Program areas at Us S for Belize Foundation for Res
Us for Belize Foundation for research & enviromental education, inc. (bfree) implements environmental education programs and activities for students, teachers, conservation workers, protected area managers, and staff for both belizeans and participants from abroad. In 2022, bfree hosted numerous university and college courses from the usa and Belize for many us students and some belizeans students. Bfree conducted a year long on-line education program series for international and belizean institutions and students. About 26% of the bfree's program expenses went toward offereing educational opportunites and activities.
Bfree operates a private research and education facility on 1,153 acre private reserve of tropical rainforest nestled in the foothills of the maya moutains in southern Belize. About 6% of bfree's program expenses went towards field station operations and improvements.
Bfree conducts and supports biological research on various organisms, including mammals, birds, repitiles and amphibians, invertebrates, plants and other taxa. In 2022, bfree hosted several scientific researchers from the us and and Belize. Research ranged from bird and reptile studies to plant and mammal surveys. About 12% of bfree's program expenses went towards facilitating and conducting research activities. Bfree continued several long-term research projects focusing on wildcat research, freshwater turtles and cacao agroforestry.
Other expenses not allocated to specific projects
Who funds Us S for Belize Foundation for Res
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Us S for Belize Foundation for Res
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Jacob Marlin | Executive Director | $43,930 | 2023-11-21 |
Tyler Sanville | Program Manager | | 2022-07-30 |
Peter Esselman | Board Secretary / Treasurer / Board Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Pam Garvin | Treasurer / Board Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
James Rotenberg | President / Secretary / Board Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for Us S for Belize Foundation for Res
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $533,903 | $387,906 | 37.6% |
Program services | $197,034 | $26,157 | 653.3% |
Investment income and dividends | $564 | $1,023 | -44.9% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $2,456 | -100% |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $731,501 | $417,542 | 75.2% |
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Data update history
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironmentForeign affairsPublic policy
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 3520 NW 43rd St
- Gainesville, FL 32606
- Metro area
- Gainesville, FL
- County
- Alachua County, FL
- Website URL
- bfreebz.org/Â
- Phone
- (352) 256-1281
IRS details
- EIN
- 59-3340282
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1995
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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