Saving The Blue is located in Cooper City, FL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (U21) the organization is classified as: Marine Science & Oceanography, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Saving The Blue employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Saving The Blue 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 12/2021, Saving The Blue generated $292.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 70.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $243.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 54.7% per year over the past 3 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RECOVER AND RESTORE A VARIETY OF THREATENED MARINE SPECIES, WHILE CONNECTING PEOPLE TO OCEAN WILDLIFE. WE AIM TO PROMOTE GREEN, SUSTAINABLE LIVING, THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, BOTH IN PERSON AND ONLINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE LIVING THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, INCLUDING 1. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO ADVANCE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY OF MARINE ORGANISMS, PARTICULARLY THREATENED ELASMOBRANCH FISHES; 2. SCIENTIFIC DATA TO STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF IMPERILED MARINE SPECIES; 3. CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN MARINE SCIENCE TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING EXPERIENTIAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MINORITY GROUPS, YOUTH, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES; 4. EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY TEACHING THE BENEFITS OF GREEN LIVING, INCLUDING REUASABLE ALTERNATIVES, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND MARINE-SAFE CHOICES, WASTE REDUCTION, RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND HEALTHY LIVING; 5. FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN MARINE CONSERVATION THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION, INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, AND INTERACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE WELL-INFORMED DECISIONS AND ACTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr Tristan Guttridge VP & Directo | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $26,006 |
Annie Guttridge President & | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $26,006 |
Dr Mark Bond Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Ceravolo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Andreas Bernhard Treasurer & | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $292,176 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $292,176 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $292,176 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $52,012 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,663 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,962 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $56,018 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,524 |
Information technology | $316 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $77,304 |
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 | $2,137 |
Total functional expenses | $243,346 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,110 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $300 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $136,410 |
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 | $46,576 |
Total liabilities | $46,576 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $89,834 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $136,410 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Saving The Blue has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Daniel B And Florence E Green Foundation Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
Daniel B And Florence E Green Foundation Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Amikids Inc Tampa, FL | $67,750,979 | $50,036,943 |
Marine Resources Development Foundation Key Largo, FL | $14,206,249 | $9,020,399 |
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL | $102,821,969 | $9,522,450 |
Loggerhead Marinelife Center Inc Juno Beach, FL | $33,821,414 | $7,891,474 |
Florida Oceanographic Society Inc Stuart, FL | $10,987,978 | $3,269,743 |
Charles F Chapman School Of Seamanship Inc Stuart, FL | $4,982,985 | $2,226,904 |
Sea To Shore Alliance Clearwater, FL | $214,918 | -$2 |
Marine Science Foundation Stuart, FL | $754,154 | $1,403,481 |
Blue World Research Institute Inc Cocoa, FL | $159,452 | $809,366 |
Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation Inc Hollywood, FL | $1,569,665 | $516,165 |
Oceans For Youth Foundation Augusta, GA | $271,528 | $311,391 |
Saving The Blue Cooper City, FL | $136,410 | $292,176 |