Friends Of The Virgin Islands National Park
Friends Of The Virgin Islands National Park
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About this organization
Mission
The Friends Of Virgin Islands National Park Advances The Protection And Preservation Of The Natural And Cultural Resources Of Virgin Islands National Park And Promotes The Responsible Enjoyment Of This Unique National Treasure While Educating And Inspiring Adults And Children To Be Stewards Of The Environment.
About
EDUCATION PROJECTS FUNDED AND IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHERED THE GREATER ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE RESOURCES OF VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN, SMALL GRANTS FOR TEACHERS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ACTIVITES FOR CHILDREN. DURING THIS PERIOD: EARTH DAY ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR -THIS YEAR'S EARTH DAY FAIR FOCUSED ON BEACH CLEAN-UPS AROUND THE ISLAND. LEARN TO SWIM -PROVIDED SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & VOLUNTEERS TO THE PARK'S LEARN TO SWIM PROJECT CONDUCTED AT TRUNK BAY EACH SUMMER. SCHOLARSHIP FUND -PROVIDED 3 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS STUDYING IN NATURAL SCIENCE FIELDS AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL. SUMMER CAMPS -INSTEAD OF OUR USUAL SUMMER CAMPS, FRIENDS SUPPORTED IN-PARK ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS ORGANIZED BY OTHER SUMMER CAMPS. FRIENDS APP -PRODUCED AND LAUNCHED AN APP TO INFORM VISITORS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES OF VI NATIONAL PARK. DONOR/MEMBER EDUCATION -KEPT DONORS, MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC INFORMED OF PARK NEWS AND ISSUES THROUGH A NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE. NIGHT SKY PROGRAM -CONDUCTED A NIGHT SKY PROGRAM FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The friends of virgin islands national park advances the protection and preservation of the natural and cultural resources of virgin islands national park and promotes the responsible enjoyment of this unique national treasure while educating and inspiring adults and children to be stewards of the environment.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The friends of virgin islands national park advances the protection and preservation of the natural and cultural resources of virgin islands national park and promotes the responsible enjoyment of this unique national treasure while educating and inspiring adults and children to be stewards of the environment.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is VI, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was PO BOX 1341, ST JOHN, VI, 00831.
- The form of the non-profit reports 36 employees as of 2019.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $97,489.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1988.
- 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 J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $650,413 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $214,231 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.