Mission
THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO RESTORE AND PROTECT AMERICA'S EVERGLADES THROUGH ITS THREE PROGRAMMATIC PILLARS: SCIENCE, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Public Charity
THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION INC
Based in PALMETTO BAY, FL, THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION INC operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $25.5M in revenue, $14.8M in expenses, $68.6M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 210 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $19.5M.
EIN: 593228899
PALMETTO BAY, FL
Alliances & Advocacy
NTEE: C01
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$25.5M
Total Expenses$14.8M
Total Assets$68.6M
Grant Records210
Funding Total$19.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Everglades Foundation Inc
How The Everglades Foundation Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$72
Programs
the work itself
$13
Management
running the organization
$15
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $72 for programs
$24
Advocacy
$23
The communications team supports the foundation's programmatic pillars and teams by creating and executing a comprehensive communications plan that advances the foundation's mission
$15
Science:our scientific expertise has always been the bedrock of the foundation, and it serves a critical role in achieving the 2030 restoration goals
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION
$102,000
$10,000
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$6,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$783,075
EDUCATION
$645,750
Showing up to 5 of 210 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CONTROLLER
Angie Iturrioz
DIRECTOR
Barbara Whitney Carr
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Begone Cazalis
VICE PRESIDENT OF POLICY & ENGAGEMENT
Bradley Watson
DIRECTOR
Bruce V Rauner
CHAIRMAN
Carlos M De La Cruz Jr
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25.5M | $14.8M | $68.6M |
| 2024 | $17.7M | $13.4M | $54.9M |
| 2023 | $18.0M | $11.5M | $47.8M |
| 2022 | $28.3M | $9.6M | $35.0M |
| 2021 | $12.6M | $8.0M | $17.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $12.6M to $25.5M (+102%), with total assets most recently reported at $68.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.