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Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association Inc

EIN 59-1876345 · Tallahassee, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT FLORIDAS 825 MILES OF SANDY BEACHES, TO REPAIR THE 433 MILES OF CRITICALLY-ERODING BEACHES, AND ENHANCE PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS AND MARINE TURTLE HABITAT.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$902,971
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
4
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$182,956, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $415,365 spent. THE ANNUAL MEETING/CONFERENCE - FOR ALL MEMBERS TO DISCUSS FLORIDAS BEACH MANAGEMENT EFFORTS, CONSERVATION PRACTICES, AND BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECTS. THE GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING OF THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO CONDUCTED AND IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED IN SCOPE TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTION ON OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE INITIATIVES IN FLORIDA. FSBPA HAS COLLABORATED WITH RESILIENCY FLORIDA TO ACCOMPLISH THE CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES.
  2. $208,217 spent. NATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ON BEACH PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY - ATTENDANCE INCLUDES VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, AND A NUMBER OF SPECIALIZED INTERESTS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN PRESERVING BEACHES AND ADDRESSING THEIR CRITICAL EROSION WITH VARIOUS ENGINEERED AND NATURAL SOLUTIONS.
  3. $147,190 spent. GOVERNMENTAL MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - INFORMATIONAL DISSEMINATION SERVICES INCLUDE A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, GOVERNMENTAL UPDATES AND ALERTS IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP GOVERNMENTAL, AS WELL AS, GENERAL MEMBERS WELL-INFORMED. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND POLICY INITIATIVES, CHANGES, AND INFORMATION AND TESTIMONY ARE PROVIDED BY STAFF AND MEMBERS IN VARIOUS FORUMS UPON REQUEST. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES ARE CONTINUALLY MONITORED, AND SUCH FORMAL HEARINGS ARE FREQUENTLY ATTENDED.
  4. MONITORED AND REPORTED AGENCY UPDATES AS WELL AS ISSUES OF HEIGHTENED CONCERN TO MEMBERS. COLLABORATED WITH OTHER COASTAL STAKEHOLDER GROUPS.
  5. MONITORED AND REPORTED AGENCY UPDATES AS WELL AS ISSUES OF HEIGHTENED CONCERN TO MEMBERS. COLLABORATED WITH OTHER COASTAL STAKEHOLDER GROUPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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