Nonprofit · EIN 59-6510980
LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY
Tax-exempt · ENGLEWOOD, FL 34295
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $365,716 | $97,054 | $268,662 | $3,223,997 | $2,279 | $3,221,718 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $412,350 | $175,088 | $237,262 | $2,887,388 | $1,793 | $2,885,595 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $234,020 | $178,793 | $55,227 | $2,617,187 | $1,297 | $2,615,890 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $330,858
- Membership dues
- $39,890
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $21,609
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,710
- Other revenue
- $13,249
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,379
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $20,862
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,400
- Occupancy
- $11,997
- Travel
- $18
- Depreciation
- $2,270
- Program services (functional)
- $41,243
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,812
- Fundraising (functional)
- $27,999
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,887,388
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,223,997
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,279
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,221,718
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,132,865
- Publicly traded securities
- $629,872
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,159,021
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $62,697
- Gross receipts
- $365,716
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 135
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE T COLL | TREASURER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MALCOLM COLLINGWOOD | PRIOR TREASU Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SIDNEY CRAMPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| EVA FURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MARK HORAN | DIRCETOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LOUISE MAURAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ROB ROBBINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN MCCURLEY | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| IRENE SLATTERY | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE COLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MALCOLM COLLINGWOOD | TREASURER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| EVA FURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ROB ROBBINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LARY STUHLMILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN MCCURLEY | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| IRENE SLATTERY | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALCOLM COLLINGWOOD | TREASURER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BUFFY CRAMPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| EVA FURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES COOPER | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN MCCURLEY | 2ND VICE PRE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| IRENE SLATTERY | 1ST VICE PRE Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1458, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34295-1458
- In care of
- % JAMES COOPER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- IRENE SLATTERY, PO BOX 1458, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34295
- Signed the 990
- DIANE T COLL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (941) 830-8922
- Website
- LEMONBAYCONSERVANCY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ALEJANDRA M JUFFE CPA
Mission
LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY WORKS TO PROTECT THE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS OF LEMON BAY, GASPARILLA SOUND, AND THEIR WATERSHEDS THROUGH LAND PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY INITIATIVES, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION POLICIES.
Program accomplishments
- LEMON CREEK WILDFLOWER PRESERVE IS AN 80 ACRE PRESERVE PURCHASED IN 2010. OVER THE NEXT 11 YEARS, THE PROPERTY WAS RESTORED FROM AN 18 HOLE EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE TO A VARIETY OF UPLAND HABITATS AND FRESH AND SALT WATER PONDS THAT FEED INTO LEMON CREEK. THE PRESERVE IS OPEN TO LBC MEMBERS DAILY AND TO THE PUBLIC FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOURS AND EVENTS. IN 2025, THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 60 VOLUNTEERS THAT PARTICIPATED IN LAND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AT THE PRESERVE. IN ADDITION TO LAND MANAGEMENT THE VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH MONTHLY WATER QUALITY TESTING, WEEKLY BIRD SURVEYS, PLANT SURVIVAL SURVEYS, TARPON NET PULLS, GUIDED NATURE WALKS AND THE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE EVENT.Expenses $31,264 · grants $1,000
- LEMON BAYWATCH IS LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY'S WATER QUALITY PROGRAM. IT INCLUDES SEVERAL INITIATIVES-EYES ON SEAGRASS, WATER QUALITY TESTING, GUIDED KAYAK TOURS, NATIVE CLAM RESERACH AND RESTORATION AND VERTICAL OYSTER GARDENS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 50 VOLUNTEERS THAT HELP TO MAKE THESE INITIATIVES SUCCESSFUL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. EYES ON SEAGRASS IS A MONITORING EVENT THAT OCCURS TWICE PER YEAR AT SEVERAL SITES. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO LOCAL AND STATE PARTNERS IN A LARGE EFFORT TO TRACK THE STATUS OF LOCAL SEAGRASS BEDS. VERTICAL OYSTER GARDENS HAS BECOME A VERY POPULAR METHOD OF REACHING OUT TO PRIVATE LANDOWNERS FOR MANY ORGANIZATIONS. OYSTER SHELLS ARE RECYCLED FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS, CLEANED, DRILLED AND HUNG ON A ROPE THAT CAN BE TIED UNDERNEATH A DOCK. IT IS A GREAT OUTREACH TOOL AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO HELP REBUILD THE OYSTER POPULATION AND FILTER THE WATER.Expenses $4,461
- LBC DEVELOPED A BURROWING OWL INITIATIVES IN 2024 TO ASSIST WITH MAPPING AND MONITORING A COLONY OF OWLS IN OUR SERVICE AREA. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 20 VOLUNTEERS ASSISITNG WITH THIS PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE VOLUNTEERS ARE ASSISTING WITH MARKING BURROWS, LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, OUTREACH AND LAND ACQUISITION. LBC CURRENTLY OWNS 7 LOTS IN THIS DEVELOPMENT AND WILL CONTINUE TO PURCHASE MORE AS FUNDING AND SALES BECOME AVAILABLE. ADDITIONAL PIORITIES INCLUE THE 40+ CURRENTLY ACTIVE BURROWS AND THEIR ADJACENT LOTS. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE PEACE RIVER AUDUBON SOCIETY, FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD LAND CONSERVANCY.Expenses $2,078 · revenue $130,170
- LBC PARTICIPATES IN MANY METHODS FOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE CONTINUES TO GROW THROUGHT FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM AND WEBSITE INTERACTIONS HAVE ALSO BEEN GROWING. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH WRITING AND DISTRIBUTING AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER AND WITH OUTREACH EVENTS. OUR NEWSLETTER IS MAILED TO OUR 500+ MEMBERS AND DONORS. WE HOST A FREE MONTHLY COASTAL CONSERVATION SPEAKER SERIES FROM DECEMBER THROUGH MARCH AND BRING IN PROFESSIONALS TO PRESENT ON IMPORTANT LOCAL CONSERVATION ISSUES. THESE EVENTS ARE TYPICALLY A FULL HOUSE AT AROUND 50-60 ATTENDEES EACH MONTH. WE ALSO HOST TABLES AT EVENTS FOR EARTH DAY, ENGLEWOOD BEACH WATERFEST AND MANY OTHER LOCALLY SPONSORED EVENTS WITH OUR PARTNERS. THESE EVENTS PROVIDE OUTREACH TO 1,000 OR MORE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ANNUALLY.Expenses $3,440
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-6510980
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,223,997
- Income (IRS master file)
- $365,716
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $365,716 | $97,054 | $3,223,997 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $412,350 | $175,088 | $2,887,388 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $234,020 | $178,793 | $2,617,187 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $401,835 | $110,987 | $2,618,622 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 59-6510980).
Questions about LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY
- What is the EIN of LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY is 59-6510980.
- Is LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY 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 LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY 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 LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names IRENE SLATTERY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $365,716, expenses of $97,054 and total assets of $3,223,997 at year end.
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