Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc

Organization Overview

Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc is located in Waycross, GA. The organization was established in 1975. 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 12/2021, Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc employed 82 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Okefenokee Swamp Park 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 12/2021, Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PART III, QUESTION 1 MISSION WE ARE THE WORLDS WINDOW TO THE OKEFENOKEE SWAMP. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ECOLOGICAL TOURISM AND EDUCATION BY PROVIDING A CONVENIENT POINT OF ENTRY INTO THE OKEFENOKEE SWAMP-AN AUTHENTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT THE WILDLIFE, CULTURE, AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE "LAND OF THE TREMBLING EARTH".

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AND MAINTAINS A BROADLY BASED PROGRAM CONSISTING OF: GUIDED BOAT EXCURSIONS INTO THE SWAMP LECTURES FIXED, ANIMATED AND LIVE EXHIBITS EXTENSIVE IN-SWAMP BOARDWALKS A GUIDED TRAIN TOUR OF TYPICAL SWAMP AREAS ALL PRESENTING AND INTERPRETING THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE OKEFENOKEE SWAMP--ITS PLANT, ANIMAL AND REPTILE INHABITANTS AND ITS EVOLUTION. DURING 2021, 101,971 ADULTS AND CHILDREN VISITED THE PARK. ALSO, MANY STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS WITH AN INSTRUCTOR GUIDE VISITED ON EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS. THEY REPORTED PROGRAM REVENUES OF 1,190,441 IN 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kim Bednarek
Ex-Officio
$117,912
S William Clark III
Chairman
$0
Jeff Mccutcheon
Treasurer/se
$0
James A Beal IV
Vice-Chairma
$0
Dr Jim Barber
Trustee
$0
Mark Gibson
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $107,515
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$118,096
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$225,611
Total Program Service Revenue$1,190,441
Investment income $9,494
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 $289,756
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,814,142

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc has recieved totaling $16,274.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Defenders Of Wildlife

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: To support the Okefenokee Swamp Park's outreach efforts.

$10,000
Monroe Welfare Foundation

Fernandina Beach, FL

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$5,000
Plunkett Fam Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$274
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