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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1663401

HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC

Tax-exempt · HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643

Financials

$555K$334K2023$557K$430K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$556,578$430,163$126,415$545,484$12,212$533,272
December 31, 2023990$555,335$334,207$221,128$407,716$3,449$404,267
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$502,087
of which government grants
$47,423
Membership dues
$11,455
Program service revenue
$43,510
Investment income
$2,683
Net income from sales of inventory
$8,298
Other revenue
$8,298

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$59,465
Other salaries and wages
$198,637
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$282,723
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,350
Occupancy
$49,927
Travel
$1,679
Depreciation
$713
Program services (functional)
$366,775
Management and general (functional)
$40,739
Fundraising (functional)
$22,649

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$407,716
Total assets, end of year
$545,484
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,212
Net assets, end of year
$533,272
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,964
Net assets without donor restrictions
$259,489
Net assets with donor restrictions
$273,783
Gross receipts
$562,434
Employees
8
Volunteers
180
Year formed
2013
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Haley MoodyDirector
Officer
40$59,465
Jim PruittBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Casey FitzgeraldBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Mary Jane AngeloBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Steve WalshBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Christine DennyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Karen LaneseBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert L KnightPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
Tedd GreenwaldVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Mary OdumSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Robert PalmerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Haley MoodyDirector
Officer
40$56,314
Jim PruittBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Casey FitzgeraldBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Steve WalshBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Mary Jane AngeloBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Robert UlanowiczBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Tedd GreenwaldVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Robert L KnightPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Robert PalmerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mary OdumSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
18645 HIGH SPRINGS MAIN ST, HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643-0039
In care of
% HALEY MOODY
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
5302 NW 156th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32653
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Robert L Knight, 18645 High Springs Main St, High Springs, FL 32643
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Robert L Knight, 2809 NW 161st Court, Gainesville FL 32609
Signed the 990
HALEY MOODY, Director
Phone
(386) 454-9369
Return prepared by
Kattell and Company PL

Mission

Florida Springs Institute provides a focal point for improving the understanding of springs ecology and fosters development of science-based education and management actions needed to restore and protect springs throughout Florida.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH: FSI continues data collection and analysis on the lower and middle Suwannee River and Springs, the Ichetucknee River and Springs, Rainbow River and Springs, Silver Springs, Volusia Blue Spring, Lower Santa Fe River and Springs, and Homosassa Springs. Findings were distributed through the website. A restoration action plan and executive summary for the middle Suwannee River and Springs has been completed and published for distrubution to the public, local and state leaders, and key staff of the environmental agencies. A restoration action plan and executive summary for Volusia Blue Spring has been completed and published. Restoration action plans address the current health of the water bodies and provide recommendations moving forward to improve the health of the ecosystem.
    Expenses $228,639 · revenue $43,510
  • EDUCATION : FSI Conducts presentations to school children and adults on ecology, hydroecology, geology, springs problems and solutions, and state and federal water law. FSI also works with local organizations to educate local government and state leaders on issues affecting the springs so they may make informed decisions to protect the States water ressources. FSIs executive director publishes columns and op-eds in local newspapers on spring issues and conducts TV, radio, and newspaper interviews as one of the states leading experts on Springs and current trends in Springs health. FSI conducts short courses on Springs for environment professionals, students and the public. FSI published a childrens activity and coloring book entitled Aquatic Adventures: Florida Springs and Aquafer. Over 400 copies have been distributed.
    Expenses $138,136

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-1663401
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$545,484
Income (IRS master file)
$562,434

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$556,578$430,163$545,484XML
990December 2023$555,335$334,207$407,716XML
990December 2022$274,082$287,106$186,507IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Robert L Knight
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-1663401).

Questions about HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC

What is the EIN of HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC is 46-1663401.
Is HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC 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 HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert L Knight.
Who are the officers and directors of HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,465 (Haley Moody, Director).
How much revenue does HOWARD T ODUM FLORIDA SPRINGS INSTITUTE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $556,578, expenses of $430,163 and total assets of $545,484 at year end.

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