Nonprofit · EIN 59-3191962
TAMPA BAYWATCH INC
Tax-exempt · TIERRA VERDE, FL 33715
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,003,091 | $4,229,370 | $773,721 | $8,362,443 | $418,283 | $7,944,160 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,311,795 | $4,129,875 | $181,920 | $7,412,459 | $365,302 | $7,047,157 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,631,416 | $3,833,891 | -$202,475 | $7,098,378 | $343,419 | $6,754,959 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,797,202
- of which government grants
- $393,656
- Program service revenue
- $822,704
- Investment income
- $170,379
- Net rental income
- $231,350
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $60,179
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$117,752
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $98,710
- Other revenue
- $212,806
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $264,778
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,146,900
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,729,821
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,750
- Occupancy
- $80,415
- Travel
- $40,878
- Depreciation
- $395,773
- Program services (functional)
- $3,300,146
- Management and general (functional)
- $446,807
- Fundraising (functional)
- $482,417
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,412,459
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,362,443
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $418,283
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,944,160
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,552,187
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,786,653
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,443,344
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,500,816
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,113
- Gross receipts
- $5,473,844
- Employees
- 74
- Volunteers
- 3,229
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWAYNE VIRGINT | CEO Officer | 40 | $150,592 | $13,020 |
| PETER A CLARK | PRESIDENT / Officer | 40 | $114,186 | $12,237 |
| CINDY GOLDSMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KELSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL MARKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY MCCARTHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN RENFROW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CHMIELEWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY WEINER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WILSON | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP WEBSTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS PARKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWAYNE VIRGINT | CEO Officer | 40 | $113,366 | $19,564 |
| PETER A CLARK | PRESIDENT / Officer | 40 | $98,224 | $13,500 |
| LARI JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KELSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL MARKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY MCCARTHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN RENFROW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE STANLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CHMIELEWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA GOLDSMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY WEINER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WILSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP WEBSTER | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS PARKER | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWAYNE VIRGINT | CEO Officer | 40 | $104,323 | $16,401 |
| PETER A CLARK | PRESIDENT / Officer | 40 | $90,996 | $13,400 |
| ELIZABETH DALY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LARI JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KELSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL MARKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY MCCARTHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN RENFROW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE STANLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CHMIELEWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY WEINER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WILSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP WEBSTER | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS PARKER | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3000 PINELLAS BAYWAY S, TIERRA VERDE, FL 33715-2516
- In care of
- % PETER A CLARK PRES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DWAYNE VIRGINT, 3000 PINELLAS BAYWAY SOUTH, TIERRA VERDE, FL 33715
- Signed the 990
- DWAYNE VIRGINT, CEO
- Phone
- (727) 867-8166
- Website
- WWW.TAMPABAYWATCH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KELLY PARTNERSFRS ACCOUNTANTS
Mission
TAMPA BAY WATCH IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING A HEALTHY TAMPA BAY WATERSHED THROUGH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESTORATION PROJECTS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025, 3,229 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN HANDS-ON HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS SUCH AS OYSTER REEF BALL CONSTRUCTION, OYSTER SHELL BAR INSTALLATION, COASTAL CLEANUPS, NATIVE PLANTINGS, AND FISHING LINE RECYCLING. THE RESTORATION DEPARTMENT SUCCESSFULLY RECYCLED 102,282 POUNDS OF OYSTER SHELL FROM LOCAL PARTNER RESTAURANTS. THIS RECYCLED SHELL IS USED TO CREATE OYSTER REEFS AND VERTICAL OYSTER GARDENS WHICH RESTORE LOST HABITAT, PREVENT EROSION, AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY. THE EDUCATION TEAM ENGAGED 10,172 LOCAL STUDENTS THROUGH 699 ONSITE AND TRAVELING MARINE SCIENCE SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS. THE DISCOVERY CENTERS ECO VESSEL EDUCATION 9,132 PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ECO TOURS. EARTH NIGHT, TARPON RODEO, AND EVENING FOR THE BAY WERE SUCCESSFUL IN RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE TAMPA BAY WATERSHED.Expenses $3,300,146 · revenue $822,704
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
- 59-3191962
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,362,443
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,473,844
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,003,091 | $4,229,370 | $8,362,443 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,311,795 | $4,129,875 | $7,412,459 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,631,416 | $3,833,891 | $7,098,378 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,029,877 | $3,245,169 | $7,135,373 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 59-3191962).
Questions about TAMPA BAYWATCH INC
- What is the EIN of TAMPA BAYWATCH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TAMPA BAYWATCH INC is 59-3191962.
- Is TAMPA BAYWATCH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to TAMPA BAYWATCH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TAMPA BAYWATCH 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 TAMPA BAYWATCH INC 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 TAMPA BAYWATCH INC 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 TAMPA BAYWATCH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DWAYNE VIRGINT.
- Who are the officers and directors of TAMPA BAYWATCH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,592 (DWAYNE VIRGINT, CEO).
- How much revenue does TAMPA BAYWATCH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,003,091, expenses of $4,229,370 and total assets of $8,362,443 at year end.
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