2024-11-05T16:08:03-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 593340282 US FOR BELIZE FOUNDATION RESEARCH & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION USFO 3526810560 3520 NW 43rd St Gainesville FL 32606 Jacob Marlin Executive Director 3522561281 2024-11-05 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z US for BFREE Jacob Marlin 3520 NW 43rd St Gainesville FL 32606 1106703 0 X www.bfreebz.org X 1996 FL The mission of US for Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education (BFREE) is to conserve the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Belize. 8 7 3 0 0 0 533903 861339 197034 243117 564 2247 0 731501 1106703 0 0 0 0 252066 323526 0 0 7696 187363 780634 439429 1104160 292072 2543 943656 1032923 20205 18003 923451 1014920 The mission of US for BFREE is to conserve the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Belize. As the only field station in the biologically important area of the Maya Mountains of Belize, we seek to achieve our mission by successfully integrating scientific research, environmental education, and conservation initiatives, while also enhancing sustainable development. providing alternative livelihoods and ultimately improving the quality of life for Belizeans and visitors from abroad. 0 0 159906 236616 EDUCATION. US for BFREE implements environmental education programs and activities for students, teachers, conservation workers, protected area managers, and staff for both Belizeans and participants from abroad. In 2023, US for BFREE hosted numerous University and College courses from the USA and Belize for many US students and some Belizeans students. We provided scholarships to several young Belizean scholars for studies in Natural Resource Management and conducted conservation education workshops for children and adults. 117626 173776 RESEARCH. US for BFREE conducts and supports biological research on various organisms, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, invertebrates, plants and other taxa. In 2023, US for BFREE hosted several scientific researchers from the US and and Belize. Research ranged from bird and reptile studies to plant and mammal surveys. US for BFREE continued several long-term research projects focusing on avian migration and biodiversity, wildcat research, freshwater turtles and cacao agroforestry. A successful breeding and reintroduction program for the critically endangered Central American river turtle is ongoing. 735296 689236 FIELD STATION OPERATION. US for BFREE operates a research and education facility on 1,153 acre private reserve of tropical rainforest nestled in the foothills of the Maya Mountains in Southern Belize. This property is in acquisition by the non governmental, non profit organization BFREE in BZ. US for BFREE provides funding for this acquisition process through grants and is granted rights to operate the field station in perpetuity. US for BFREE employs 20-30 Belizeans full time depending on the season and maintains buildings and equipment sufficient to host a maximum of 37 visiting students or researchers and an experimental cacao agroforestry farm. Revenue and expenses related to infrastructure are included in this FIELD STATION program whereas revenue and expenses related to hosting researchers and conducting research are included in the RESEARCH program. 0 0 0 1012828 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 1 BH 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X Carolyn Goddard Certified Public Accountant 3523380424 3520 NW 43rd St Gainesville FL 32606 Jacob Marlin Executive Director 50 X X 119800 0 0 Samuel Meacham Director 5 X 0 0 0 Tim Gregory Director 5 X 0 0 0 Gentry Mander Director 5 X 0 0 0 William Copeland Vice-President 7.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Jamie Rotenberg President 7 X 0 0 0 Pam Garvin Treasurer 7 X 0 0 0 Peter Esselman Secretary 7 X 0 0 0 119800 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 861339 0 861339 Education, Study Abroad 813312 142197 142197 0 0 Research Hosting 813312 80208 80208 0 0 Visitor Fees 813312 20112 20112 0 0 Education hosting Belizean residents 813312 600 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 243117 2247 0 0 2247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1106703 243117 0 2247 0 0 113800 92840 20960 0 179282 144972 27250 7060 9600 6600 3000 20844 17163 3681 1544 1544 5800 5800 1310 1310 23088 23088 3543 1019 2524 11176 7107 4069 3434 2427 1007 3850 3850 12728 9546 2546 636 6670 6670 0 32207 32207 4592 1887 2705 Study Abroad logistics and programs in Belize but away from the field station 36424 34996 1428 0 Building materials for new kitchen and commons, not complete at EOY 2023 50172 50172 0 0 Supplies and Equipment for operation of field station and hosting of students and researchers 63070 61787 1283 0 Payment, in part, for 1153 acres of protected land. Grant was from Rainforest Trust. 500000 500000 0 0 21026 20347 679 0 1104160 1012828 83636 7696 423183 237968 346851 346990 107608 0 517487 195047 66014 322440 0 125525 943656 1032923 20205 12003 6000 0 0 20205 18003 X 923451 1014920 0 0 923451 1014920 943656 1032923 2543 0 0 0 88926 0 X 0 0 0 X 278769 251025 387906 533903 361339 1812942 259762 89708 27180 197034 243117 816801 538531 340733 415086 730937 604456 2629743 134401 59761 108542 302704 134401 59761 0 0 108542 302704 2327039 44431 78 564 2247 47320 44431 78 0 564 2247 47320 500000 500000 582962 340811 415086 731501 1106703 3177063 0.73245 0.6837 0.01489 0.02 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Grant from Rainforest Trust. This $500,000 was part of the funds used for the purchase of 1153 protected acres where BFREE operates. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 389000 132538 256462 0 0 0 0 0 128487 62509 65978 0 0 0 0 322440 Central America and the Caribbean 1 25 Program Services US for BFREE maintains a field station in the rainforest of the Maya Mountains of Southern Belize. Program services include direct conservation, research, hosting of researchers, study abroad programs, conservation education for Belizeans of all ages but particularly postsecondary scholars, breeding and reintroduction of endangered species and cacao agroforestry research for sustainable livelihoods of Belizeans. Itemized expenditures on Schedule O. 799175 1 25 799175 0 0 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part IV, Line 14b Itemized Expenses in Belize Land Purchase, in Part 500000; Field Station Staff Salaries 113229; Contract labor 7815; Scholarships 2060; Study Abroad Logistics Meals 2869; Lodging 24336; Transport 11136; Educational Activities 7808; Field Station Supplies HCRC turtle diet 490; Building and Maintenance supplies( includes HCRC) 66616; Groceries 19485; Fuel 12840; Repairs and maintenance 7424; Equipment 4909; Field Station Office and Operations Office Supplies 8176; Internet 2475; Tourist Board Tax 3102; Dues, member fees 1478; Licenses, permits 1040; Insurance, BZ 1887 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b All Board members receive a draft 990 one month before filing deadline and a vote to approve is counted before final submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Director's salary is determined by the Board each year. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All governing and tax documents can be emailed upon request. Crioco Cacao LLC 3520 NW43RD St Gainesville FL 32606 820745563 cacao farming and chocolate production FL US for Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education S 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0