Everglades Foundation
The Everglades Foundation was founded in 1993 to support the scientific research, education programs, and advocacy needs to protect one of the largest ecosystem restoration initiatives in the United States.
According to the Foundation, the Everglades are the “economic lifeblood of one of the most vibrant regional economies in the U.S.” The Foundation also notes that the Everglades are “home to hundreds of species of beautiful and fascinating wading birds, mammals, fishes, reptiles, amphibians and plants.”
More than 70 species of Everglades inhabitants are threatened and endangered as well while nearly eight million human Floridians get their fresh water sourced from the Everglades themselves.
2018 Contributions Received
$8,678,129
2018 Program Income
$2,273,634
2018 Net Assets
$8,323,832
The foundation and its board of directors are seeking to significantly up their game for research, advocacy, and organizational stability.
2018 Salaries
$3,190,118 for 32 employees
(approximately 29% of funds raised or generated annually)
2018 Non-Salary, Non-Grant Expenses
$5,135,646
(approximately 47% of funds raised annually)
Grants to the Everglades programs in 2018 was more than $1,447,948.
Current Board & Volunteers
32 Board Members – All Independent of the Organization
0 Volunteers
Chief Executive Officer
Erik Eikenberg (since 2012)
The obvious immediate challenge for the Foundation:
Deepen the philanthropic resources of the foundation in order to provide the advocacy and scientific research needed to restore a very large ecosystem that impacts a large metropolitan region.
Generosity Assessment: The Everglades Foundation is a strongly respected fundraising and advocacy organization that has had measurable favorable impact on restoring an iconic wildlife area dominating the South Florida landscape. We believe the Everglades Foundation will prove successful over the long-term thanks to their focus on improving their operational stability, especially if they greatly strengthen their net assets pool. The Foundation is a great candidate for support from:
Principal & Major Gifts
Planned Gifts and Annual Funds
Program Related Investments
Social Impact Funds
Public-Private-Philanthropic Partnerships
Corporate Grants and Sponsorships
Special, Special Events and Annual Fund
For more information on the Everglades Foundation or to make a donation, please visit their web site at: