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THE MISSION OF THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE IS TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING AND STEWARDSHIP OF WETLAND AND COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH PROGRAMS IN RESEARCH, CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$2.9M
Program Spending
73%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2M
Total Expenses
▼$2.4M
Total Assets
$8.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.6M
Net Assets
$6.9M
Officer Compensation
→$188.6K
Other Salaries
$1.2M
Investment Income
$219K
Fundraising
▼$53.6K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$598.6K
Awards Found
18
Environmental Protection Agency
$162.5K
THE WETLANDS INITIATIVE (TWI) INTENDS TO BUILD ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF UNSUCCESSFUL WATER QUALITY (WQ) TRADING PROGRAMS AND WILL DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK TO
Department of State
$98.2K
U.S.-RUSSIA PEER-TO-PEER DIALOGUE PROGRAM PROJECT:"RUSSIA-USA WETLAND CENTER EXCHANGE PROGRAM: LINKING PEOPLE AND WETLANDS".
Department of the Interior
$50K
DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, SHOREBIRD SPECIES COMPETE WITH PEOPLE FOR UNDISTURBED SPACE ON NEW JERSEY'S BEACHES. UNDISTURBED SPACE AND TIME IS ESSENTIAL FOR SHOREBIRDS DURING NESTING AND MIGRATION ALONG THE COAST, PARTICULARLY AT INTACT BEACHES LIKE THE TWO MILE UNIT OF THE CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ( CMNWR). THIS SITE PROVIDES IMPORTANT REFUGE FOR FEDERALLY THREATENED SPECIES, SUCH AS THE PIPING PLOVER AND RED KNOT, AND SPECIES RECOVERING FROM DECLINES, SUCH AS THE AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER.WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY TO DENSELY SETTLED, SUMMER TOURIST DESTINATIONS, THE TWO MILE UNIT IS ALSO A PRIME LOCATION FOR EDUCATING VARIOUS USER GROUPS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTED AREAS AND THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT NEEDS OF SHOREBIRDS AND OTHER COASTAL SPECIES. SHOREBIRD STEWARDS WILL BE PRESENT DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE TOURIST AND BEACH-USE SEASON TO STEWARD THE BEACHES, PROVIDE PROTECTION TO SHOREBIRDS AND THEIR HABITAT, AND EDUCATE VISITORS ABOUT SHOREBIRD MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION.
Department of the Interior
$25K
SHOREBIRD STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM AT CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEE - TWO MILE UNIT
Department of the Interior
$25K
THE TWO-MILE BEACH UNIT OF THE CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (CMNWR) PROVIDES IMPORTANT REFUGE FOR SHOREBIRDS DURING THE MIGRATION AND NESTING SEASONS WHEN BIRDS ARE COMPETING WITH PEOPLE FOR SPACE ON NEW JERSEYS HIGHLY RECREATED BEACHES. THIS SITE PROVIDES INTACT AND UNDISTURBED HABITAT FOR FORAGING, RESTING AND BREEDING WHICH IS VITAL IN A STATE WITH A HIGHLY DEVELOPED COASTLINE. FEDERALLY LISTED PIPING PLOVERS AND RED KNOTS REGULARLY USE THIS SITE ALONG WITH OTHER SPECIES OF CONCERN SUCH AS THE AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER. THE SITES LOCATION ADJACENT TO A DENSELY SETTLED SUMMER TOURIST DESTINATION MAKES IT A PRIME LOCATION FOR STEWARDSHIP TO SAFEGUARD THE BOUNDARY OF THE REFUGE AND TO EDUCATE VISITORS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTED AREAS. SHOREBIRD STEWARDS WILL BE PRESENT AT THE HEIGHT OF THE TOURIST SEASON TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR THE SHOREBIRDS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO VISITORS ABOUT THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT NEEDS OF SHOREBIRDS.
Department of the Interior
$25K
DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, SHOREBIRD SPECIES COMPETE WITH PEOPLE FOR UNDISTURBED SPACE ON NEW JERSEY S BEACHES. UNDISTURBED SPACE AND TIME ARE ESSENTIAL FOR SHOREBIRDS DURING NESTING AND MIGRATION ALONG THE COAST, PARTICULARLY AT INTACT BEACHES LIKE THE TWO MILE UNIT OF THE CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. THIS SITE PROVIDES IMPORTANT REFUGE FOR FEDERALLY THREATENED SPECIES, SUCH AS THE PIPING PLOVER AND RED KNOT, AND SPECIES RECOVERING FROM DECLINES, SUCH AS THE AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER. WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY TO DENSELY SETTLED, SUMMER TOURIST DESTINATIONS, THE TWO MILE UNIT IS ALSO A PRIME LOCATION FOR EDUCATING VARIOUS USERS GROUPS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTED AREAS AND THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT NEEDS OF SHOREBIRDS AND OTHER COASTAL SPECIES. SHOREBIRDS STEWARDS WILL BE PRESENT DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE TOURIST AND BEACH USE SEASON TO STEWARD THE BEACHES, PROVIDE PROTECTION TO SHOREBIRDS AND THEIR HABITAT, AND EDUCATE VISITORS ABOUT SHOREBIRD MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION.
Department of the Interior
$25K
THE TWO MILE BEACH UNIT OF THE CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PROVIDES IMPORTANT REFUGE FOR SHOREBIRDS DURING MIGRATION AND NESTING SEASONS WHEN BIRDS ARE COMPETING WITH PEOPLE FOR SPACE ON NEW JERSEY S HEAVILY RECREATED BEACHES. THIS SITE PROVIDES INTACT AND UNDISTURBED HABITAT FOR FORAGING, RESTING, AND BREEDING, WHICH IS VITAL IN A STATE WITH HIGHLY DEVELOPED COASTLINE. FEDERALLY LISTED PIPING PLOVER AND RED KNOT REGULARLY USE THIS SITE ALONG WITH OTHER SPECIES OF CONCERN SUCH AS THE AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER. THE SITE S LOCATION ADJACENT TO A DENSELY SETTLED SUMMER TOURIST DESTINATION MAKES IT A PRIME LOCATION FOR STEWARDSHIP TO SAFEGUARD THE BOUNDARY OF THE REFUGE AND TO EDUCATE VISITORS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTED AREAS. IN 2027, SHOREBIRD STEWARDS WILL BE PRESENT AT THE HEIGHT OF TOURIST SEASON TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR THE SHOREBIRDS AND EDUCATE VISITORS ABOUT THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT NEEDS OF SHOREBIRDS.
Department of the Interior
$25K
2019 BEACH STEWARD PROGRAM AT CAPE MAY NWR
Department of the Interior
$25K
FUNDS UNDER THIS AWARD ARE TO BE USED TO CONDUCT INTERPRETATION OF REFUGE MANAGEMENT, FEDERALLY- AND STATE-LISTED THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AND MIGRATORY SHOREBIRD CONSERVATION AT THE TWO MILE BEACH UNIT OF THE CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, SPECIFICALLY IN SUPPORT OF THE 2020 BEACH STEWARD PROGRAM.
Department of the Interior
$25K
SHOREBIRD STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM AT CAPE MAY NWR - TWO MILE UNIT
Department of the Interior
$14.7K
FUNDS UNDER THIS AWARD ARE TO BE USED CONDUCT BIOLOGICAL FIELD WORK AT THE CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LOCATED IN CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NEW JERSEY.
Department of the Interior
$12.5K
PROVIDE BIOLOGICAL INTERNS TO CAPE MAY NWR.
Department of the Interior
$764
JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONSERVATION AND DESIGN PROGRAM-NJ
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $2.9M | $2M | $2.4M | $8.5M | $6.9M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $2.3M | $1.6M | $2.3M | $6.9M | $5.9M |
| 2022 | $2M | $1.4M | $2M | $6.2M | $5.2M |
| 2021 | $2.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Annie Bulichney | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hays Deborah | Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Schellenger Henry | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donohue James | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Annie Bulichney
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hays Deborah
Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Schellenger Henry
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Donohue James
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenore Tedesco | Executive Di | 40 | $188.6K | $0 | $0 | $188.6K |
Lenore Tedesco
Executive Di
$188.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$188.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderton Jeffrey | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Clay Timothy | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Flynn John | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hankowsky Bill | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mcallister Margaret | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Millar John | Trustee | 1 |
Alderton Jeffrey
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Clay Timothy
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Flynn John
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $1.7M |
| $1.7M |
| $6.9M |
| $6.1M |
| 2020 | $2.1M | $1.7M | $1.5M | $5.9M | $5M |
| 2019 | $2.9M | $2.1M | $1.7M | $5.1M | $4.1M |
| 2018 | $2.6M | $1.9M | $1.5M | $3.5M | $2.5M |
| 2017 | $1.5M | $746.4K | $1.4M | $2.4M | $1.5M |
| 2016 | $1.2M | $594.3K | $1.5M | $2.3M | $1.4M |
| 2015 | $1.3M | $706K | $1.5M | $2.6M | $1.6M |
| 2014 | $1.4M | $933.3K | $1.5M | $2.6M | $1.9M |
| 2013 | $1.4M | $966.8K | $1.2M | $2.5M | $2M |
| 2012 | $1M | $581.7K | $1.1M | $2M | $1.9M |
| 2011 | $934.9K | $557.3K | $1.1M | $2.2M | $1.9M |
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| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Morris Jean | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tullis Jon | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Welsh Amy | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wermuth Will | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| White Iii Francis J | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hankowsky Bill
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mcallister Margaret
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Millar John
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Morris Jean
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tullis Jon
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Welsh Amy
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Wermuth Will
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
White Iii Francis J
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0