2025-05-28T13:19:58-07:00 2024-12-31 200268717 FUOCO GROUP LLP 200 PARKWAY DR S STE 302 HAUPPAUGE NY 11788 990 2024-01-01 825477621 FRIENDS OF MANATEE LAGOON INC FRIE 5616262833 6000 N FLAGLER DRIVE WEST PALM BEACH FL 33407 John Butler Treasurer 2025-05-28 true true Joshua D Norris CPA P03009160 9149993230 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 6000 N FLAGLER DRIVE WEST PALM BEACH FL 33407 558306 false X WWW.FRIENDSOFMANATEELAGOON.ORG X 2018 FL Dedicated to expanding environmental education opportunities for all ages in Palm Beach County and beyond through future enhanced exhibits and experimental learning opportunities. 8 8 0 5 0 512423 553603 0 4703 0 512423 558306 0 0 94996 0 95316 384478 326651 384478 421647 127945 136659 328162 484821 5000 25000 323162 459821 X Dedicated to expanding environmental education opportunities for all ages in Palm Beach County and beyond through future enhanced exhibits and experimental learning opportunities. false false 143923 Our latest exhibit, Beneath the Surface, was unveiled in September 2024. This exhibit was designed to raise awareness about our mission to protect manatees and their habitats. Through this exhibit, we aim to engage the community in understanding the critical importance of environmental awareness, manatee conservation, and what we can all do to help preserve their fragile ecosystem. The exhibit has transformed an underused classroom space at Manatee Lagoon into an interactive and educational experience that is now enjoyed by hundreds of daily visitors. Featuring a 5-minute animated film, the exhibit provides an immersive journey into the life of a mother manatee and her calf as they search for seagrass, interact with snorkelers, and cautiously navigate the threat of boat strikes. 26081 Marine Conservation Efforts: Our marine conservation initiatives foster a sense of community and support our mission to preserve and protect manatees, other marine mammals, and their habitats. In 2024, we hosted six community conservation education and training events, providing opportunities for the public to get involved in meaningful environmental action. These efforts included our biannual Citizen Science program with Drift Card Releases, seagrass restoration training, and hands-on seagrass matting sessions. Through the planning and execution of these events, we engage the community in impactful conservation work and help raise awareness about the importance of protecting our marine ecosystems. 15148 Description:Volunteer Program: Inviting members of the community to be involved in the protection and preservation of manatees and their habitat by providing their time, talent, and energy. Building relationships in the community which helps us be more effective in our outreach. Program includes a volunter coordinator(unpaid) who has been instrumental in recruiting, training, supervising, and thanking volunteers. Community members volunteering at the guest information desk are engaging visitors to Manatee Lagoon by answering their questions about Manatee habitats, their food sources, and other important questions. 5202 Community Outreach & Education Programs Our mission is to educate the community about the challenges manatees face in Florida, while raising funds and awareness to support efforts that offer transformative opportunities to learn about manatee protection and marine life conservation. We are committed to connecting with and engaging community members to build strong relationships that further our mission. This is achieved through a series of educational events at Manatee Lagoon, as well as our active participation in local community events. These gatherings provide us with the opportunity to teach children and families about the importance of protecting our fragile environment. In 2024, we participated in the following community events:ManateeFest, TurtleFest, Cognizant, WestLake Community Fall Fair, and Clematis by Night. 5202 190354 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false LAURA THOMAS 5616262833 6000 N FLAGLER DRIVE WEST PALM BEACH FL 33407 X Anne Messer Executive Director 40.00 0.00 94996 0 0 Pamela Rauch President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michele Jacobs Director 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 E Jack Lighton Director 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TOM QUEALY Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carrie Hanna Director 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Noel Martinez Director 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Butler Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nika Ciarfella Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Cotner Secretary 2.00 0.00 0 0 0 94996 0 false false false 0 266306 287297 553603 0 4703 4703 0 0 0 0 266306 0 0 0 0 558306 4703 0 0 0 0 94996 94996 0 0 0 0 0 0 2605 651 1954 5728 1430 4298 0 0 0 0 34481 14466 17777 2238 6479 6479 0 0 10473 10473 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Education & Programming 173807 173807 Fundraising 93078 93078 0 421647 190354 135977 95316 328162 378760 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 106061 0 0 0 0 328162 484821 5000 25000 5000 25000 X 203628 392827 119534 66994 323162 459821 328162 484821 136659 X false false false X 56988 82427 382394 385727 463603 1371139 0 0 0 0 56988 82427 382394 385727 463603 1371139 0 0 1371139 4703 4703 0 4703 4703 0 0 56988 82427 382394 385727 468306 1375842 0.99660 0.00340 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false Fundraising 266306 266306 266306 266306 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Staff and the Board works with the tax preparer to provide appropriate responses to each Schedule O item. The final return is reviewed thoroughly by the Treasurer before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members are required annually to complete a conflict of interest form and are required to recuse themselves if or when a conflict arises. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board performs comparison to other non-profits of similar size and revenues to determine reasonable compensation for the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.