2023-05-13T11:26:23-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 650770374 FRIENDS OF LOVERS KEY INC FRIE 2394634588 8700 Estero BLVD Bonita Springs FL 33931 James Remis President 8609162131 2023-05-12 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X James S Remis 8700 Estero BLVD Bonita Springs FL 33931 463008 0 X www.friendsofloverskey.org X 1997 FL FOLKS Mission Friends of Lovers Key helping to Protect, Preserve and Support Lovers Key State Park 2023 Annual Goals 1 Work with the park staff, the Florida Park Service, FOLKS member and donors and the community to assist Lovers Key State Park recover from Hurricane Ian. 2 Through a vigorous fundraising effort, raise the funds necessary to assist with the recovery from Hurricane Ian complete the Welcome and Discovery Center and fund its ongoing operations and related education programs. 3Through community involvement and education enhance awareness that the Park and the Welcome and Discovery Center will be back stronger from the Hurricane, prepare for the Parks reopening and reconnect to the Park through the message - Loving Lovers Key - 4 Establish a high level advisory group to advise the Folks Board with well-defined roles, responsibilities, and goals.5 Continue to update financial processes and programs that will enable FOLKS and FOLKS treasurer to respond to all finance 12 12 0 100 0 0 259370 274394 46862 60075 324 66 5282 9104 311838 343639 0 18092 0 0 0 0 16000 0 2000 76628 82307 92628 100399 219210 243240 1050713 1324166 7244 37457 1043469 1286709 X FOLKS Mission Friends of Lovers Key helping to Protect, Preserve and Support Lovers Key State Park 2021 Annual Goals 1. Through a vigorous fundraising effort raise the funds necessary to complete the Welcome and Discovery Center and fund its ongoing operations 2. Through Community involvement and education enhance the awareness of the Park and the Welcome and Discovery Center to increase the park visitation and strengthen FOLKS Membership 3. Establish advisory groups as well as reorganize and restructure FOLKS committees, clarifying roles, responsibilities and goals for each 4. Continue to update financial processes and programs that will enable FOLKS and FOLKS treasurer to respond to all financial requirements 5. Promote Transparency through a willingness by FOLKS to publish and make available critical data and information about FOLKS. This will help preserve the very-important trust each donor places with FOLKS. 1 1 18092 0 10000 Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28, 2022, within 10 miles of Lovers Key State Park as a category 5 hurricane. The park was severely damaged from the winds of 150 mph and a 12 foot plus storm surge. This damage caused the park to be closed for reconstruction and continues to be closed as of the date of the filing of this return. The park closure has cancelled all Friends of Lovers Key programs and our efforts have been refocused on assisting the park recover from the hurricane. 31732 0 25302 The central theme of Lovers Key Eco-Arts Camp is "What You See on the Land, Lands in the Sea", which investigates relationships between land use and the health of aquatic eco-systems (it is also the theme of the new Speakers Series sponsored by FOLKs). The purpose of this theme is to engage citizens of all ages and backgrounds in learning about and protecting the Estero Bay watershed. Lovers Key State Park's location is ideal for visitors appreciate the connections between land use and water quality. 1905 0 3560 What You See on the Land, Lands In the Sea": A Lecture and Discussion Series Sponsored by Friends of Lovers Key Beginning the fall of 2021, Friends of Lovers Key will host a series of lectures and panel discussions about the connections between Florida's aquatic habitats and land use. Speakers will address the challenges facing our waterways, their solutions, and the role of citizens. The series will be held in the Community Room of the Welcome and Discovery Center from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Admission is $30 per ticket or $150 for the series of all six events. 0 0 18031 Annual three day nautical event featuring boat dealers greeting participants. Various venders sell products and food. This events supports ongoing educational activities 2452 0 3449 Educational Eco programs in the arts 937 0 0 Volunteer - Park Appreciation 1976 0 9733 Other Programs 5365 0 31213 57094 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Kathryn Klar 5613466616 8700 Estero BLVD Bonita Springs FL 33931 X James S Remis President and Board Chair 25 X X 0 0 0 Karen Woodson VP Operations 15 0 X X 0 0 0 Kathryn Klar Treasurer 20 0 X X 0 0 0 Megan Zelenak Secretary 20 0 X X 0 0 0 Chrisy Hennessey Secretary 20 0 X X 0 0 0 Frank Cassise Director 20 0 X 0 0 0 Mark Generales Chair Building Committee 20 0 X 0 0 0 Louise Kowitch Education Coordinator 35 0 X 0 0 0 Jason Dolle Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Tina Tyler Director 15 0 X 0 0 0 Tim Horvatich Director 10 0 X 0 0 0 Sandra Foreman Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Split Rock Studios 2071 Gateway Boulevard Arden Hills MN 55112 Design & contruction of exhibits in progress 169279 1 0 16175 42000 0 0 216219 17289 274394 Education Programs 813312 3449 3449 0 0 Boat Show 813312 18031 18031 0 0 Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony 813312 7650 7650 0 0 Environmental Speaker Series 813312 3560 3560 0 0 Children Eco Camps 813312 25302 25302 0 0 2083 2083 0 0 60075 66 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108738 42000 113819 -5081 0 -5081 19699 5550 14149 14149 0 0 36 36 0 0 36 343639 74326 0 -5081 18092 18092 6810 0 6810 0 2709 0 2709 0 38065 38065 0 0 7131 0 5131 2000 19156 0 19156 0 1064 1064 Chamber Memberships 400 0 400 0 Losses incurred due to Hurricane Ian 6035 0 6035 0 Volunteer - Park Appreciation 937 937 0 0 100399 57094 41305 2000 163025 273458 26481 45500 75000 12725 12167 16563 3841 8076 1596 7544 6480 778875 953220 1050713 1324166 3984 12457 3260 25000 7244 37457 X 264591 221493 778878 1065216 1043469 1286709 1050713 1324166 243240 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 93284 404077 146582 259369 251219 1154531 12629 6727 3985 12695 9500 45536 105913 410804 150567 272064 260719 1200067 540000 660067 536 974 320 324 66 2220 1202287 82275 0.54901 0.58247 X Schedule A, Part I, Line 12 Sale of merchandise in gift shop RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 838204 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8076 0 1596 6480 0 0 0 0 6480 Museum Exhibits in process of construction 953220 953220 Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Friends of Lovers Key and the Florida Park Service have proudly partnered to build the first visitor center in a state park in over 20 years! Set on the banks of an inland waterway, the design pays homage to this beautiful backdrop, with columns designed to model mangrove roots, and glass walls that open to large observation decks. It is the perfect setting for listening to music, attending a lecture or to just enjoy the natural beauty of Lovers Key State Park. The facility features a large exhibit hall designed to bring the entire park and its treasures to life! The exhibit hall covers over 2100 sq. ft. offering a variety of exhibits that explore our dynamic barrier islands with their diversity of habitats, wildlife and plants. Friends of Lovers Key has spent several years designing an interior space that befits the State of Florida's iconic building. This space includes: An Exhibition Hall * o State-of-the-art interactive environmental exhibit designed by Split Rock Studios of Minnesota. o Bookstore o Ranger Station A 1500 square foot community room with: * o Flex space for classroom & meeting activities, lectures or community events. o Catering kitchen o Cabinetry for classroom and lab equipment o Mobile exhibit walls o The latest audio and video presentation technology o Teleconferencing equipment. Annual Gala 150738 42000 108738 15763 7000 37301 37626 4050 12079 0 0 150738 42000 108738 15763 7000 37301 37626 4050 12079 113819 -5081 1 Lovers Key State Park 8700 Estero Blvd Bonita Springs FL 33931 596001874 18092 Provide resources to work with the park staff, the Florida Park Service, FOLKS member and donors and the community to assist Lovers Key State Park recover from Hurricane Ian 1 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Friends of Lovers Key only makes grants and assistance to its related governmental agency the Lovers Key State Park, part of the Department of Environmental Protection Agency of the State of Florida. The grants are authorized by DEP regulations and and FOLKS agreements with the DEP Form 990, Part III, Line 2 Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28, 2022, within 10 miles of Lovers Key State Park as a category 5 hurricane. The park was severely damaged from the winds of 150 mph and a 12 foot plus storm surge. This damage caused the park to be closed for reconstruction and continues to be closed as of the date of the filing of this return. The park closure has cancelled all Friends of Lovers Key programs and our efforts have been refocused on assisting the park recover from the hurricane. Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28, 2022, within 10 miles of Lovers Key State Park as a category 5 hurricane. The park was severely damaged from the winds of 150 mph and a 12 foot plus storm surge. This damage caused the park to be closed for reconstruction and continues to be closed as of the date of the filing of this return. The park closure has cancelled all Friends of Lovers Key programs and our efforts have been refocused on assisting the park recover from the hurricane. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 - FOLKs have non voting members who by the payment of an annual fee have access to the related Lovers Key State Park and receive information related to FOLKs programs Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The entire draft is sent to each board member for there review and comments before filing Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 On FOLKs website and on request