Friends of Biscayne Bay Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations primary exempt purpose is to support and enhance the environmental condition of Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County Florida through a Citizens Support Organization CSO for the State of Floridas Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves
- Income
- $49,926
- Spending
- $45,179
- Reserves
- 7.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (2)
- $15,000 spent. Biscayne Bay Restoration Stewardship Projects Friends of Biscayne Bay FOBB advanced several on-the-ground projects supporting Biscayne Bay restoration and stewardship Derelict Trap Rodeo FOBB organized and supported a community-based derelict fishing trap removal event in Biscayne Bay working with agency partners to remove abandoned traps that pose risks to marine life and navigation The project engaged volunteers local officials and the public in hands-on marine debris removal Sonde Water Quality Monitoring Project FOBB partnered with Florida International University to support the deployment of water quality monitoring sondes in Biscayne Bay and its tributaries FOBBs role included landowner outreach site identification and public engagement to support long-term publicly accessible water quality data collection
- $30,181 spent. Outreach Education FOBB also conducted outreach and education activities to increase public awareness of Biscayne Bay water quality conservation issues and opportunities for civic engagement FOBB produced and distributed regular newsletters and digital communications reaching thousands of subscribers maintained active social media and website platforms to share educational content project updates and advocacy opportunities participated in public events cleanups and tabling opportunities including The Way of Water Baynanza and International Coastal Cleanup Day engaged the public in advocacy related to Biscayne Bay restoration water quality and land-use protections and supported the installation of interpretive signage at the Joe Farina Mangrove Preserve to educate visitors about the ecological significance of the site and honor its conservation legacy
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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