THE DEERING ESTATE FOUNDATION INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NINA ZANELLA

Phone

3052351668

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

THE DEERING ESTATE FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit that reported $923K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $7.9M represent 102 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE ENHANCEMENT & EXPANSION OF THE EDUCATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, SCIENTIFIC, PARK AND REC FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES OFFERED AT, THROUGH, OR IN CONJUCTION WITH THE DEERING ESTATE AT CUTLER, A 450 ACRE HISTORICAL PRESERVE LOCATED IN SOUTH FLORIDA ON BISCAYNE BAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $570,122

1. HISTORIC PRESERVATION: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR HISTORIC ROOF AND SOFFET REPAIRS ON ONE OF THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE DEERING ESTATE - THE STONE HOUSE. THREE ART PIECES WERE PROCURED AS PART OF THE HISTORIC DEERING COLLECTION. THE "FIGHT INTO EGYPT" THREE PANELED STAINED GLASS PART OF THE CHARLES DEERING COLLECTION WAS RESTORED AND IS NOW PART OF THE MUSEUM AND IS DISPLAYED IN THE STONE HOUSE. A NUMBER OF FURNISHINGS AND COLLECTION PROJECTS WERE ALSO UNDERTAKEN. A CLIMATE CONTROLLED STORAGE IS MAINTAINED TO HOUSE HISTORIC COLLECTION PIECES OFF-SITE, AND ADDITIONALLY, SPECIAL ART AND COLLECTIONS INSURANCE IS PROVIDED.

Program 2

Expenses: $13,969

2. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT: FUNDS WERE UTILIZED IN THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FIELD STUDY CURRICULA INCLUDING A PROVISION FOR PROGRAM SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOCUSED ON STEM AND...

2. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT: FUNDS WERE UTILIZED IN THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FIELD STUDY CURRICULA INCLUDING A PROVISION FOR PROGRAM SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOCUSED ON STEM AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THIS EXPANDED THE DEERING ESTATE'S EXHIBITS, COLLECTIONS, CUTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS AND RELATED MARKETING AND PROMOTION, FUNDING FOR SPECIAL MARKETING AND ADVERTISING INITIATIVES AND FUNDING FOR STAFF AND PROGRAM SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORT AT THE DEERING ESTATE AND THE DEERING ESTATE'S INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION RESEARCH AND LEARNING.

Program 3

Expenses: $114,272

3. RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING WERE UNDERTAKEN. DEVELOPMENT OF...

3. RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING WERE UNDERTAKEN. DEVELOPMENT OF VIRTUAL PLATFORM PROGRAMS. DOCUMENTARY FILM ON "THE LAND - THE CHARLES DEEERING ESTATE" WAS TRANSLATED AND IS OFFERED IN SPANISH IN ORDER TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $753,126

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $78,640

Other Revenue $91,316

TOTAL REVENUE $923,082

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $378,974

Salaries & Benefits $363,502

Fundraising Expenses $136,363

Program Expenses $698,363

Other Expenses $234,574

TOTAL EXPENSES $977,050

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$923,082	$848,633	+0.1%
Expenses	$977,050	$923,757	+0.1%
Net Income	$-53,968	$-75,124	-0.3%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

281

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SUZANNE GOTTLIEB CALLEJA	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY FLANAGAN	VICE PRESIDE	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLE WRIGHT	PAST PRESIDE	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WALTER EVANSON	SECRETARY	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATIAS PEREZ	TREASURER	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN MACHADO	100 LADIES O	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA ZANELLA	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VANCE ALOUPIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL SPIKE ANDERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH BATTAGLIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA BEAMISH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VERNON BROOKS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SERGIO DELGADO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY ENGLAND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER ENGLAND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOREEN FURNARI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAUL GARCIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES COLBY GRATTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC T HAAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BECKY ROPER MATKOV	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MCDONALD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY MORALE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETH PERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAVI S RAMJIT JR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COURTNEY REEDER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FERNANDO SALAZAR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERROD SHARP	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID SANTIAGO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEKSEY SHTIVELMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOCELYN TENNILLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARITA B TOKINSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
C MICHAEL CORNELY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LIEDE DEVALDIVIELSO	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WALTER FLORES	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNN FRENCH	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARRY JOHNSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY MCCARTHY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID A MARLEY JR	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETTY NOE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AUDREY ROSS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JO ANN SZARO	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOWARD TENDRICH	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE L THOMAS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID TURNER	TRUSTEE	1.00	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	$923,082	$977,050	$7,983,423	$-53,968
2023	$848,633	$923,757	$7,592,604	$-75,124
2022	$977,279	$828,678	$7,602,558	$148,601
2021	$872,274	$727,930	$8,053,399	$144,344
2020	$723,779	$823,528	$7,569,221	$-99,749
2019	$855,371	$1,260,138	$7,464,069	$-404,767
2019	$855,371	$1,260,137	$7,464,069	$-404,766
2018	$867,360	$1,020,531	$7,749,917	$-153,171