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Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc

Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc

Waycross, GA 31503
Tax ID58-0515884

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About this organization

Revenue

$972,755

Expenses

$978,199

Website

okeswamp.org

Mission

Our mission is to provide visitor access and interpretive education that inspires conservation advocacy for the Okefenokee Swamp

About

The organization provides and maintains a broadly based program consisting of: guided boat excursions into the swamp, lectures, fixed, animated and live exhibits, extensive in-swamp boardwalks, a guided train tour of typical swamp areas, all presenting and interpreting the unique nature of the Okefenokee Swamp - its plant, animal and reptile inhabitants and its evolution. During 2018, 97,926 adults and children visited the park. Also, many students and their teachers with an instructor guide visited on educational field trips. They reported program revenues of 722,013 in 2018.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Part iii, question 1 mission we are the worlds window to the okefenokee swamp. our mission is to promote ecological tourism and education by providing a convenient point of entry into the okefenokee swamp-an authentic opportunity for the public to learn about the wildlife, culture, and natural beauty of the "land of the trembling earth".”.

When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Part iii, question 1 mission we are the worlds window to the okefenokee swamp. our mission is to promote ecological tourism and education by providing a convenient point of entry into the okefenokee swamp-an authentic opportunity for the public to learn about the wildlife, culture, and natural beauty of the "land of the trembling earth".”.

  • The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as GA.
  • The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 501 HILL ST, WAYCROSS, GA, 31501.
  • As per the non-profit's form for 2019, they have 35 employees on their payroll.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$5,444.
  • The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 19 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1946.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $448,515 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $21,778 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has a business related organization transaction.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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