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Friends of Manatee Lagoon Inc

EIN 82-5477621 • 501(c)3 • West Palm Beach, FL

Profile

Dedicated to expanding environmental education opportunities for all ages in Palm Beach County and beyond through future enhanced exhibits and experimental learning opportunities.

6000 N Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33407

www.friendsofmanateelagoon.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

77th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$94,996

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

87th percentile

48%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

9.0%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$484,821

Up $156,659 (+48%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$25,000

Up $20,000 (+400%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$459,821

Up $136,659 (+42%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$558,306

Up $45,883 (+9.0%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$421,647

Up $37,169 (+9.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$136,659

Up $8,714 (+6.8%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $52,864Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $52,8642020Assets 2021: $55,285Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $55,2852021Assets 2022: $195,760Liabilities 2022: $543Net Assets 2022: $195,2172022Assets 2023: $328,162Liabilities 2023: $5,000Net Assets 2023: $323,1622023Assets 2024: $484,821Liabilities 2024: $25,000Net Assets 2024: $459,8212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$484,821
Liabilities$25,000
Net Assets$459,821
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2020: $56,988Expenses 2020: $16,360Net Income 2020: $40,6282020Revenue 2021: $75,426Expenses 2021: $73,005Net Income 2021: $2,4212021Revenue 2022: $382,394Expenses 2022: $242,463Net Income 2022: $139,9312022Revenue 2023: $512,423Expenses 2023: $384,478Net Income 2023: $127,9452023Revenue 2024: $558,306Expenses 2024: $421,647Net Income 2024: $136,6592024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$558,306
Expenses$421,647
Net Income$136,659
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$484,821
Liabilities
$25,000
Net assets
$459,821
Revenue
$558,306
Expenses
$421,647
Net income
$136,659
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.85$0.25$4.60$5.58$4.22$1.37
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.28$0.05$3.23$5.12$3.84$1.28
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.01$1.95$3.82$2.42$1.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$0.55$0.75$0.73$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$0.57$0.16$0.41
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$558,306
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Dedicated to expanding environmental education opportunities for all ages in Palm Beach County and beyond through future enhanced exhibits and experimental learning opportunities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$328,162$378,760▲ $50,598
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$106,061-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$328,162$484,821▲ $156,659
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,000$25,000▲ $20,000
Total Liabilities$5,000$25,000▲ $20,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$203,628$392,827▲ $189,199
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$119,534$66,994▼ $52,540
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$323,162$459,821▲ $136,659
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$328,162$484,821▲ $156,659
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Anne MesserExecutive DirectorFT$94,996$94,996

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Pamela RauchPresident
Carrie HannaDirector
E Jack LightonDirector
Michele JacobsDirector
Nika CiarfellaDirector
Noel MartinezDirector
Tom QuealyDirector
Kate CotnerSecretary
John ButlerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$553,603
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,703
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$287,297
Change in Net Assets
$136,659
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$326,651
Total Fundraising Expense$95,316
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$94,996
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$94,996-$94,996
Other Expenses$173,807-$93,078$93,078
Advertising$14,466$17,777$2,238$34,481
Occupancy-$10,473-$10,473
Office Expenses-$6,479-$6,479
Fees for Services Accounting$1,430$4,298-$5,728
Fees for Services Legal$651$1,954-$2,605
Total Functional Expenses$190,354$135,977$95,316$421,647
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraising$266,306---
Total Events$266,306---
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Staff and the Board works with the tax preparer to provide appropriate responses to each Schedule O item. The final return is reviewed thoroughly by the Treasurer before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members are required annually to complete a conflict of interest form and are required to recuse themselves if or when a conflict arises.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The Board performs comparison to other non-profits of similar size and revenues to determine reasonable compensation for the Executive Director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friends of Manatee Lagoon Inc
EIN
82-5477621
Phone
5616262833
Address
6000 N FLAGLER DRIVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407

Signing Officer

Name
John Butler
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-05-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Fuoco Group Llp
Address
200 PARKWAY DR S STE 302, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
Preparer
Joshua D Norris CPA
Phone
9149993230
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Community Outreach & Education Programs Our mission is to educate the community about the challenges manatees face in Florida, while raising funds and awareness to support efforts that offer transformative opportunities to learn about manatee protection and marine life conservation. We are committed to connecting with and engaging community members to build strong relationships that further our mission. This is achieved through a series of educational events at Manatee Lagoon, as well as our active participation in local community events. These gatherings provide us with the opportunity to teach children and families about the importance of protecting our fragile environment. In 2024, we participated in the following community events:ManateeFest, TurtleFest, Cognizant, WestLake Community Fall Fair, and Clematis by Night.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Staff and the Board works with the tax preparer to provide appropriate responses to each Schedule O item. The final return is reviewed thoroughly by the Treasurer before it is filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Board members are required annually to complete a conflict of interest form and are required to recuse themselves if or when a conflict arises.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board performs comparison to other non-profits of similar size and revenues to determine reasonable compensation for the Executive Director.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3No documents available to the public.
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