2024-05-09T14:35:58-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 650770374 FRIENDS OF LOVERS KEY INC FRIE 2394634588 8710 Unit E Estero BLVD Bonita Springs FL 33931 James Remis President 8609162131 2024-05-09 James Remis 999009999 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X James S Remis 8710 Unit E Estero BLVD Bonita Springs FL 33931 293602 0 X www.friendsofloverskey.org X 1997 FL FOLKS Mission Friends of Lovers Key helping to Protect, Preserve and Support Lovers Key State Park 10 10 0 100 0 0 274394 277252 60075 8350 66 3568 9104 -2743 343639 286427 18092 94725 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82307 56098 100399 150823 243240 135604 1324166 1490215 37457 74991 1286709 1415224 X FOLKS Mission - Friends of Lovers Key helping to Protect, Preserve and Support Lovers Key State Park. Major Annual Goals: 1 Work with the park staff, the Florida Park Service, FOLKS member and donors and the community to assist Lovers Key State Park recover from Hurricane Ian 2 Through a vigorous fundraising effort, raise the funds necessary to assist with the recovery from Hurricane Ian maintain the Welcome and Discovery Center and fund its ongoing operations and related education programs. 3 Through community involvement and education enhance awareness that the Park and the Welcome and Discovery Center will be back stronger from the Hurricane, prepare for the Parks reopening and reconnect to the Park through the message - Loving Lovers Key - Again 4 Establish a high level advisory group to advise the Folks Board with well-defined roles, responsibilities, and goals 0 1 94725 0 140000 Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28, 2022, within 10 miles of Lovers Key State Park as a category 5 hurricane. The park was severely damaged from the winds of 150 mph and a 12 foot plus storm surge. This damage caused the park to be closed for reconstruction. While the park has partially reopened, the damage to the park has cancelled all Friends of Lovers Key programs for calendar 2023 and our efforts have been refocused on assisting the park recover from the hurricane through fund raising and assistance in the replacement of equipment and supplies. 0 0 0 Suspended in 2023 See 4A - The central theme of lovers key Eco-Arts camp is "What You See on the Land, Lands in the Sea" which investigates relationships between land use and the health of aquatic eco-systems (it is also the theme of the speaker series, sponsored by friends of lovers key.) The purpose of this theme is to engage citizens of all ages and backgrounds and learning about and protecting the Estero Bay watershed. Lovers key state parks location is ideal for visitors the connections between land use and water quality. 0 0 0 Suspended in 2023 see 4A - "What you see on the Land, Lands in the Sea." A lecture and discussion series, sponsored by Friends of Lovers Key, which began in the fall of 2001. Friends of Lovers Key hosts, a series of lectures and panel discussions about the connections between Florida's aquatic habitats, and land use. Speakers address the challenges facing our waterways, their solutions, and the role of citizens. The series are held in the community room of the welcome and discovery from 6:30 to 8 PM. 2377 0 2377 Volunteer - Park Appreciation 1305 0 8350 Interim Educational Activities 3682 0 10727 98407 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Kathryn Klar 5613466616 8710 Unit E Estero BLVD Bonita Springs FL 33931 James S Remis President and Board Chair 25 0 X X 0 0 0 Karen Woodson VP Operations 20 0 X X 0 0 0 Kathryn Klar Treasurer 25 0 X X 0 0 0 Chrisy Hennessey Secretary 20 0 X X 0 0 0 Frank Cassise Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Mark Generales Chair Building Committee 20 0 X 0 0 0 Louise Kowitch Education Coordinator 35 0 X X 0 0 0 Jason Dolle Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Tina Tyler VP Donor Development 20 0 X X 0 0 0 Tim Horvatich Director 10 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Split Rock Studios 2071 Gateway Boulevard Arden Hills MN 55112 Design & contruction of exhibits in progress 110520 1 0 9900 0 0 23567 243785 73391 277252 Education Programs 813312 8350 8350 0 0 0 0 0 0 8350 3568 3568 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4270 -4270 0 -4270 4428 2905 1523 1523 0 0 4 4 0 0 4 286427 13445 0 -4270 94725 94725 3945 3945 1305 1305 1245 1245 4280 4280 9277 9277 901 901 2294 2294 Volunteer Park Appreciation 2377 2377 0 0 Chamber Memberships 425 0 425 0 Hurricane Damage 373 0 373 0 Non employee compensation - loaned staff 29676 0 29676 0 150823 98407 52416 0 273458 184761 173542 75000 0 12167 7020 3841 48064 9690 3890 6480 5800 953220 1071028 1324166 1490215 12457 62391 25000 12600 37457 74991 X 221493 328200 1065216 1087024 1286709 1415224 1324166 1490215 135604 0 0 0 -7089 0 X 0 0 0 X 404077 146582 259369 251219 243785 1305032 6727 3985 12695 9500 10000 42907 410804 150567 272064 260719 253785 1347939 719475 628464 974 320 324 66 3568 5252 1353191 86703 0.46443 0.54901 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1071028 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9690 0 3890 5800 0 0 0 0 5800 Museum Exhibits 1071028 1071028 Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 - Friends of Lovers Key and the Florida State Park service have proudly partnered to build the first visitor center in a state park in over 23 years! Set on the banks of an inland waterway, the design pays homage to the beautiful backdrop, with columns design to model, mangrove, roots, and glass walls that open to a large observation deck. It is the perfect setting for listening to music, attending a lecture or just enjoy the natural beauty of Lovers Key State Park. The facility features a large exhibit hall designed to bring the entire park and its treasures to life. The exhibition hall covers over 2100 ft. offering a variety of exhibits that explore our dynamic barrier islands with their diversity of habitats, wildlife and plants. Friends of Lovers Key has spent several years designing and interior space that fits the state of Florida as iconic building. The space includes: an exhibit hall, a state of the art, interactive, environmental exhibits designed by Split Rock Studios of Minnesota, a bookstore, a ranger station, a 1500 square-foot community room with flex space for classrooms and meeting activities lectures or community events. A catering kitchen, cabinetry for classrooms and lab equipment with mobile exhibit walls. The latest audio and video presentation technology and teleconference equipment is included. 1 Lovers Key State Park Department of Environmental Protection - State of Florida 8710Estero Blvd Bonita Springs FL 33931 596001874 60800 33925 Cash payments Original Invoice of acquired off road vehicles Provide resources to work with the park staff, the Florida Park Service, FOLKS member and donors and the community to assist Lovers Key State Park recover from Hurricane Ian 0 1 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Schedule I, part one, line 2 - Friends of Lovers Key only makes grants and assistance to its related governmental agency the Lovers Key State Park, part of the Department of Environmental Protection Agency of the state of Florida. The grants are authorized by DEP, regulations and Friends of Lovers Key agreements with the Department of Environmental Protection. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Louise Kowitch Education Coordinator 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 2 28926 New ATVs purchased and donated with original invoices X 1 10541 Sold Stock immediately X Employee of Catalyst QLM loaned to FOLK 1 28925 Copy of W-2 X Landscape Architect Services 1 4450 Billing from Architect 0 0 1 1 Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Stock Broker Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Because of the extensive damage to Lovers Key State Park and its facilities by Hurricane Ian in September 2022, all programs previously provided were suspended in 2023 and Friends of Lovers Key focused on assisted the State of Florida rebuild the park. It is anticipated that some programs will be able to return in 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Form 990 part VI section 8 line 6 - Friends of Lovers Key have non-voting members who buy the payment of an annual fee have access to the related Lovers key State \Park and receiving information related to folks programs. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 part VI section B line 11 B - the entire draft is sent to each board member for the review and comments before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Form 990 part VI section C line 19 - on Friends of Lovers Key website and on request.