Blue Lab Preservation Society Inc is located in Miami Beach, FL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Lab Preservation Society Inc 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, Blue Lab Preservation Society Inc generated $80.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $79.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.1%) per year over the past 4 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO CATALYZE LOCAL CHANGE WITH A GLOBAL VISION AND HELP REVITALIZE THE FLORIDA REEF TRACT - THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST REEF SYSTEM - WHICH ONCE FLOURISHED ALONG MIAMI'S COAST BUT HAS BEEN PROFOUNDLY AFFECTED BY URBAN EXPANSION AND ECOLOGICAL DEGRADATION.THROUGH A CAREFULLY CURATED MASTERPLAN, WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE NATURE WITH A RENEWED FOUNDATION BY INSTALLING INNOVATIVE HYBRID REEF STRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ART THAT DOUBLE AS NATURAL HABITATS. THESE INSTALLATIONS OFFER CORALS A STABLE GROUND TO REGENERATE AND CREATE ESSENTIAL REFUGES FOR MARINE LIFE, ENHANCING BIODIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE WITHIN MIAMI'S MARINE ECOSYSTEM.BY MERGING ART, SCIENCE, AND CONSERVATION, THE REEFLINE RAISES PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS AND NURTURES A COLLECTIVE COMMITMENT TO OCEAN PRESERVATION. OUR INITIATIVES INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN SAFEGUARDING OUR NATURAL HERITAGE, BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE PATHWAY FOR BOTH NATURE AND SOCIETY TO THRIVE IN HARMONY FOR A RESILIENT, VIBRANT FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REEFLINE IS A SOON-TO-BE 7-MILE PUBLIC UNDERWATER SCULPTURE PARK, SNORKEL TRAIL, AND ARTIFICIAL REEF OFF THE COAST OF MIAMI BEACH. THE REEFLINE WILL PROVIDE CRITICAL MARINE HABITAT FOR REEF ORGANISMS AND HELP WITH COASTAL RESILIENCY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ximena Caminos President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Brandi Reddick Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Luciano Ferreyra Fleitas Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lauren Cramer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $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 | $80,498 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $80,498 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4 |
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 | $80,502 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $50,155 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,551 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $2,702 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,407 |
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 | $386 |
Insurance | $28 |
All other expenses | $20 |
Total functional expenses | $79,253 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,962 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,186 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,148 |
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 | $12,144 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $12,144 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $10,004 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $22,148 |