EIN 35-2606320

Coastal Connections

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
State
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Coastal Connections protects coastal habitats for sea turtle survival by educating and connecting people to the environment. It fosters recovery of sea turtles through initiatives like Turtle Connections, which provides immersive experiences close to sea turtles and their nesting beaches. Vero Goes Zero mobilizes businesses, individuals, and organizations toward cleaner oceans and beaches. Additionally, Travel for Turtles encourages eco-tourism that supports turtle-friendly practices while benefiting local communities.
Total revenues
$291,704
2023
Total expenses
$206,609
2023
Total assets
$338,968
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Coastal Connections

Turtle Travels - For the Eco-Traveler knowing their choice of lodging and engagement in short-term experiences supports sea turtle survival and the local community.
Vero Goes Zero - Involving businessess, individuals, governements, religious groups, and other organizations in paving a path for cleaner and healthier oceans and beaches.
Turtle Connections - Providing physical, emotional, education, and virtual connections that build a desire to protect sea turtles and habitats.

Who funds Coastal Connections

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$21,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$10,500
Olivia Delacruz FoundationCharitable$10,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Coastal Connections

NameTitleCompensation
Kendra (Cope) BergmanFounder and Executive Director
Kendra CopeHistory and Accomplishments After Finishing Up Her Graduate Studies and Moving To Vero Beach, FL$42,000
Megan LynchPresident$0
Kim SondermanSecretary$0
Melissa MedlockTreasurer$0

Financials for Coastal Connections

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$264,323
Program services$22,188
Investment income and dividends$5,103
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$90
Total revenues$291,704

Form 990s for Coastal Connections

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-15990View PDF
2022-122023-04-28990View PDF
2021-122022-04-08990EZView PDF
2020-122021-07-02990EZView PDF
2019-122021-06-02990EZView PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
September 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 12, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3321 Bridge Plaza Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Metro area
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
County
Indian River County, FL
Website URL
coastal-connections.org/ 
Phone
(214) 676-0011
IRS details
EIN
35-2606320
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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