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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1721430

FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MIAMI, FL 33323

Financials

$50K$45K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$49,926$45,179$4,747$29,550$0$29,550
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$49,927
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$30,250
Occupancy
$1,232
Printing, publications and postage
$302
Other expenses
$13,395
Program services (functional)
$45,181

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$24,803
Total assets, end of year
$29,550
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$29,550
Cash, savings and investments
$29,550
Gross receipts
$49,926

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bruce MathesonPresident3$0
Charles MunroeTreasurer3$0
Mary ZiglerDirector1$0
Connie CrowtherDirector1$0
Gary MilanoDirector1$0
Steve LeidnerDirector1$0
Leigh BucknerDirector1$0
Paul SchwiepDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3191 GRAND AVENUEUT 330667, MIAMI, FL 33323-0000
In care of
% DOUGAN CLARKE
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
3191 GRAND AVENUE, MIAMI FL 33323
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
BRUCE C MATHESON, 3191 GRAND AVENUE, MIAMI FL 33323
Signed the 990-EZ
Charles Munroe, Treasurer
Phone
(305) 905-8702

Mission

The organizations primary exempt purpose is to support and enhance the environmental condition of Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County Florida through a Citizens Support Organization CSO for the State of Floridas Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Biscayne Bay Restoration Stewardship Projects Friends of Biscayne Bay FOBB advanced several on-the-ground projects supporting Biscayne Bay restoration and stewardship Derelict Trap Rodeo FOBB organized and supported a community-based derelict fishing trap removal event in Biscayne Bay working with agency partners to remove abandoned traps that pose risks to marine life and navigation The project engaged volunteers local officials and the public in hands-on marine debris removal Sonde Water Quality Monitoring Project FOBB partnered with Florida International University to support the deployment of water quality monitoring sondes in Biscayne Bay and its tributaries FOBBs role included landowner outreach site identification and public engagement to support long-term publicly accessible water quality data collection
    Expenses $15,000
  • Outreach Education FOBB also conducted outreach and education activities to increase public awareness of Biscayne Bay water quality conservation issues and opportunities for civic engagement FOBB produced and distributed regular newsletters and digital communications reaching thousands of subscribers maintained active social media and website platforms to share educational content project updates and advocacy opportunities participated in public events cleanups and tabling opportunities including The Way of Water Baynanza and International Coastal Cleanup Day engaged the public in advocacy related to Biscayne Bay restoration water quality and land-use protections and supported the installation of interpretive signage at the Joe Farina Mangrove Preserve to educate visitors about the ecological significance of the site and honor its conservation legacy
    Expenses $30,181

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-1721430
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$29,550
Income (IRS master file)
$49,926

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
July 14, 2014
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2010

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$49,926$45,179$29,550XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: BRUCE C MATHESON
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: BRUCE C MATHESON
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: BRUCE C MATHESON
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: BRUCE MATHESON
December 31, 2019≤ $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 84-1721430).

Questions about FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC is 84-1721430.
Is FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY 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 FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names BRUCE C MATHESON.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BISCAYNE BAY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,926, expenses of $45,179 and total assets of $29,550 at year end.

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