Marine Resources Council Of East Florida Inc
Marine Resources Council Of East Florida Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Marine Resources Council, an environmental 501(C)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, is to improve water quality and to protect and to restore the fish and wildlife resources of the Indian River lagoon, coastal waters, inshore reefs, and the watershed by advocating and using sound science, education, and the involvement of the public at large.
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS AND COORDINATES LONG-TERM PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AS WELL AS YOUTH AND FORMAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF ESTUARINE ECOLOGY, RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT LAGOON THREATS, AND CHANGE BEHAVIOR THROUGH SOCIAL MARKETING. ONE SUCH PROGRAM IS "BE FLORIDIAN NOW," AN EFFORT TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT NEWLY PASSED RESIDENTIAL FERTILIZER ORDINANCES AND ENCOURAGE LAGOON-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING PRACTICES. A MAJOR FOCUS OF BE FLORIDIAN NOW IS TO DISCOURAGE THE APPLICATION OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER DURING THE RAINY SEASON FROM JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, WHEN THE HARMFUL NUTRIENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO WASH INTO AREA WATER BODIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS AND PUBLIC EVENTS TO REACH CONSENSUS AND ENGAGE NEW SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION IN LAGOON PROTECTION. LAGOON FEST IS A LARGE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FESTIVAL THAT CAPTURES DIVERSE INTERESTS WITH MUSIC AND FOOD, AND THEN EDUCATES THEM THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND SPEAKERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOLDS A SUMMER CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO GAIN "BRIGHT FUTURES" VOLUNTEER HOURS WHILE ASSISTING WITH SCIENTIFIC DATA COLLECTION AND LEARNING ABOUT THE LAGOON ECOSYSTEM.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The purpose of the marine resources council (mrc) is to maintain and enhance the quality of marine systems for the economic, recreational, aesthetic, and environmental use of the people of florida”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The purpose of the marine resources council (mrc) is to maintain and enhance the quality of marine systems for the economic, recreational, aesthetic, and environmental use of the people of florida.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as FL.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 3275 DIXIE HIGHWAY NE, PALM BAY, FL, 32905.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 9 employees on their form.
- 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $169,795.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1990.
- 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 $303,033 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $141,840 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.