Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 18,348,659 | 12,532,837 | 28,949,510 | 19,785,496 | 17,760,635 | 97,377,137 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 18,348,659 | 12,532,837 | 28,949,510 | 19,785,496 | 17,760,635 | 97,377,137 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 13,817,480 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 83,559,657 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 18,348,659 | 12,532,837 | 28,949,510 | 19,785,496 | 17,760,635 | 97,377,137 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 52,101 | 259,047 | 965 | 966,739 | 1,332,027 | 2,610,879 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 11,132 | 149,579 | 5,776 | 166,487 | ||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 100,154,503 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | OTHER INCOME - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 11,132. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 149,579. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 5,776. |
| FORM 990, SCHEDULE A, PART II: | THE ORGANIZATION FILED A SHORT YEAR FOR THE PERIOD OF 1/1/2019-6/30/2019 SO THE 2019 COLUMN REFLECTS ACTIVITY FOR 1/1/2019 - 6/30/2019 AND 7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020. |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: | THE FOUNDATION ADVANCES ITS MISSION PRIMARILY THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SCIENCE BASED RESEARCH. IT HAS A FULLTIME STAFF DEDICATED TO COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS, AND IT ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR WORK ALIGNED WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION, INC. WAS FOUNDED IN 1993 IN RESPONSE TO A MASSIVE SEAGRASS DIE-OFF IN FLORIDA BAY. COFOUNDERS GEORGE BARLEY AND PAUL TUDOR JONES II ENGAGED SCIENTISTS FROM THE OUTSET AND QUICKLY DISCOVERED THE SEAGRASS DIE-OFF IN THEIR BACK YARD WAS LINKED TO A MUCH LARGER WATER PROGRAM THAT SPANNED MORE THAN 200 MILES, FROM ORLANDO TO THE FLORIDA KEYS, AND ENCOMPASSED BOTH COASTS, FROM THE GULF COAST TO THE ATLANTIC SHORES. APPLYING SCIENCE TO DRIVE SOLUTIONS, THE FOUNDATION INFLUENCED THE DEVELOPMENT AND PASSAGE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION PLAN (CERP) IN 2000 THE LARGEST ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT IN THE WORLD. TODAY, EVERGLADES RESTORATION IS A $20+ BILLION STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP TO MODERNIZE AND ALIGN SOUTH FLORIDA'S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE WITH OUR 21ST CENTURY ECONOMY, WHICH IS BASED ON TOURISM, REAL ESTATE AND RECREATION. THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED SOLELY ON RESTORING AND PROTECTING AMERICA'S EVERGLADES. WE MODEL AND ANALYZE MASSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION PROJECTS, DRAWING ON OUR EXPERTISE IN HYDROLOGY, ENGINEERING, WATER QUALITY, ECOLOGY, AND ECONOMICS. COUPLED WITH OUR UNPARALLELED ADVOCACY IN LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS, OUR WORK IS ESSENTIAL TO SECURING SOUTH FLORIDA'S ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH UNDER A CHANGING CLIMATE. FINALLY, WITH A KEEN EYE TO THE FUTURE, WE INVEST IN EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF EVERGLADES STEWARDS THROUGH OUR EVERGLADES LITERACY PROGRAM. THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION HAS CREATED THE WORLD'S ONLY COMPREHENSIVE K12 EVERGLADES CURRICULUM. WE HAVE IMPACTED OVER 150,000 STUDENTS IN FLORIDA THROUGH THIS FREE K12 EDUCATION PROGRAM, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FREE TEACHER TRAININGS FOR THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS. THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION FURTHER IMPACTS STUDENTS THROUGH A PAID UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AS WELL AS SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: | THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE FLOW OF CLEAN FRESH WATER TO AMERICA'S EVERGLADES BY ADVOCATING FOR SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE EVERGLADES ECOSYSTEM. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | STAFF REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE FORM 990 IS SHARED WITH THE FULL BOARD BEFORE FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MONITORS ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES AND TRANSACTIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION FORMED A CONFLICT COMMITTEE AFTER 6/30/24. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE FOUNDATION'S COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF 3-5 INDEPENDENT MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD CHAIR. THE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETS NO LESS THAN THREE TIMES PER FISCAL YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING AND MANAGING THE ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE OFFICERS; ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION OF RELEVANT EMPLOYEES; IMPLEMENTING REQUIREMENTS OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ONCE APPROVED, INCLUDING REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA AND DOCUMENTING THE BASIS FOR THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS AND DECISIONS BY THE SUBCOMMITTEE; KEEPING CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES OF SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS AND REPORTING THE SUBCOMMITTEE'S ACTIONS AND DECISIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST DONE JUNE 2023. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE FORM 990 IS PUBLISHED ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. THE ANNUAL REPORT IS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | STRATEGIC PLAN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 793,793. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 25,770. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 80,437. TOTAL EXPENSES 900,000. CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 297,120. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,646. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 30,108. TOTAL EXPENSES 336,874. SCHOOL ED MOBILE APP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 176,398. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,727. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 17,875. TOTAL EXPENSES 200,000. PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 225,350. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,316. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 22,835. TOTAL EXPENSES 255,501. RECRUITING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 102,311. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,321. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 10,367. TOTAL EXPENSES 115,999. CONTRACTED SCIENTISTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 128,388. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,168. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 13,010. TOTAL EXPENSES 145,566. POLICY & ENGAGEMENT - OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 37,044. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,203. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,754. TOTAL EXPENSES 42,001. COMM-PR/MARKETING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 57,659. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,872. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,843. TOTAL EXPENSES 65,374. OTHER FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 142,053. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,610. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 14,395. TOTAL EXPENSES 161,058. |
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