2025-10-27T10:18:35-05:00 2024-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 420 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE SUITE 900 ORLANDO FL 32801 990 2024-01-01 932339383 SEAGRASS RESTORATION INSTITUTE INC SEAG 8636603391 PO BOX 7034 LAKELAND FL 33807 JAY M TANNER PRESIDENT 8636603391 2025-10-27 1 1 TINA HENTON P00630282 4078021200 2025-10-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X JAY M TANNER PO BOX 7034 LAKELAND FL 33807 172661 0 X WWW.SEAGRASSRESTORATION.ORG X 2023 FL DEDICATED TO THE SUSTAINABLE RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS. 3 3 0 3 0 0 25000 172661 0 0 0 0 0 0 25000 172661 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1982 77635 1982 77635 23018 95026 23018 118044 0 0 23018 118044 X SEAGRASS RESTORATION INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO THE SUSTAINABLE RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND-BASED CORAL AND SEAGRASS NURSERIES IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE RECOVERY OF VITAL MARINE HABITATS AND TO PROTECT BIODIVERSITY.SEAGRASS PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING MARINE ECOSYSTEMS. THESE UNDERWATER MEADOWS PROVIDE SHELTER AND NURSERY GROUNDS FOR JUVENILE FISH, INVERTEBRATES, ENDANGERED SPECIES, AND SPORT FISHERIES. THEY SERVE AS A FOOD SOURCE FOR HERBIVORES LIKE SEA TURTLES AND MANATEES, WHILE ALSO PRODUCING OXYGEN AND SEQUESTERING CARBON HELPING MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE.HOWEVER, SEAGRASS HABITATS ARE VULNERABLE TO THREATS SUCH AS COASTAL DEVELOPMENT, POLLUTION, BOAT DAMAGE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE. THEIR DESTRUCTION CAN LEAD TO BIODIVERSITY LOSS AND ECOSYSTEM COLLAPSE. CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOCUS ON PROTECTING AND RESTORING THESE HABITATS TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH OF MARINE COMMUNITIES AND COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS. 0 0 76379 REEF RENEWAL USA:THE SEAGRASS RESTORATION INSTITUTE, A FLORIDA-BASED NONPROFIT, CENTERS AROUND A STATE-OF-THE-ART LAND-BASED AQUACULTURE FACILITY IN RUSKIN, DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH REEF RENEWAL USA. THIS NURSERY ENABLES CONTROLLED CORAL CULTIVATION, ENHANCING SURVIVAL RATES AND GENETIC RESILIENCE BEFORE TRANSPLANTATION ONTO DEGRADED REEF SYSTEMS. BY SAFEGUARDING CORAL HEALTH AND TESTING GENOTYPES FOR CLIMATE ADAPTABILITY, THE FACILITY SETS A NEW STANDARD IN REEF RESTORATION SCIENCE. THIS STRATEGIC COLLABORATION COMPLEMENTS REEF RENEWAL USA'S BROADER MISSION TO REHABILITATE FLORIDA'S CORAL REEFS. TOGETHER, THE ORGANIZATIONS ARE SCALING RESTORATION EFFORTS THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED STEWARDSHIP, AIMING TO RESTORE BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM STABILITY IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE. 76379 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X CRAIG WATSON 8636603391 PO BOX 7034 LAKELAND FL 33807 X JAY M TANNER PRESIDENT 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CRAIG WATSON VP/TREASURER 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID BOOZER SECRETARY 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 172661 172661 172661 0 0 0 X 19106 19106 358 358 599 599 7336 7336 48 48 2833 2833 1523 1523 REEF RENEWAL PROGRAM EX 45175 45175 LICENSE & PERMITS 657 657 77635 76379 1256 0 23018 95289 25588 2833 0 22755 23018 118044 0 0 X 23018 118044 23018 118044 23018 118044 95026 0 X 0 0 0 X 25000 172661 197661 25000 172661 197661 21047 176614 197661 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 25588 2833 22755 22755 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IV OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, THE SOLE CLASS OF MEMBERS OF SEAGRASS RESTORATION INSTITUTE, INC. CONSISTS OF ITS DIRECTORS. MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION DO NOT POSSESS ANY RIGHTS BEYOND THOSE CONFERRED UPON THEM IN THEIR CAPACITY AS DIRECTORS. THIS STRUCTURE ENSURES THAT GOVERNANCE AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY REMAIN EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND NO ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES ARE GRANTED OUTSIDE OF BOARD SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION OF FORM 990, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE RETURN TO ENSURE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND ALIGNMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS. THIS OVERSIGHT REFLECTS THE BOARD'S COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ALL REGULATORY FILINGS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ADMINISTERED, ENFORCED, AND UPDATED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. IT REQUIRES ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND AFFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. IF THE BOARD SUSPECTS A FAILURE TO DISCLOSE A CONFLICT, IT MUST INFORM THE INDIVIDUAL, INVESTIGATE, AND, IF NECESSARY, TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION, INCLUDING TERMINATION OR REMOVAL. ALL PERSONNEL ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING SUSPECTED NON-DISCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY. VIOLATIONS ARE CONSIDERED OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COMMITS TO PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE OPERATIONS ALIGN WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT JEOPARDIZE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THESE REVIEWS ASSESS COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS FOR REASONABLENESS, PROPER DOCUMENTATION, AND COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY. ADDITIONALLY, CONFIDENTIALITY IS EMPHASIZED, AND ALL DISCLOSURES ARE TO BE HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIVACY POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 19,106. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 19,106.