Conservation Florida Inc
- Assets
- $25.6m
- Revenue
- $16.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Founding
- 10/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 59-3613021
Organization Overview
Conservation Florida Inc, operating under the name Conservation Florida, is located in Orlando, FL. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Conservation Florida employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Florida 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, Conservation Florida generated $16.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $713.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION FLORIDA'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT FLORIDA'S NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FROM THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE TO THE FLORIDA KEYS, OUR PROJECTS ARE SHAPING FLORIDA'S CONSERVATION FUTURE AND CONNECTING THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR. THE LARGE, STATEWIDE PROJECTS WE TARGET HAVE GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE AND WILL HELP PROTECT SOME OF THE RAREST HABITATS AND SPECIES IN THE WORLD. LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM - CONSERVATION FLORIDA'S LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM PROTECTS LANDS WITH NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY CONSERVATION VALUES. OUR WORK CREATES, EXPANDS, AND LINKS CONSERVATION LANDS. WE FOCUS ON PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE HABITAT FOR THE SURVIVAL OF FLORIDA'S ICONIC SPECIES, RECHARGE DRINKING WATER OR BENEFIT OTHER HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS, OFFER OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS. WE ALSO HELP LANDOWNERS WITH WORKING RANCHES, FARMS AND TIMBERLANDS TO KEEP THEIR LAND IN PRODUCTION FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. WE WORK STATEWIDE TO SERVE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE NOT SERVED OR ARE UNDERSERVED BY LOCAL LAND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS. WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR SERVICE AREAS TO REFLECT OUR STATEWIDE, LANDSCAPE-SCALE APPROACH TO CONSERVATION.
ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM OUR EDUCATION, EVENTS, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT SUPPORTING OUR VISION OF A FLORIDA WHERE PROTECTED LANDS: - FORM A STATEWIDE CONSERVATION CORRIDOR - SUPPORT HEALTHY POPULATIONS OF NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE - PROVIDE PLACES TO RECREATE AND CONNECT WITH NATURE - CONTRIBUTE TO A STRONG ECONOMY - SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF WORKING FAMILY FARMS AND RANCHES - REPLENISH AND SAFEGUARD FLORIDA'S FRESHWATER SUPPLY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE LAND CONSERVATION THROUGH EFFECTIVE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, CONSERVATION FLORIDA HOSTS AN ANNUAL BIOBLITZ, A CITIZEN SCIENCE EVENT IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS LOG HUNDREDS TO THOUSANDS OF OBSERVATIONS. FROM BLACK BEAR FOOTPRINTS TO NATIVE WILDFLOWERS, PARTICIPANTS AGES 18-MONTHS TO 85 YEARS DOCUMENT AN ABUNDANCE OF WILDLIFE ON EXPERT-LED HIKES. CONSERVATION FLORIDA ALSO HOSTS SEVRAL EDUCATIONAL SERIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE (OR ONLINE) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ENTITIES TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT LAND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. FURTHERMORE, CONSERVATION FLORIDA CONTINUES TO PRIORITIZE COLLABORATION, WORKING WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF PARTNERS TO SUPPORT STATEWIDE LAND CONSERVATION. WE CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE FOR MEANINGFUL AND CONSISTENT FUNDING FOR LAND CONSERVATION AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS, MEETING WITH POLICY AND CHANGE MAKERS TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF LAND PROTECTION IN FLORIDA.
FROM THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE TO THE FLORIDA KEYS, OUR PROJECTS ARE SHAPING FLORIDA'S CONSERVATION FUTURE AND CONNECTING THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR. THE LARGE, STATEWIDE PROJECTS WE TARGET HAVE GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE AND WILL HELP PROTECT SOME OF THE RAREST HABITATS AND SPECIES IN THE WORLD. LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM - CONSERVATION FLORIDA'S LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM PROTECTS LANDS WITH NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY CONSERVATION VALUES. OUR WORK CREATES, EXPANDS, AND LINKS CONSERVATION LANDS. WE FOCUS ON PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE HABITAT FOR THE SURVIVAL OF FLORIDA'S ICONIC SPECIES, RECHARGE DRINKING WATER OR BENEFIT OTHER HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS, OFFER OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS. WE ALSO HELP LANDOWNERS WITH WORKING RANCHES, FARMS AND TIMBERLANDS TO KEEP THEIR LAND IN PRODUCTION FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. WE WORK STATEWIDE TO SERVE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE NOT SERVED OR ARE UNDERSERVED BY LOCAL LAND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS. WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR SERVICE AREAS TO REFLECT OUR STATEWIDE, LANDSCAPE-SCALE APPROACH TO CONSERVATION.
ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM OUR EDUCATION, EVENTS, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT SUPPORTING OUR VISION OF A FLORIDA WHERE PROTECTED LANDS: - FORM A STATEWIDE CONSERVATION CORRIDOR - SUPPORT HEALTHY POPULATIONS OF NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE - PROVIDE PLACES TO RECREATE AND CONNECT WITH NATURE - CONTRIBUTE TO A STRONG ECONOMY - SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF WORKING FAMILY FARMS AND RANCHES - REPLENISH AND SAFEGUARD FLORIDA'S FRESHWATER SUPPLY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE LAND CONSERVATION THROUGH EFFECTIVE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, CONSERVATION FLORIDA HOSTS AN ANNUAL BIOBLITZ, A CITIZEN SCIENCE EVENT IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS LOG HUNDREDS TO THOUSANDS OF OBSERVATIONS. FROM BLACK BEAR FOOTPRINTS TO NATIVE WILDFLOWERS, PARTICIPANTS AGES 18-MONTHS TO 85 YEARS DOCUMENT AN ABUNDANCE OF WILDLIFE ON EXPERT-LED HIKES. CONSERVATION FLORIDA ALSO HOSTS SEVRAL EDUCATIONAL SERIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE (OR ONLINE) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ENTITIES TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT LAND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. FURTHERMORE, CONSERVATION FLORIDA CONTINUES TO PRIORITIZE COLLABORATION, WORKING WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF PARTNERS TO SUPPORT STATEWIDE LAND CONSERVATION. WE CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE FOR MEANINGFUL AND CONSISTENT FUNDING FOR LAND CONSERVATION AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS, MEETING WITH POLICY AND CHANGE MAKERS TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF LAND PROTECTION IN FLORIDA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Traci Deen CEO | Officer | 40 | $92,800 |
Courtney Barnard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Neil Asma Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Pearce Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Forrester Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Hardesty Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $48,800 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,104,266 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,722,233 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,153,066 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,263 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,500 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,682 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $32,805 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,207,044 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $92,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,863 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $333,105 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,229 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,722 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,367 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,425 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $45 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $130,666 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,539 |
| Office expenses | $19,752 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,949 |
| Travel | $22,249 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,240 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,955 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $713,736 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $197,486 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,792,459 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $818,547 |
| 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 | $22,722,233 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $25,000 |
| Other assets | $58,006 |
| Total assets | $25,613,731 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,257 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $346,147 |
| 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 | $404,404 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,204,661 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,004,666 |
| 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 | $25,613,731 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Conservation Florida Inc has recieved totaling $492,300.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $208,500 |
Felburn Foundation Silver Spring, MD PURPOSE: CHARITABLE - GENERAL SUPPORT; SILVER/OCKLAWAH PROJECT TAX LIEN PURCHASE | $100,000 |
The Spurlino Foundation Odessa, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
Land Trust Alliance Incorporated Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY-BUILDING | $50,000 |
John A And Elizabeth F Taylor Charitable Foundation Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $20,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $137,467 |
| Earnings | $294 |
| Net Contributions | $500 |
| Ending Balance | $138,261 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Kenneth Kirchman Foundation Inc Saint Cloud, FL | $167,300,006 | $1,378,162 |
Athens Land Trust Inc Athens, GA | $9,139,569 | $3,608,954 |
Atlantic Coast Conservancy Inc Jasper, GA | $116,932,438 | $4,648,270 |
Georgia-Alabama Land Trust Inc Piedmont, AL | $54,818,937 | $4,132,358 |
North Florida Land Trust Inc Jacksonville, FL | $17,924,673 | $2,506,149 |
Alachua Conservation Trust Incorporated Gainesville, FL | $33,442,340 | $6,368,662 |
Carpet America Recovery Effort Care Inc Dalton, GA | $734,036 | $2,851,566 |
Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust Inc Marathon, FL | $2,895,043 | $1,398,767 |
Orlando Land Trust Inc Orlando, FL | $228,543 | $559,563 |
Indian River Land Tr Inc Vero Beach, FL | $28,649,785 | $3,293,113 |
St Simons Land Trust St Simons Island, GA | $65,751,426 | $5,906,971 |
Pigeon Key Foundation Marathon, FL | $2,736,729 | $1,317,780 |