Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Miami, Florida, registered in 2001, with $5,496,257 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.5M
▲ 4.1% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.2M
Net assets
$2.2M
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc: 5 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2013) to $5.5M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
5.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$344K
Net assets
$2.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,496,257▲4.1% | $5,203,667▲2.4% | $2,168,726▲15.6% | $2,512,720▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,279,132▲37.7% | $5,081,692▲29.5% | $1,876,136▲11.8% | $2,494,890▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,835,027▲1.9% | $3,924,905▲14.2% | $1,678,696▼5.1% | $2,231,762▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,763,572▲37.7% | $3,438,243▲24.2% | $1,768,574▲22.5% | $2,159,678▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,733,363▼17.2% | $2,768,213▼17.7% | $1,443,245▼2.4% | $1,774,065▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,299,751▲62.7% | $3,362,961▲68.6% | $1,478,095▼2.4% | $1,688,335▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,028,140▲22.9% | $1,994,295▲19.5% | $1,514,585▲2.3% | $1,622,998▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,649,694▼2.7% | $1,668,372▲19.4% | $1,480,740▼1.2% | $1,551,015▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,695,608▲36.7% | $1,397,168▲69.0% | $1,499,418▲24.9% | $1,514,388▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,240,097 | $826,950▼0.6% | $1,200,974▲52.4% | $1,222,887▲42.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $831,690▲64.1% | $788,188▲135% | $859,110▲131% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $506,679 | $335,607 | $371,996 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
102 grants to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc totaling $5.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Animal-related | 2024 | $67,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Conservation | 2024 | $50,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Animal protection and welfare | 2024 | $25,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Fisheries | 2024 | $5,250 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $142,141 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $121,670 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2023 | $120,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $103,500 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Restoring fl mangrove flow for coastal resilience | 2023 | $75,395 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Support of environmental programs | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $24,900 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $20,000 |
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Data for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc (EIN 65-0988321) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.