The mission of the foundation is to restore and protect america's everglades through its three programmatic pillars: science, advocacy, and education. (continued on schedule o)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.
This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.
Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
$368K
Grants Given
$278K
THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION INC
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18001 Old Cutler RD STE 625
Palmetto BAY, FL, 33157-644
Governance
Voting board members36
Independent members35
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Board-designated %18.5%
Permanent endowment %81.5%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$4.0M
Net to org$3.9M
Retained by contractors$85K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation