Guardians Of Flushing Bay is located in Woodside, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Guardians Of Flushing Bay employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guardians Of Flushing Bay 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 12/2023, Guardians Of Flushing Bay generated $325.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $289.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 47.7% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GUARDIANS OF FLUSHING BAY, INC. ("GOFB") IS A COALITION OF HUMAN-POWERED BOATERS, PARK USERS, AND LOCAL RESIDENTS ADVOCATING FOR HEALTHY AND EQUITABLY ACCESSIBLE FLUSHING WATERWAYS. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR GOALS THROUGH FAMILY-FRIENDLY WATERFRONT PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY SCIENCE AND STEWARDSHIP, AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WATER QUALITY REPAIR: GOFB LEADS HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY SCIENCE INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE A HEALTHY FLUSHING WATERWAYS.
GETTING PEOPLE TO THE WATER: GOFB LEADS WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, TOURS AND SHORELINE CLEAN-UPS TO CONNECT LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS AND PARK USERS TO FLUSHING WATERWAYS.
LAND USE EQUITY: GOFB LEADS GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING EFFORTS TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLY ACCESSIBLE FLUSHING WATERWAYS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Pryor Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $65,358 |
Akila Simon Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Blyss Buitrago Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Guzman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cody Herrmann Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Maggie Flanagan Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $71,409 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $243,439 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,370 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $314,848 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,797 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,484 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $325,605 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $68,344 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,835 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $38,033 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,371 |
Payroll taxes | $8,494 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $59,453 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,641 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $743 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,367 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,908 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $289,927 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,729 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $99,713 |
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 | $4,814 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,400 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $314,656 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,532 |
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 | $19,532 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $197,597 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $97,527 |
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 | $314,656 |