EIN 81-3369434

The Reef Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
State
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Reef Institute aims to function as a source for education, aquaculture, and research through the use of aquariums to promote ocean conservation. The organization provides educational programs both in-house and through outreach efforts with the goal of providing education and research that leads to conservation and sustainability of the ocean. The Reef Institute is located in West Palm Beach, FL.
Also known as...
Healthy Aquatics Marine Institute of Florida
Total revenues
$1,060,939
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total expenses
$690,072
2023
20192020202120222023$0$0.4m
Total assets
$491,203
2023
20192020202120222023$0$0.2m$0.4m
Num. employees
7
2023
20192020202120222023048

Program areas at The Reef Institute

Our mission is to provide education and research that will lead to conservation and sustainability of The ocean.

Grants made by The Reef Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)Fund Education Schol$10,500

Who funds The Reef Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)Research$287,870
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)Coral Bleaching Emergency Response$60,360
Community Foundation of BrowardGeneral Support$40,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at The Reef Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Leneita FixExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer$67,692
Mo Belanger| Communications Director
Leneita GrewDirector of Education
Mike TavaresCoral Restoration Director
Kort AlexandarData Manager

Financials for The Reef Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,016,229
Program services$44,710
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Total revenues$1,060,939

Form 990s for The Reef Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-20990View PDF
2022-122023-08-24990View PDF
2021-122022-07-07990View PDF
2020-122021-06-18990View PDF
2019-122020-12-22990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $60,360 from National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $287,870 from Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Community Foundation of Broward
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationAnimalsEnvironment
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
520 24th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Palm Beach County, FL
Website URL
reefinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(561) 312-2230
IRS details
EIN
81-3369434
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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