EIN 59-3340282

Us S for Belize Foundation for Res

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
State
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Bfree conserves Belize's biodiversity and cultural heritage through scientific research, environmental education, community outreach, and conservation programs.
Also known as...
Us for Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education; Us for Bfree
Total revenues
$731,501
2022
Total expenses
$439,429
2022
Total assets
$943,656
2022
Num. employees
26
2022

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
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundInternational, Foreign Affairs$275,000
Commonwealth Zoological Corporation (CZC)Conservation/wild Life$30,000
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$15,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Us S for Belize Foundation for Res

NameTitleCompensation
Jacob MarlinExecutive Director$43,930
Tyler SanvilleProgram Manager
Peter EsselmanBoard Secretary / Treasurer / Board Member$0
Pam GarvinTreasurer / Board Member$0
James RotenbergPresident / Secretary / Board Member$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Us S for Belize Foundation for Res

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$533,903
Program services$197,034
Investment income and dividends$564
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$731,501

Form 990s for Us S for Belize Foundation for Res

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-21990View PDF
2021-122022-08-16990View PDF
2020-122021-11-01990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Commonwealth Zoological Corporation (CZC)
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 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $31,846 from Commonwealth Zoological Corporation (CZC)
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/ 
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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