NATIONAL TREASURE WHILE EDUCATING AND INSPIRING ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO BE STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CULTURAL PRESERVATION THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS AND IMPLEMENTS PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER THE PROTECTION OF CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES SUCH AS LIVING HISTORY DEMONSTRATIONS, PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC ARTIFACTS, INTERPRETATION OF HISTORIC SITES AND PRESENTING CULTURAL PROGRAMS.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS AND IMPLEMENTS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS TO BENEFIT THE UNDERSTANDING AND VITALITY OF THE PARK NATURAL RESOURCES. RECOVERY PROGRAMS THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS AND IMPLEMENTS PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT REPAIR, REPLACE AND RESTORE PARK RESOURCES DAMAGED DURING STORMS.
EDUCATION PROJECTS THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS AND IMPLEMENTS PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER THE GREATER ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE RESOURCES OF VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
RESOURCE PROTECTION THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS AND IMPLEMENTS PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER THE PROTECTION OF PARK NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING CORAL REEFS, BEACHES, WILD LIFE, VEGETATION, MAINTENANCE OF HIKING TRAILS AND CONTROL OF LIONFISH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tonia L Lovejoy Executive Di | 40 | $139,929 | |
Lila Uzzell Chair Ypb | Trustee | 0.5 | $590 |
Rafe Boulon Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lani Clark Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adrian Davis Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David Digiacomo Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $35,571 |
Fundraising events | $311,800 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,227,585 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,464 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,574,956 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $237,879 |
Investment income | $118,853 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $30,932 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$40,922 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$622 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,921,076 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $96,801 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $32,622 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $574,005 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,704 |
Other employee benefits | $60,169 |
Payroll taxes | $43,929 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $62,223 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $35,913 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,429 |
Office expenses | $11,139 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,069 |
Travel | $16,764 |
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 | $8,878 |
All other expenses | $27,794 |
Total functional expenses | $2,062,240 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $471,279 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $268,421 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $47,457 |
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 | $115,468 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,262 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,424,690 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,932,589 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $70,064 |
Total assets | $5,342,230 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,805 |
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 | $93,997 |
Total liabilities | $117,802 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,156,612 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,067,816 |
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 | $5,342,230 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Virgin Islands National Park has awarded $91,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE CORE FOUNDATION INCTHE CORE FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: CORAL/LIONFISH | $41,000 |
VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARKVIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK PURPOSE: SEASONAL RANGERS | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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St Thomas East End Medical Center Corporation St Thomas, VI | $1,609,668 | $8,773,440 |
Antilles School Inc St Thomas, VI | $13,255,035 | $9,370,465 |
Lutheran Social Services Of The Virgin Islands Inc Frederiksted, VI | $27,324,906 | $21,412,248 |
Virgin Islands Montessori School Inc St Thomas, VI | $10,780,530 | $3,983,026 |
Good Hope Country Day School Inc Kingshill, VI | $5,588,655 | $4,879,937 |
The Foundation For Te College Of The Virgin Islands Inc St Thomas, VI | $54,434,719 | $3,561,167 |
Meeting The Needs Of Our Community Inc St Thomas, VI | $1,027,856 | $4,465,565 |
Community Foundation Of The Virgin Islands Inc St Thomas, VI | $14,923,448 | $4,268,383 |
Gifft Hill School Inc St John, VI | $7,446,421 | $3,215,239 |
Legal Services Of The Virgin Islands Inc St Croix, VI | $6,717,341 | $3,600,989 |