FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS

EIN: 593633574 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

DESTIN, FL

Total Revenue
$148,150
Total Expenses
$183,835
Total Assets
$137,915
Net Assets
$341
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
SUSAN KNELLER
Phone
8502691062
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $148K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $184K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

CITIZEN SUPPORT FOR TWO FLORIDA STATE PARKS TO INCLUDE INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PARK FACILITIES THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS, CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT VALUE-ADDED SERVICES, PROVIDE VISITOR BROCHURES, AND MAINTAIN THE ORGANIZATION WEBPAGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $166,928 Revenue: $147,835

PUBLIC PARKS RECREATION TRAILS MANAGEMENT: 1. PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF BY PROVIDING T-SHIRTS, NAME TAGS, AND FUNDED APPRECIATION EVENT FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS.2. PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR TWO...

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PUBLIC PARKS RECREATION TRAILS MANAGEMENT: 1. PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF BY PROVIDING T-SHIRTS, NAME TAGS, AND FUNDED APPRECIATION EVENT FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS.2. PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR TWO PARK VISITOR STORES THAT ENHANCE THE PARK VISITOR AND CAMPER EXPERIENCE BY HAVING SOUVENIR AND CONVENIENCE.3. PROVIDED TOURS AND LECTURES FOR VISITORS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $315
Program Service Revenue $81,840
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $65,995
TOTAL REVENUE $148,150

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $89,933
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $166,928
Other Expenses $93,902
TOTAL EXPENSES $183,835

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $148,150 $199,256 -0.3%
Expenses $183,835 $287,297 -0.4%
Net Income $-35,685 $-88,041 -0.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
21
Volunteers
42

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN KNELLER PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY WOOD VICE PRESIDENT 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY MORROW SECRETARY 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HAKANSON TREASURER 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DICK WOOD DIRECTOR 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL BAKER DIRECTOR 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DICK HOEY DIRECTOR 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA STILES DIRECTOR 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $148,150 $183,835 $137,915 $-35,685
2023 $199,256 $287,297 $211,435 $-88,041
2022 $408,411 $453,287 $327,407 $-44,876
2021 $325,534 $268,360 $487,825 $57,174
2020 $157,599 $198,991 $338,904 $-41,392
2019 $245,902 $291,606 $256,096 $-45,704
2018 $269,276 $395,434 $196,537 $-126,158
2018 $269,276 $287,374 $304,597 $-18,098
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