THE FRIENDS OF SANDOWAY HOUSE NATURE CENTER INC

EIN: 650603775 501(c)(3) Environment

DELRAY BEACH, FL

Total Revenue
$576,765
Total Expenses
$544,282
Total Assets
$1,122,726
Net Assets
$1,122,726
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
DANICA SANBORN
Phone
5612747263
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE FRIENDS OF SANDOWAY HOUSE NATURE CENTER INC, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $577K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $544K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE CENTER OFFERS A GLIMPSE INTO THE MARINE & FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS OF THE AREA WITH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS FOR ALL AGES TO EXPLORE. PROGRAMS & EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE GUESTS TO CARE FOR WILDLIFE & THE NATURAL WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $243,367 Revenue: $164,096

SANDOWAY DISCOVERY CENTER OFFERS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOCUSED ON FLORIDA'S ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL SCIENCES, EMPHASIZING NATIVE COASTAL AND MARINE ENVIRONMENTS WHILE ADVOCATING FOR THE...

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SANDOWAY DISCOVERY CENTER OFFERS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOCUSED ON FLORIDA'S ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL SCIENCES, EMPHASIZING NATIVE COASTAL AND MARINE ENVIRONMENTS WHILE ADVOCATING FOR THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, BEACHES, AND PLANT LIFE. IN 2024, SANDOWAY WELCOMED 15,440 VISITORS OVER SIX DAYS A WEEK, EDUCATING THEM ABOUT CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION. A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER, ONE THIRD OF THESE VISITORS, ENGAGED IN DAILY EDUCATIONAL SHARK AND STINGRAY FEEDINGS, HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVING OUR OCEANS' APEX PREDATORS. THE CENTER FEATURES EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, ANIMAL EXHIBITS, AND AQUARIUMS DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES TO EXPLORE AND LEARN ABOUT THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT. ALL ANIMALS AT SANDOWAY HAVE BEEN DONATED AS UNWANTED PETS, RESCUED DUE TO INJURY, OR REHABILITATED BUT UNABLE TO RETURN TO THE WILD. THEY PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN DAILY EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, OFFERING VISITORS AND STUDENTS INTERACTIVE AND INFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES.

Program 2
Expenses: $162,245 Revenue: $30,300

SANDOWAY OFFERS A VIBRANT GATEWAY TO SOUTH FLORIDA'S FRAGILE MARINE LIFE AND FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. RECOGNIZING THE LIMITED...

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SANDOWAY OFFERS A VIBRANT GATEWAY TO SOUTH FLORIDA'S FRAGILE MARINE LIFE AND FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. RECOGNIZING THE LIMITED ACCESS TO AND DEEP NEED FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY'S CHILDREN TO UNDERSTAND CRUCIAL S.T.E.M (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH) CONCEPTS, AND BE ABLE TO RELATE THEM IN A MEANINGFUL WAY TO THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND THEM, WE DEVELOPED OUR JUNIOR NATURALIST PROGRAM WHICH OFFERS HANDS-ON, ACTIVITY-BASED PROGRAMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR GRADES K-12. THIS PROGRAM IS COMPATIBLE WITH NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS, AND PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS HAVE APPROVED OUR JUNIOR NATURALIST PROGRAM CURRICULUM. WE ARE FOCUSING WHERE OUR HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IS NEEDED MOST, ON PALM BEACH COUNTY'S TITLE ONE SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS THAT SERVE CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF ACADEMIC FAILURE, AND THOSE FROM LOW SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. IN 2024, OVER 5,402 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CAMPS LOOKING TO EXPLORE SOUTHEASTERN FLORIDA'S NATIVE NATURAL HABITAT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $376,687
Program Service Revenue $194,396
Investment Income $6,844
Other Revenue $-1,162
TOTAL REVENUE $576,765

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $280,418
Fundraising Expenses $61,296
Program Expenses $405,612
Other Expenses $263,864
TOTAL EXPENSES $544,282

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $576,765 $644,750 -0.1%
Expenses $544,282 $518,227 +0.1%
Net Income $32,483 $126,523 -0.7%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
14
Volunteers
20

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
5
$85,864
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN RUSSO PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY ROY VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH ROBINSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA WHITE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY BARRETTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE CLARK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTONIO LIGUORI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISABETH SALVADORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISSET SANCHEZ-SCHWARTZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDI WALDEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANICA SANBORN EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$82,264 $3,600 $85,864
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $576,765 $544,282 $1,122,726 $32,483
2023 $644,750 $518,227 $1,090,243 $126,523
2022 $463,541 $384,151 $963,720 $79,390
2021 $497,341 $378,215 $884,330 $119,126
2020 $460,312 $351,475 $765,204 $108,837
2019 $496,369 $391,591 $656,367 $104,778
2018 $379,016 $325,933 $551,589 $53,083
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