Wetlands Institute
Wetlands Institute
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About this organization
Mission
The Wetlands Institute’s mission is to promote appreciation, understanding and stewardship of wetlands and coastal ecosystems through programs in research, education and conservation. Annually, the Institute educates over 20,000 visitors, and 12,000 school aged children in formal education programs. Founded in 1969 by the late Herbert H. Mills, The Wetlands Institute has pioneered a number of research, education and conservation programs about wetlands and coastal ecosystems, and worked with numerous regional, national and international organizations to foster stewardship of these resources worldwide.
About
To educate the public (school children, college students & adults) on the function and values of wetlands & coastal ecosystems throughout the state of New Jersey. To research the ecosystem function and keystone and flagship species resulting in and utilizing coastal & wetlands ecosystems. To create stewardship and conservation projects and programs to preserve and protect coastal and wetland ecosystems.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The mission of the wetlands institute is to promote appreciation, understanding and stewardship of wetland and coastal ecosystems through programs in research, conservation and education.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “The mission of the wetlands institute is to promote appreciation, understanding and stewardship of wetland and coastal ecosystems through programs in research, conservation and education.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is NJ as per legal requirements.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 59 employees reported on their 990 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,272,803.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- 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 $1,105,262 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $106,871 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 has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.