EIN 23-6400408

Archbold Expeditions (ABS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
113
City
State
Year formed
1937
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The mission of Archbold is to build and share the scientific knowledge needed to protect the life, lands, and waters of the heart of Florida and beyond.
Also known as...
Archbold Biological Station
Total revenues
$8,038,871
2022
Total expenses
$8,485,832
2022
Total assets
$92,012,525
2022
Num. employees
113
2022

Program areas at ABS

Archbold Expeditions, Inc. conducts scientific research, education and, conservation programs across the lands and waters of the headwaters of the everglades watershed in south central Florida. Within this landscape Archbold Expeditions, Inc. Manages nearly 20,000 acres, serving as a natural labratory for programmatic activities, including (1) Archbold biological station, a 5,200-acre pristine Florida scrub ecosystem located on the ancient lake wales ridge; (2) the 10,500-acre buck island ranch, a working cattle ranch landscape formerly managed by Archbold Expeditions, Inc. as the macarthur agro-ecology research center maerc; and (3) the wetland and upland ecosystem restoration landscape of the 3,600-acre Archbold reserve. Scientific research: staff and visiting scientists study ecological patterns and processes on pristine Florida scrub ecosystems, working ranchlands, and wetland and upland restoration lands in the headwaters of the everglades. Fields of research include but are not limited topopulation biology, animal behavior, biogeography, restoration ecology, community ecology, conservation biology, agro-ecology, limnology, entomology, evolution and landscape ecology. Contributions to fundamental science have resulted to date in more than two thousand and five hundred research publications. Many Archbold Expeditions, Inc. research activities are coordinated with national and international research networks such as the us department of agriculture long-term agroecosystem research ltar network, the global lakes ecological research gleon network, and idigbio, the national network for biological museum collections research. Research at buck island ranch is linked to life cycle analyses (greenhouse gases, water quality and quantity) of agricultural products. In addition to contributions to scientific understanding, Archbold Expeditions, Inc. research informs conservation and land management decision-making on Archbold property, across the watershed, and internationally. Studies of rare species, the cycling of fire, water, nutrients and carbon, and the relationship between agriculture production and sustaining essential ecosystem processes, are all represented on Archbold's property. These studies guide land management and land and water conservation by public agencies, conservation organizations, and private landowners.education: this description of education programs at Archbold is for a typical year. Archbold Expeditions, Inc. Links its scientific research to education through programs that provide education and outreachactivities at Archbold biological station, buck island ranch, and thearchbold reserve. The education program is multifaceted. Itencompasses environmental education and science curriculum developmentfor grades 3 - 5 and schoolchildren summer camps with more than onethousand k-12 schoolchildren participating annually. Undergraduate andgraduate students conduct independent research advised by archboldstaff; more than 100 masters and doctoral theses have stemmed fromstudent research. Visiting classes from colleges and universitiesaround the country use Archbold Expeditions, Inc. lands for teaching and field biology. Archbold Expeditions, Inc. Hosts many public agency, conservation organization, and other events including seminars and talks, meetings, workshops, tours and demonstration days at Archbold biological station and at buck island ranch. Archbold Expeditions, inc.offers talks and tours, guided nature trails, and other events open to the public.conservation: Archbold Expeditions, Inc. property includes management of lands and waters of national conservation significance and its research informs conservation management across the ridges, ranches and rivers of the nationally important headwaters of the everglades watershed. Archbold biological station is a globally significant preserve, which supports the threatened Florida scrub habitat and 19 federally threatened and endangered species. Buck island ranch lies within an important sub basin of the headwaters of the everglades, providing habitat for 6 federally listed species, serving as a vital element in Florida's network of wildlife corridors, and providing essential ecosystem services from working lands. On the Archbold reserve, a degraded former cattle ranch Archbold Expeditions, Inc. has a research and conservation focus on large scale ecological restoration, with an emphasis on the scrub, seepage slopes and cutthroat flatwoods communities of the site. In addition to conservation land management, Archbold staff serve as independent advisors to public and private conservation organizations, for example, to establish biological priorities for land acquisition and management, the establishment of the Florida wildlife corridor, land and water conservation, and restoration by public agencies, conservation organizations, and private landowners.

Grants made by ABS

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Collier County 4 H AssociationProvide Data for Epa Grant$4,820

Who funds Archbold Expeditions (ABS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$973,134
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$56,500
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund (GSPF)Environment & Animal Protection$50,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at ABS

NameTitleCompensation
Hilary Swain, Ph.D.Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer , Senior Research Biologist$196,533
Bonnie Wolff-PelaezChief Operating Officer
Vivienne Sclater, M.A.Director of Data and Technology
Deborah B.a. PollardDirector of Philanthropy , E - Mail / Development Director
Tahlia Warrick, M.S.Director of Advancement
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for ABS

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,945,354
Program services$1,190,904
Investment income and dividends$889,244
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-267,975
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-450,347
Miscellaneous revenues$731,691
Total revenues$8,038,871

Form 990s for ABS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-13990View PDF
2021-122023-01-12990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122020-01-27990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Llano Partners Foundation
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $14,423 from TR Vaughn-Jordan Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Hufty Foundation
November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentPublic policy
Characteristics
National levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
123 Main Dr
Venus, FL 33960
Metro area
Sebring-Avon Park, FL
County
Highlands County, FL
Website URL
archbold-station.org/ 
Phone
(863) 465-2571
IRS details
EIN
23-6400408
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1937
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0202205
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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