Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc.

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1 Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc. Summary Contact Information Nonprofit Address Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc. 225 S. Swoope Ave. Suite 110 Maitland, FL Phone (407) Web Site flawildflowers.org At a Glance IRS Ruling Year 2001 Former Names Organization's type of tax exempt status Florida Wildflower Advisory Council Public Supported Charity 1

2 Statements Statements Mission The Florida Wildflower Foundation's mission is to enrich lives with Florida's native wildflowers through research, education and planting projects. Impact The Florida Wildflower Foundation directs and funds Florida native wildflower research that brings new plant species to market, sustains wildlife, aids conservation efforts, and increases scientific knowledge. It educates the public and private sectors about the advantages and availability of wildflowers, and provides funds for gardens and meadows that demonstrate landscape uses, restore natural habitat, and beautify roadsides and public lands. Through programs that promote the use, availability and advantages of wildflowers, the Foundation is helping to support pollinators that put food on our tables, curb water use in landscapes, reduce water and air pollution, provide wildlife habitat, beautify communities and roadsides, and maintain a healthy environment and economy for all Floridians. Needs Operational assistance of $30,000 would help us fund a much-needed educator position, which would allow us to work more extensively with Central Florida schools and community groups, as with as with the Florida Department of Transportation. Approximately $40,000 is needed to fund research on the control of weeds that hamper roadside managment/planting and forestry restoration projects. $10,000 is needed with which to reprint our popular butterfly/wildflower brochure, of which 800,000 copies have been distributed at events and to classrooms. Our main revenue source is donations made through the State Wildflower specialty license plate. However, plate sales have fallen for five consecutive years because of the economic downturn and state fee increases. The state statute creating the plate caps the amount that can be spent on marketing and administration at 15 percent, which limits our ability to effectively market the plate. The Foundation would welcome in-kind marketing contributions or a donation of $20,000 to assist in plate promotion. Background The purpose of the Florida Wildflower Foundation is to enrich lives with Florida s native wildflowers. Since 2002, it has invested more than $3.5 million in Florida s wildflowers and natural places, with almost $2 million supporting native wildflower seed and plant research, and more than $760,000 aiding civic beautification and education projects. Perhaps its most significant accomplishment has been to aid in the establishment of the native wildflower seed industry in Florida. By funding research, planting and education projects throughout the state, the Foundation has helped build a demand for native wildflower seed that has led to the growth of this million-dollar agricultural industry. In 2007, the Foundation established a research endowment at the University of Florida that began supporting in 2013 two full-time graduate students dedicated to Florida native wildflower research. The Foundation is the recipient of the $15 donation made with each purchase of the popular State Wildflower license plate, which went on sale in With these funds, it has supported such projects as: The publishing and distribution of 800,000 copies of a Florida wildflower and butterfly brochure with 100 color photos. The planting of native wildflowers along roadsides, at schools and in communities throughout the state. The creation of wildflower tourism as an ecotourism opportunity. The Foundation's board set as one of its highest priorities the establishment of such tourism. Our organization has taken big strides in achieving this goal, especially in Florida's Panhandle. Meanwhile, there are profound fringe benefits for our environment, including the support of crop pollinators and the restoration and conservation of our state s rich native biodiversity. 2

3 CEO/Executive Director Statement Five-hundred years of growth have devastated Florida s natural places. These vanishing ecosystems are home to about 3,000 native wildflower and grass species, approximately 300 of which are found nowhere else in the world. The Florida Wildflower Foundation is the only organization in Florida working solely to support the state's native wildflowers and grasses. It strives to educate the public that wildflowers play important roles maintaining a healthy environment, and that they support the pollinators - including essential honey bees - that put food on our tables. The Florida Wildflower Foundation is proud of its Gary Henry Endowment for the Study of Wildflowers, which supports graduate students at the University of Florida. Board Chair Statement Volunteer members of the Foundation Board provide an appropriate mix of wildflower expertise and enthusiasm. Individually and collectively, board members are making a difference in the lives of Floridians and guests who visit for business or pleasure. Living in this Land of Flowers, board members recognize their leadership role in conservation and management of the existing populations of native wildflowers. The education and information programs developed and distributed by the Foundation are increasing public awareness and appreciation of this natural and cultural resource. Unlike food and fiber crops, little is documented about the ecology and profitable production of wildflower seeds; planting, care, harvesting, packaging, and marketing. Foundation support of research that guides the fledgling seed and plant industry helps farmers minimize their risk and maximize their yields. Foundation programs are credited with strengthening demand for native seed and plants and maintaining an upward trend. Looking forward, the board is reaching out to Florida s largest industry, tourism, suggesting that the color and beauty of native wildflowers can become a seasonal attraction similar to fall color in other parts of the nation. Currently, 28 counties and two cities recognize this potential and are working with the Foundation. Areas of Service Geographic Areas Served Areas FL Service Categories Primary Organization Type Environment Secondary Organization Type Environment 3

4 Impact Goals As the custodians for Florida's native wildflowers and their natural communities, the Florida Wildflower Foundation is responsible for protecting and conserving these valuable species for the benefit of all Floridians. Keeping wildflowers in natural ecosystems, protecting them on roadsides, and urging homeowners and businesses to use them in landscapes is key to our overall health and that of our environment. Wildflowers are directly responsible for at least 30 percent of the food we eat. By providing habitat and clean forage for the crop pollinators we depend on, the Florida Wildflower Foundation safeguards the security of food crops such as berries and melons, as well as the grasses and grains fed to livestock. Up to 90 percent of the plants and trees in natural ecosystems also require pollination, and wildflowers are important building blocks in keeping them healthy and working for us as they filter excess nutrients from water, provide oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. Because not much is known about how many wildflowers grow and function, FWF conducts and guides research on the university level. It also partners with the Florida Department of Transportation and private entities to accomplish this work. Education is key to influencing policy decisions on the state, county and municipal levels. Education is also needed on an industry level and includes outreach to landscape architects, landscape maintenance personnel, roadside managers, civic organizations, homeowners and more. Few educational materials on Florida's natural ecosystems and wildflowers are available to schoolchildren. The Florida Wildflower Foundation is dedicated to filling these gaps, creating educational resources for industry, homeowners and schools, and working with counties and state agencies to mold and reshape policies. To elevate the visibility of wildflowers, FWF works to promote wildflower-viewing as an ecotourism opportunity. It partners with FDOT and counties to keep naturally occurring wildflowers on roadsides, and provides grants to schools and community groups for demonstration plantings. It also works with individual state parks and botanical gardens to establish wildflower demonstrations that showcase natural communities and demonstrate landscape use. Strategies Research The occurrence of noxious weeds and invasive species is the biggest obstacle in establishing plantings and wildflower demonstration landscapes. Therefore, FWF is pursuing research that will explore weed control in plantings. To gain knowledge of how wildlife uses urban landscapes, we have teamed with the Museum of Natural History in Gainesville to conduct a four-year Plant for Wildlife study. To boost access to peer-reviewed scientific research important to the success of efforts to establish wildflowers on roadsides and in restoration projects, FWF has amassed literature to feature in a free searchable database. With an endowment at the University of Florida, FWF supports and guides graduate-level research on Florida wildflower species. Education To save wildflowers on roadsides while boosting wildflower-viewing among visitors and residents, FWF has developed a pilot project in the Panhandle that works with FDOT and individual counties. 4

5 To fill the knowledge gap among schoolchildren, FWF is developing lesson modules for Florida's fourth-grade classrooms. FWF aggressively researches and publishes information that boosts the success of wildflower use in landscapes. To bolster awareness of wildflowers, FWF sponsors and partners with counties and tourism entities on to support educational events and festivals. Planting Visibility is paramount to successful protection and increasing awareness. Through its competitive grants program, FWF offers assistance to botanical gardens, state parks, environmental learning centers, schools, civic groups and more for wildflower plantings in landscapes and natural areas, as well as on roadsides. Capabilities The Florida Wildflower Foundation is the only organization in Florida working solely on behalf of the state's native wildflowers. Its board members represent strong alliances that bring deep knowledge to the table. Representation includes the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Association of Native Nurseries, Florida Wildflower Plant & Seed Growers Association, Florida Native Plant Society, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Florida Master Gardeners, Naples Botanical Garden and Harry P. Leu Gardens. Through sponsored research, FWF maintains strong ties with the University of Florida, the Florida Museum of Natural History and the University of South Florida, allowing it to tap into an extraordinary knowledge base. FWF also employs staff and consultants that represent some of the best minds in the field of Florida's natural ecology. Indicators FWF sets milestones for each project and carefully monitors them financially and quantitatively. For research projects it sponsors and guides, it requires interim and final reports. Reports must be approved by the appropriate FWF committee or manager before payment is issued. Consultants file progress reports with each payment requests and meet with FWF management to assure project goals are met. Progress Research Data is being evaluated in the Plant for Wildlife study. After evaluation, we expect to evaluate research gaps and dispense useful information to such programs as Florida Friendly Landscaping. The urgent need for milkweed for Monarch butterflies is one of the research gaps we hope to fill with short-term studies that can yield information on what species of milkweed are best and how they can be grown in landscapes. Our research committee has formed an advisory board on weed control and is shaping proposals to present to the Florida Department of Transportation's research branch with the hope of partnering on studies. A literature review of weed management of species of interest was completed by one of our supported graduate students this spring. We are working to integrate this new information into our existing free searchable database. To give the literature database more exposure, it was moved this spring to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's web database ( FWF will continue to populate the database with literature as it becomes available. Education FWF has completed the writing of fourth-grade lessons and teacher guides, and is in the process of having it reviewed by teachers. After the review, we plan to assemble and distribute teacher kits containing everything needed to complete classroom lessons. Kits will also contain a certificate for wildflower seeds that can be used in experiments or to establish campus wildflower gardens as an outdoor classroom. The Panhandle pilot project has gained national attention and is being held up as a model that could be used 5

6 anywhere in the United States. Nine of the Panhandle's 16 counties have passed resolutions to reduce mowing by establishing wildflower areas. We continue to work westward to recruit remaining counties. Meanwhile, FDOT in 2014 adopted a new wildflower program that FWF helped mold. The agency also pledged to reduce mowing by 10 percent. To promote the resulting wildflowers, FWF partnered with Visit Florida to produce a brochure of driving routes. The brochure is in its third printing, with greatly expanded routes and 43,000 copies distributed. In 2014, FWF developed the 24-page guide "10 Easy Wildflowers." Almost 70,000 copies have been distributed statewide. A "10 Easy" course was also developed for landscape professionals, who can earn continuing education credits. Since the course's debut at the 2014 The Native Plant Show, it has been presented more than 20 times throughout the state. The 2015 Florida Wildflower & Garden Show in DeLand, in its seventh year, drew 9,000 people. FWF helped start the Wings & Wildflowers Festival in Lake County and two other recently developed festivals in North Florida. It partners and sponsors many other events. Planting More than 500 school gardens and more than 60 community and 15 large-scale demonstration landscapes and restorations have been established. FWF also has taught 4 counties how to manage roadside wildflowers. 6

7 Programs Programs Native wildflower research Description The Foundation sponsors native wildflower research projects that yield insights into the propagation and production of native wildflowers and grasses for use in restoration, conservation and landscaping. Present projects include: Plant for Wildlife, a 4-year study in collaboration with the University of Florida. The project is assessing three types of urban landscapes - native, Florida Friendly and non-native - to determine the ability of each to sustain native wildlife. A research literature library launched in late October 2011, which includes 300 Florida wildflower species. In April 2015, hosting of the database was transferred to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. This move assures national use of the information amassed. In 2015, literature on invasive species control will be added. The library is an important tool used by researchers, citizen scientists and native plant growers. Past projects include: Three-season surveys of naturally occurring, showy wildflower populations along roadsides in the Panhandle, Big Bend and Corkscrew areas. The surveys are being used to develop ecotourism and viewing routes, as well as to provide the Florida Department of Transportation with exact locations of managable, showy roadside wildflowers. Viability and propagation analysis of potential species for cultivation and introduction into mass markets (University of Florida), which is helping to bring new landscape and restoration species to market. A gene-flow study of Coreopsis species (University of Florida) that resulted in planting recommendations that will keep Coreopsis species from hybridizing. Class Code Class Sub Code Environment, General/Other Environment, General/Other Population Served Budget $70, Long Term Success By 2020, the number of wildflower species cultivated by nurseries for commercial and landscape projects will increase by 15 native species. Within five years of its transfer to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, the Foundation's searchable wildflower database will have been accessed a minimum of 1,500 times per year. By 2025, University of Florida graduate students supported by the Foundation will have published 20 peer-reviewed papers based on their research. Short Term Success By 2016, the number of wildflower species cultivated by Florida's nursery industry will increase by five native species. By 2016, at least 800 users annually will explore the FWF wildflower database hosted by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. By 2016, the Florida Wildflower Foundation has fully developed an 5- year outline for research to be conducted by three graduate and/or postgraduate students at the University of Florida. 7

8 Program Success Monitored By Research report submissions Web site use surveys Tracking of Web site registrations and use Industry availability surveys Examples of Program Success The Foundation has sponsored research projects since 2004, most of which have been lead by distinguished researchers. Three longterm UF projects sponsored by the Foundation will conclude at the end of Progress reports from researchers are revealing promising details on the propagation of native wildflowers and grasses. 8

9 Native wildflower education Description The program provides a variety of learning opportunities for children and adults through outreach programs, events, printed materials and electronic media. A sampling of education projects includes: An ongoing program that increases awareness of native wildflower ecotourism while educating residents and visitors about wildflowers' environmental roles and value and their parts in Florida's history and culture. The program includes publication of a website ( and an Eastern Panhandle wildflower map/guide that is distributed at state visitor centers. An annual Wildflower & Garden Festival that provides the opportunity to learn about wildflowers through presentations and hands-on demonstrations. The 2015 festival in DeLand attracted more than 9,000 people. The annual Florida Wildflower Symposium, featuring presentations and field trips, which give participants the opportunity for hands-on learning and the chance to attend lectures by experts. Development of wildflower curricula for Florida elementary schools. Support for the Florida Association of Native Nurseries' Real Florida Gardeners annual publication, which reaches more than 200,000 residents. A teaching meadow at the University of Florida that provides an outdoor classroom for educators, students and gardening enthusiasts. Class Code Class Sub Code Environment, General/Other Environment, General/Other Population Served Budget $120, Long Term Success Short Term Success By 2020, 40 counties will have passed resolutions recognizing the cultural and environmental significance of native wildflowers and are actively applying best management practices to promote their growth and renewal. At least six wildflower festivals will have been established by 2020, attracting more than 50,000 enthusiasts statewide. The Florida Wildflower Foundation's Web site will be utilized by at least 200 unique users per day by By 2016, at least 32 counties will have passed resolutions to protect native wildflowers on roadsides. By 2017, five wildflower/wildlife festivals attracting more than 15,000 participants will be established throughout the state. By the end of 2017, 300 of Florida's elementary schools will have a wildflower garden and/or use FWF's lessons for fourth-graders. Program Success Monitored By Surveys. Pre- and post-testing (curriculum). Self-reporting. Anecdotal observation. 9

10 Examples of Program Success The Foundation has sponsored education projects since One of its most successful collaborations is a smartphone app that serves as a field guide to Florida's wildflowers, butterflies and birds. In addition, the Foundation's popular butterfly brochure has reached 700,000 Florida households. Partners were the Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, and the Florida Wildlife Commission. Meanwhile, a Florida butterfly/wildflower brochure designed by Florida Museum of Natural History educators is now in its fifth printing, with almost 1 million copies distributed. Past video education projects include four episodes of the Wildlife Matters series, which were distributed statewide to PBS affiliates and education channels. The episodes have aired hundreds of times since their initial release. 10

11 Native wildflower planting Description Our planting program supports Florida's biodiversity and ecosystems by providing funds for projects on roadsides, in communities and in natural areas. It promotes the planting of native wildflowers in sustainable urban landscapes while providing information on management to landscape professionals and landscape architects. Our planting program includes: Viva Florida! Botanical Gardens Grant Program, which provides $3,000 of funding to Florida botanical gardens, state parks, etc., to establish and maintain wildflower demonstration gardens. "Seeds for Schools," which has given grants to almost 1,000 elementary, middle and high schools throughout Florida for wildflower gardens. The program aims to expose children to native flora and fauna while utilizing the garden to meet Sunshine State standards in science, math and reading. The development of curriculum to be used with elementary-school gardens is underway. A Learn to Plant program developed during a 2010 pilot project with Volusia County. The program teaches county maintenance workers to plant and maintain roadside wildflowers. Learn to Plant grants of $4,000 have been awarded to counties such as Lake and Putnam. The La Florida Community Planting Program, launched in April Since then, the program has awarded more than 60 grants for the purchase of native Florida wildflower seeds or plants. Plantings continue to be established in prominent locations in order to serve as demonstrations. Class Code Class Sub Code Population Served Environment, General/Other Environmental & Urban Beautification General/Unspecified Children and Youth (0-19 years) Budget $80, Long Term Success By 2020: Drive a 15 percent increase in the number of roadside miles planted or maintained with Florida native wildflowers. Distribute to 150,000 Florida homeowners annually a manual on the use, planting and care of native wildflowers in landscapes. Develop sustainable schoolyard wildflower habitats at 30 elementary schools, 30 middle schools and 30 high schools statewide. Distribute 50,000 technical planting and maintenance manuals to 10,000 landscape professionals and landscape architects statewide. Short Term Success By 2015: Increase by 5 percent the number of roadside miles planted with Florida native wildflowers. Distribute to 100,000 Florida homeowners annually a manual on the use, planting and care of native wildflowers in urban landscapes. Develop sustainable schoolyard wildflower habitats at 10 elementary schools, 10 middle schools and 10 high schools statewide. Publish and distribute 5,000 technical planting and maintenance manuals to landscape professionals and landscape architects statewide. 11

12 Program Success Monitored By Tracking of requests for materials Surveys Anecdotal reports Reports from grant recipients Examples of Program Success The Foundation recently partnered with the Florida Department of Transportation to plant and maintain native wildflowers on highly visible roadsides. The plantings, such as the one at Florida s Turnpike Okahumpka Plaza, have been highly successful. FWF has supported a variety of other successful projects, including: A 31 percent increase in native wildflower plantings along the 72-mile A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway in Flagler and St. Johns counties. Experimentation with plantings appropriate for lakeside grass replacement. A wildflower meadow at the PEAR scrub restoration site in Lake county. A wildflower butterfly garden at a senior center and YMCA in Ponte Vedra Beach. CEO Comments Supporters of the Foundation want to see more wildflowers. They expect their contributions to help increase the visibility of native wildflowers throughout the state. Very few people in Florida, however, have training or experience planting and managing wildflower meadows. Using methods developed through Foundationsponsored research, the increased likelihood of success is encouraging more wildflower enthusiasts to give it a try. The Foundation is there to help. 12

13 Governance Board Chair Board Chair Vince Lamb Term Oct 2013 to Sept 2015 Board CoChair Board CoChair Terry L. Zinn Company Affiliation Wildflowers of Florida Inc. Term Oct 2013 to Sept 2015 Board Members Name Affiliation Status Nancy Bissett The Natives, Inc. Voting Keri Byrum Harry P. Leu Gardens Voting Jeff Caster Kimberly Coker Gary Henry Marissa Kaprow Vince Lamb Florida Department of Transportation FL Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida Department of Transportation (retired) Voting Voting Voting Ruggiero, Martinez, & Norton, P.A. Voting Voting Anne Mackay Florida League of Cities Voting Carolyn Schaag Dr. Walter Taylor Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. University of Central Florida (professor emeritus) Voting Voting Chad Washburn Naples Botanical Garden Voting Dena Wild Florida Master Gardeners Voting Terry Zinn Florida Wildflower Seed and Plant Growers Association Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 13 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 6 13

14 Female 7 Not Specified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance 80% Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 11 Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? No Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% Risk Management Provisions Commercial General Liability Standing Committees Audit Executive Strategic Planning / Strategic Direction By-laws Education Marketing Finance Membership Scientific Advisory Comments The Foundation is working to recruit board members who reflect the diversity of Florida's present population. This effort presents us with the opportunity to strengthen the board while infusing it with new enthusiasm and broader viewpoints. 14

15 Management CEO/Executive Director Executive Director Lisa Roberts Term Start Jan Experience Lisa Roberts became the Foundation's executive director in January She holds certificates of Nonprofit Management and Proposal Writing from Rollins College's Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center. Lisa is the founder/principal of 321 Communications Group LLC, which specialized in aiding nonprofits in developing public relations and communications strategies. Before establishing the firm in June 2007, she spent three decades at the Orlando Sentinel as an editor and writer. A longtime outdoor enthusiast and environmentalist, she is also a Florida Master Naturalist (University of Florida/IFAS) and a member of the Florida Native Plant Society and several local art organizations. She has volunteered in Seminole and Orange County schools, and is a popular speaker among the state's environmental organizations. Former CEOs Name Term Gary Henry July Staff Full Time Staff 2 Part Time Staff 0 Volunteers 50 Contractors 6 Retention Rate 100% State Information State Charitable Solicitations Permit? Feb 2016 State Registration Apr 2016 Management Comments CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments The economic downturn understandably has posed new challenges to our organization. Donations collected through the State Wildflower license tag have decreased year over year since fiscal year However, our organization continues to grow and thrive. Residents across Florida are hungry for information about Florida's original flowers and plants. Opportunities are expanding as fast as new programs, which two planting and education contractors are aiding. Meanwhile, we are actively developing new partnerships and exploring funding sources. 15

16 Plans & Policies Plans and Policies Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Organization has a Strategic Plan? Years Strategic Plan Considers 5 Date Strategic Plan Adopted June 2013 Management Succession Plan? Organization Policy and Procedures No Nondiscrimination Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Management Information Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy Management Reports To Board CEO/Executive Director Formal Evaluation CEO/Executive Director Formal Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually Annually Collaborations The Foundation collaborates with school districts statewide through its Seeds for Schools program, which provides seeds for school wildflower gardens and classroom resources. It also collaborates on roadside plantings, education programs and research initiatives with the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida Department of Agriculture, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Florida Native Plant Society, University of Florida/IFAS, Florida Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists, Association of Florida Native Nurseries, and American Society of Landscape Architects (Florida chapter). In 2009, it founded the Florida Native Plant Partnership with the Florida Native Plant Society, Association of Florida Native Nurseries and the Florida Wildflower Seed and Plant Growers Association. 16

17 Financials Fiscal year Fiscal Year Start Oct 01, 2014 Fiscal Year End Sept 30, 2015 Projected Revenue $320, Projected Expenses $320, Endowment Value $0.00 Percentage 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Total Revenue $299,470 $284,460 $287,280 Total Expenses $336,685 $232,932 $199,916 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $0 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $281,260 $245,269 $276,209 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $6,073 $11,368 $2,575 Investment Income, Net of Losses $2,425 $2,829 $3,911 Membership Dues $3,616 $3,090 $4,585 Special Events $0 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $6,096 $21,904 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 17

18 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year Program Expense $254,793 $185,195 $151,444 Administration Expense $59,774 $30,441 $38,957 Fundraising Expense $22,118 $17,296 $9,515 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 76% 80% 76% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 8% 7% 3% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year Total Assets $584,359 $617,867 $564,463 Current Assets $564,575 $597,223 $559,463 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $5,583 $1,875 $0 Total Net Assets $578,776 $615,992 $564,463 Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Individuals, Foundations, Corporations $281,260 Individuals, Foundations, Corporations $245,269 Individuals, Foundations, Corporations $276,209 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Inkind Revenue Inkind Revenues Membership Dues Amount $6,096 $21,904 $4,585 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Earned Revenue $6,073 Earned Revenue $11,368 Investment Income $3,911 Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Goal 0 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? Comments Organization Comments The Foundation supports its programs and operations through State Wildflower license tag donations and memberships, as well as through corporate and individual contributions and in-kind donations. At the end of fiscal year , it had reserves of more than $400,000. It has never operated under a deficit, and maintains by board resolution an operating reserve of $300,000. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, expenses outweighed revenue as the organization used accumulated reserves to invest $100,000 per year in the Gary Henry Endowment for Native Wildflower Research at the University of Florida. The endowment's worth is more than $312,000. In 2013, it began to partially support a graduate student doing full-time wildflower research. 18

19 Foundation Comments Financial figures taken from 990s. Contributions from foundations and corporations are included in total with individuals, as they were not separated in the 990. Endowment is not held at the Central Florida Foundation. 19

20 Disaster Plans Disaster Plans Organization is a member of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)? No Created Copyright 2018 Central Florida Foundation 20