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1390 S DIXIE HWY STE 2203
Coral Gables FL 33146-2945
Coral Gables FL | IRS ruling year: 2007 | EIN: 13-4341209
The South Florida National Parks Trust is a partnership organization that supports South Florida's four national parks -- Everglades National Park, Biscayne National ... (More)
The South Florida National Parks Trust is a partnership organization that supports South Florida's four national parks -- Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve -- through fundraising and community outreach. (Less)
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This charity's score is 88%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for South Florida National Parks Trust is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
South Florida National Parks Trust has earned a 87% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 20/20 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 20/20 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 59.32% - 8/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 59.32% - 8/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 91.61% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 91.61% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (South Florida National Parks Trust) or EIN (134341209) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
South Florida National Parks Trust reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Staffing
Grants Received
Grants Sent
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
We lost Fundraising opportunities due to prospects and donors not meeting, and focusing on giving to human social organizations
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
We had to create a virtual education program to keep the k-12 students engage with the environment.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
We started to meet virtually and have virtual events.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Virtual environmental education.
Not Currently Scored
South Florida National Parks Trust cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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South Florida National Parks Trust reported its largest program on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
The South Florida National Parks Trust has funded more than $6 million in projects in South Florida's national parks in the critical areas of environmental education, resource protection, visitor serv ... (More)
The South Florida National Parks Trust has funded more than $6 million in projects in South Florida's national parks in the critical areas of environmental education, resource protection, visitor services, volunteer activities and community outreach. (Less)
South Florida National Parks Trust cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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South Florida National Parks Trust has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Founded in 2002, The Alliance for Florida's National Parks is the official philanthropic partner for Florida's four national park units: Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks, as well as Big Cypress National Preserve. We strive to instill in all people an appreciation of Florida's public lands and natural resources for what they are - the key to the sustainability and prosperity of the state. Through five focused pillars of support, The Alliance's work enriches the park experience and creates deeper connections between diverse communities and the nature that abounds in their backyards. Those five pillars are environmental education, exploration, preservation & protection, restoration, and community engagement.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
We strive to instill in all people an appreciation of Florida’s public lands and natural resources for what they are – the key to the sustainability and prosperity of the state – by enriching the park experience and connecting diverse communities to the nature that abounds in their backyards. You may have once known us as the South Florida National Parks Trust. We recently reintroduced ourselves as The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks. As The Alliance, we are about more than just raising funds – we unite those who champion the safeguarding of these national parks, ensuring that Florida remains natural, wild and – most importantly – accessible. The scope of the projects that we have supported over the years has increased significantly, so the reach that we hope to have within the Florida community and beyond has increased significantly as well. We believe that this more inclusive name for our organization will help us achieve that.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: • Strategy A: Broaden the Alliance’s donor base by strengthening cultivation and engagement activities. o Engage the Board of Directors to identify new donors
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Two: Develop a fundraising “pipeline” inclusive of events, annual funds, individual and major gifts, campaigns, and planned giving, with an understanding of the importance of unrestricted gifts.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Goal Three: : Build awareness of the Alliance and its philanthropic mission through the implementation of a coordinated communications strategy
Goal Type: Focus on core programs to achieve mission and scale back on programs not seen as core.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Executive Director attended the Everglades Alliance conference to understand the many challenges our national parks face with water flow, quality, and ecosystem. Training in creating a donor pipeline to help increase revenue.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
We are not an advocacy group. We engage our community to come and enjoy our national parks in South Florida. We work with FWC, Everglades Foundation, Florida National Park Association, National Park Foundation, and the National Park Rangers to help improve the projects and programs within the national parks.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
We help the park create an award-winning Virtual Environmental Program, that was the crown jewel of the National Park System. Many of the National Parks across the country followed our footsteps and created their own virtual programs.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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