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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0833998

FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · HOUMA, LA 70364

Financials

$688K$525K2023$685K$613K2024$718K$695K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$718,446$694,773$23,673$833,825$1,939$831,886
December 31, 2024990$684,519$612,953$71,566$810,444$2,231$808,213
December 31, 2023990$687,788$525,434$162,354$746,183$9,536$736,647
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$699,934
of which government grants
$62,242
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$18,512
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$274,290
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$310,588
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,450
Travel
$3,708
Depreciation
$15,452
Program services (functional)
$29,684
Management and general (functional)
$397,613
Fundraising (functional)
$267,476

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$810,444
Total assets, end of year
$833,825
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,939
Net assets, end of year
$831,886
Land, buildings and equipment
$367,674
Net assets without donor restrictions
$531,886
Net assets with donor restrictions
$300,000
Gross receipts
$718,446
Employees
7
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
LA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER BRADFORDPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
KRISTIAN KEYVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
WAYNE ROBINSONTREASURER
Officer
0$0
JESSICA ADAMSSECRETARY
Officer
0$0
JONATHAN FORETEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER BRADFORDPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
KRISTIAN KEYVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
JEREMY DAVISTREASURER
Officer
0$0
JESSICA ADAMSSECRETARY
Officer
0$0
JONATHAN FORETEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESSICA ADAMSSECRETARY
Officer
0$0
JONATHAN FORETEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee
0$0
JEREMY DAVISTREASURER
Officer
0$0
HEATHER BRADFORDPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
KRISTIAN KEYVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7910 PARK AVE, HOUMA, LA 70364-3285
In care of
% JONATHAN FORET
Signed the 990
JONATHAN FORET, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(985) 580-7289
Return prepared by
RODRIGUE CPA LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF SOUTH LA WETLANDS DISCOVERY CENTER IS TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE WAY WE THINK, TEACH, AND LEARN ABOUT LOUISIANAS DISAPPEARING COAST. WE ARE CURRENTLY RAISING FUNDS TO FURTHER OUR MISSION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SWAMP CAMP: OUR ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP IS OPEN TO STUDENTS AGES 9-12. OUR CAMPERS TAKE FIELD TRIPS TO EXCITING WETLAND VENUES AND RETURN TO THE BAYOU TERREBONNE WATERLIFE MUSEUM TO DISCUSS THEIR EXPERIENCES AND PARTICIPATE IN OTHER HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $12,176 · revenue $13,395
  • HURRICANE RESILIENCE: HURRICANE RESILIENCE IS A 20-DAY HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO MAKE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN HURRICANE SCIENCE AND THEIR COASTAL COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING HOW THESE STUDENTS CAN PLAN FOR A MORE RESILIENT FUTURE.
    Expenses $3,146
  • COASTAL CLASSROOM: COASTAL CLASSROOM INTEGRATES WETLANDS EDUCATION WITH THE CURRENT LOUISIANA SCIENCE STANDARDS TO DEVELOP HANDS-ON LESSONS FOCUSING ON LOUISIANAS COASTAL LAND LOSS CRISIS. THESE INTERACTIVE LESSONS ARE DESIGNED TO BRING THE WETLANDS INTO THE STANDARD CLASSROOM. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DELVE INTO PROBLEMS LIKE SUBSIDENCE AND SALTWATER INTRUSION AND EXAMINE THE EFFECTS OF THESE PROBLEMS ON THE SURROUNDING COASTAL ECOSYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO THE PROBLEMS OF LAND LOSS, STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO EXAMINE THE VARIOUS PROTECTION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS ALONG THE COAST AND LEARN HOW THESE EFFORTS ARE HELPING TO PRESERVE LOUISIANAS WETLANDS.
    Expenses $754
  • Expenses $13,608

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0833998
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$833,825
Income (IRS master file)
$718,446

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$718,446$694,773$833,825XML
990December 2024$684,519$612,953$810,444XML
990December 2023$687,788$525,434$746,183XML
990December 2022$542,721$439,594$582,107IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0833998).

Questions about FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION is 20-0833998.
Is FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $718,446, expenses of $694,773 and total assets of $833,825 at year end.

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